We have weekly meetings attended by reps from Habitec, RDL, Alex, Fairbrae Board. The last meeting headline from the RDL project superintendent was “Digging Dirt…Digging Dirt.” The electrician is working out where we need power, plumbers work out which pipes need to be moved or replaced, pool experts do the same for pool equipment. This is also when we may discover an issue that incurs an unforeseen cost. A specific example is discovering that the pool plumbing pipes need to be buried deeper now than when they were last set. This creates an additional cost, but well within budget set aside for expenses. As waterflow models come together in the space, making sure trench drains are intuitively placed (I can’t walk outside anywhere without noticing trench drains everywhere).
Confirming previous paver style and configuration match current plans so materials can be ordered. Lots of attention to footings: areas where heavier things (diving platforms, shade structures) will be that will need to have a secure (and deep) anchor in the ground.
Looking forward to the end of the “Underground Discovery Phase,” and the end of spooky Halloween surprises. Once the project moves above ground we’re dealing with the world that could be better examined when subcontractors were estimating costs.
Work is progressing without major disruptions to budget or schedule. Setting a solid foundation is a major part of the timeline, but it’s necessary to set us up for the “fun” stuff like the pool, locker rooms, entryway and shade structures (and less fun but important elements like parking lot and ADA updates).
Digging Dirt, Digging Dirt.