BUILDING TOGETHER United Methodist Retirement Communities | Chelsea
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FEBRUARY 2019
AERIAL VIEW OF THE PROJECT SITE
PROJECT MANAGEMENT UPDATE
Matt Wintjes Assistant Project Manager
Since our last newsletter, a tremendous amount of blood, sweat and tears (hopefully tears of joy) have been endured. The Kresge Addition Grand Opening was a success and it was great to see all of the residents’ smiles as they welcomed their new addition to the Kresge Skilled Nursing Center. It can be a stressful time leading up to the finish line, but all the trade contractors and UMRC’s construction operations stepped up and finished the job. Since then, the team did not skip a beat and we have begun our first phase of the renovations. The demolition of the north wing is complete and all the pieces are in the process of being put back together. The wall board down the corridors is complete and the mechanical, electrical and plumbing rough in’s in the resident rooms are nearing completion. With a tight schedule, Dan Faulkner and Dan Koscielski have been working together to orchestrate the trades in the best fashion for the project’s success. Right around the corner, the McMullen Wellness and Aquatic Center will be ready for its Grand Opening. All of the extensive tile work around the pool deck, on the spa wall, in the bathrooms and down the corridors is complete and fine tuning is underway. A major milestone for the construction team was the long overdue gas upgrade that unfortunately had to shut down the entire campus to complete. At this time, we’d like to thank everybody for their efforts in making this shutdown go as smoothly as possible and for the patience the staff and residents showed. Around the same time, the pool was plastered and trucks delivered water to fill the pool and spa. The last step for the team is to start up the pool and mechanical equipment and make any last minute adjustments prior to turning the building over.
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Building Together | Construction Update Newsletter UMRC - Chelsea, MI - March 2019 KRESGE RENOVATIONS | UP NEXT We started demolition on the second floor of Kresge in early February, with framing following right behind the demo crew. Mechanical, electrical and plumbing rough-ins are being completed and drywall is hung in the corridors of the second floor. Priming will begin around March 22, with handrails and wall protection the next week. The windows have also been installed. This part of the project has a tight schedule overall, but the team is doing a great job with keeping it on track! MCMULLEN WELLNESS & AQUATIC CENTER | UP NEXT We are finishing up with the Wellness Center in the next couple weeks with final inspections and state inspections of the elevator and swimming pool. We are currently working on punch lists on the walking deck, while our trade partners are finishing up on the pool deck. Our punch walk date is set for April 1st with the UMRC staff at 9:00am and the grand opening is set for April 17th! KRESGE RENOVATIONS
April 22-25 Elzinga and Volkers will once again host our Alive365 Safety Week programs in April! Kicking off the week, our Safety Symposium will center around accountability at every level in your safety program. From corporate leadership to project managers and those with boots on the ground, how do you ensure each person is following safety protocols day in and day out? Whether a 30 year veteran of the industry or a recent high school graduate, how do you keep employees accountable? Join us Monday, April 22, to discuss how to improve safety in your company with all of your employees. We are also offering complimentary trainings and certifications for any of our trade contracting partners April 22-25. Trainings include lift training, first aid, OSHA 10-Hour, scaffolding, qualified rigger, fall protection, cultivating world class safety and a lunch and learn with MIOSHA. To register for the Safety Symposium or a complimentary training, visit: www.elzinga-volkers.com/safety-week
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TRACK THE PROJECT’S PROGRESS AS THE VIEW TAKES SHAPE! 12/18
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FINAL INSPECTION & CLEANING INTERIOR FINISHES FINAL INSPECTION & CLEANING POOL CONSTRUCTION
INTERIOR FINISHES
RENOVATIONS (THROUGH 2020)
KRESGE EXPANSION
MCMULLEN WELLNESS CENTER
KRESGE RENOVATIONS
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