SRWC Construction Updates

This week roof top mechanical pads were completely poured out. Pool excavation work continues on the South side of the lot. LEED point calculation continues as recycled steel and soil is used for the facility during construction. Landscaping plans are also in review this week to make sure all borders and curbs match up.

As interior and exterior framing is ongoing, inspections and tests for proper duct work installation and sewer drain flow are being scheduled this week. ASI and construction management have also been working with the chosen food vendor to create a floor plan for the healthy café dining area in the lobby.

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External framing at the South and East elevations was finished this week and the cutting and digging of soil cement for the outdoor pool has begun. The maintenance yard and buildings should be finished by the end of the month.

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This week the exterior skin or framing around the MAC (Multi-Activity Court) is three quarters of the way done while framing around the rest of the facility is ongoing. As the rain season approaches, crews are working diligently to prepare the high roof areas to be finished by the end of the month of October.

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The erection of structural steel continues this week with materials being delivered consistently. As erection in area 1 continues, crews are simultaneously constructing in area 4 (southeast corner). Stairwells will start to become more visible at this construction phase.

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This week structural steel building has begun! Construction in area 1 (Northeast corner) began on Tuesday and major steel surrounding what will be the Multi-Activity Courts is in place. The project has now reached week 23.

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Structural steel was delivered this week in preparation for next week’s construction.  Crane pieces were also brought onto the site to be constructed next week.

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This week slab on grade and concrete pour continues into area 3 (Southwest corner). All tying of rebar is also going to be finished by next week. All site inspections have all been approved up to this point.

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The month of May marks as the beginning of structural construction.  Structural steel is still in fabrication as slab on grade pouring for various sections continues into the next week. This is a critical point in the construction process for finalizing all contracts and design elements for the interior of the facility.   

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This week slab on grade continues to be poured just west of the three-court gymnasium in area 2 (northwest corner).  Engineers and consultants continue to meet to discuss the pool design, digging and construction schedule. 

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During this week of construction underground plumbing for grid sections 3 and 4 are underway. This includes pipe installation, testing and restoring grade. Preparation for the upcoming pour of slab on grade (foundation) is also ongoing. The slab area will be done in four pours. Major sewer and storm line work at the edge of the tennis courts was also finished over the week of spring break.

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This week digging and preparation for plumbing continues. In the outdoor pool area, soil tests are still ongoing but CSULB has met with the engineers and pool consultants to finalize any major report changes. The primary gas line has also been installed.

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During this week of construction the pouring of structural concrete is ongoing. Exterior curbs and rebar templates are to be set and prepared for the installation of masonry dowels next week. The central site where the facility is being constructed is broken down into a grid of lines to keep engineers and crews on track. From these numbered gridlines, engineers and crews can plot out placement of electrical wiring and plumbing. As construction proceeds, the gridlines will become more visible in the live shots.

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This week the pad footings were installed and finished.  The layouts for the digging for plumbing have been submitted and approved, and the actual digging will begin next week.  All electrical surveying is complete and electrical lines will start to be installed next week.

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During this week of construction sewer line installation was completed while additional storm drain line installation continues.  Grading of the building pad and survey certification is complete. Foundation pouring continues as anchor bolts and rebar are delivered to the site.

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This week the first foundation pour took place. This marks the beginning of key construction phases. Along with foundation, the laying and installation of underground electrical lines continues. Existing storm drains and catch basins were located and filled with concrete.

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During this week of construction, after seismic inspection, additional Geo-Piers and footings were installed by the end of the week. Due to rain delays construction crews have had to pump out pooling water. Foundation excavation is scheduled to begin on February 19 but with more rain expected, this date may change. LEED coordination and performance meetings continue as construction progresses.

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This week storm line drains were installed and the installation of Geo-Piers is complete. Foundation excavation also began this week in accordance to seismic peer reviews. With a few rain day delays in sight, the construction schedule should not be significantly affected.

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This week the footing layouts have been put into place as the installation of Geo-Piers continues.  All department timelines have been submitted and ASI project coordinators have sent out Request for Proposals (RFP’s) for interior and exterior furniture, facility membership systems, and security and surveillance. Some rain days caused the postponement of some earthwork but have not affected the overall construction schedule.

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This week all excavation materials have been removed and the installation of Geo-Piers continues. Surveying for storm drains and basins has begun and will continue into the next week. All blading and the cutting of verticals was finished prior to Friday’s Ground Breaking Ceremony. It is now the sixth week of construction and the Student Recreation and Wellness Center project is right on schedule.

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This week geopier installation begins, and will last for about 18 working days, while major excavation continues. Tuesday’s LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) kickoff meeting successfully covered all LEED standards for each construction aspect of the project. The goal for the Student Recreation and Wellness Center is to become LEED Silver Certified which is one of the highest ratings for “green” buildings that recognizes performance in five key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality. To find more information about LEED certifications please visit www.usgbc.org.
The SRWC official groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for Friday, January 30 at 11 a.m. on the construction site located in Parking Lot 11 on Palo Verde Avenue. Construction will be postponed shortly for the event.

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