Thursday, February 22, 2007
February 22nd
The steel continues to go up piece by piece. There are now 2 cranes on-site in preparation for the setting of 2 90' beams that will run the length of the sanctuary. I am told that each beam weighs in at about 6 tons (12,000 pounds). This is now VERY visible from Ironwoood road and gives a feel for what people will see as they drive to and fro on Ironwood.... If you look closely you can see a cross that is being formed by the steel. There is one more horizontal piece on the left side needed to complete this.
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
February 20th
To the right is the start of the new sanctuary.... WOW !! The weather seemed almost balmy in the mid 30's. These steel beams look massive -- until you think of what it must feel like to be walking on these 20 to 40 feet in the air
Friday, February 16, 2007
February 16th
Roof trusses are up over the Children's worship space.... These guys are tough ! It is 10 degrees out (warmed up from -6 ) and there are guys clearing off the piles of snow and other guys continuing to put up steel. Just think..... in about 8 months we will be able to have over 200 children worshiping in this space..... Keep the construction crews in your prayers as well as the children that will soon be coming here.
Monday, February 12, 2007
February 10th
Much Easier to work on the ground! Here the roof trusses are being assembled into sections. These sections will be lifted up to the top of the building and attached to the structure this week. Check back to see this first roof piece in place!!Thursday, February 08, 2007
February 8th
What a week! Low temps in the single digits with wind chills in the negative teens and lower. Not the best of conditions for working on a hill with steel! However, the guys have been working these past two days. The structure for the Children's wing is taking shape.
Friday, February 02, 2007
February 2nd
Day 2 of steel erection... Its starting to take shape. This picture is taken from behind the sanctuary looking East. The Children's wing is where the steel is being assembled.
Thursday, February 01, 2007
February 1st
The steel is going up!! The crew is working on the Children's wing portion of the building today and they seem to have about 1/2 of the columns placed already (as of noon today).
