October 5, 2007, Underwood Plaza Update

The North Stairs, with rails, were erected from the 5th to the 6th Floor Level. The South Stairs were erected from the 3rd to the 5th Floor Level. Diagonal bracing continued to be welded up between the 5th and 6th Floor Levels. The next section of columns from the splice point above the 6th Floor up through the 8th Floor Level began to be erected. Beams for the 7th Floor Level began to be hung.

The 6th Floor slab was poured, finished and sawn. The second half of the grade beams at Powerhouse Row began to be formed up.

Exterior metal stud continued to be installed at the 3rd and 4th Floor Levels, moving around the north elevation to the east side. Interior partitions continued to be framed at the west half of the 4th Floor Level and around to the north end. Walls were laid out on the 5th Floor Level.

The main exhaust duct riser with fire dampers at the floor slabs was installed at the 3rd, 4th and 5th Floor Mechanical Rooms. Horizontal ductwork continued to be hung over the 4th Floor Level.

Cast iron waste lines and copper HVAC lines continued to be hung below the 5th Floor Level.

Control lines were established on the 6th Floor slab.

Temporary lights were run over the 5th Floor Level. Electrical panels began being installed at partition walls on the 4th Floor.

The fireproofer was back and began spraying columns between the 3rd and 4th Floors and began spraying the 4th Floor framing.

Bikes, Blues and Bar-B-Que took place the end of the week.