July 2023 Updates
Most of the metal stud framing on the 5th floor is almost complete, and the new duct work is moving right along. This floor is also getting ready for cable trays, so the crew began installing hangers on the east side.
Two chilled water lines and a steam line in the 5th floor fan room were cut and capped without interrupting the 3rd floor, which is where several Yellowstone County offices are located. The layout of full-height wall and door openings began on the 4th floor. In order to get ready for ductwork on this floor, duct hanger installation began.
The process of bringing in lines for the electrical box also saw progress.
A few remaining demo items were completed as well as removing some existing pipe bollards at the north and south sides of the building.
On the 4th floor...
The layout for door openings and column framing is near complete. Layout for new duct work is underway, along with the installation of hangers for the new duct.
On the 5th floor...
As framing progresses, so does the electrical wall rough-in.
HVAC work continues. More plumbing demo was completed along with getting some holes core drilled for the new pipe.
Exterior...
Four concrete patches now fill the space where pipe bollards were removed.
The soffit is being patched back in on the east side of the building.
Exterior update:
Soffit repair is almost finished on the east side of the building.5th floor updates:
Plumbing wall rough-in is now underway. Electrical wall rough-in continues along with mechanical ductwork. The variable air volume boxes for the HVAC system are expected to arrive this week.
4th floor updates:
The crew started framing. 2nd floor updates:
Layout for door openings also began this week.