Pullen Building Expansion

2008/05 Utilities Rough-in, More Concrete

Wed, 07 May 2008 17:14:29 -0400

In May, the forms are removed from the concrete walls and rough-in is completed for the utilities that will be under the slab.

2008/04 Footings and Concrete

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:19:38 -0400

In early April - despite much-needed rain - the outline of the addition takes shape with the placement of concrete and rebar for the foundation footings. Wall forms are erected and filled with concrete to create the walls of the addition's mission space and the brick veneer and windows of the existing building are removed where the old and new will meet.

2008/03 Site Utility Work, Excavation, Grading

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:17:42 -0400

In March, underground utility work begins with relocation of the Public Service gas line. Twenty 350-feet deep wells are dug for the geothermal (ground-coupled heat pump) system that will heat and cool the addition. The rear of the existing building is selectively demolished where the new construction will connect. By month-end, excavation, grading, and soil compaction have prepared the building footprint.

2008/02 Site prep

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:08:53 -0400

Starting January 30, general contractor Clancy & Theys Construction Company has workers on-site. A wooden ramp is built at the west entrance (the only door not impacted by the addition) to provide handicap-accessible building entry for the expected year of construction. Tree protection, silt fencing, and safety fencing are put in place to designate the construction area and protect the surroundings. Tree roots and the parking lot asphalt are removed.

Pullen site before start of construction

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 15:08:19 -0500

Photos of Pullen building and east/south side of the property prior to start of clearing and construction.

2008/01/10-15 Site clearing begins

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 15:14:24 -0500

Site work began on January 10 with start of tree removal. Wood is sorted and distributed for various uses, including multiple artwork and woodcraft projects that will be created for the church. The favorite Japanese Maple at the front entrance is relocated from within the construction area to a temporary home at the rear corner, with intent to re-plant in a prominent location in the completed site. Shrubs and grasses are removed by members for re-use in home landscapes.

2008/01/06 Groundbreaking

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 17:50:11 -0500

Photos taken on January 6, 2008, the day of Pullen's Groundbreaking ceremony. There are multiple sub-albums in this Groundbreaking album. Click Groundbreaking title above or photo to left to open album then click on a sub-album.

Groundbreaking Ceremony - by Santi Matthews

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 16:47:46 -0500

Photos taken during and immediately after the January 6 service.

Groundbreaking day

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 02:32:47 -0500

Photos of building, worship and fellowship of January 6, 2008.

Click on one of the sub-albums to view photos - the "slideshow" button on this page does not show the pictures that are contained in the sub-albums.