We have windows!!

In the course of a day the building started out looking like this:

Windows on east side (Above)

Above photo shows forklift tires stuck in mud.

By the end of the day most of the windows were installed.

Mid-Week Twelve

The above photo, taken Tues. Feb. 23rd is of the south side (back) of the building, which faces an alley.

The inside walls are framed! This photo is looking from the north to the south. This week's progress includes work on insulation, electrical wiring, and plumbing.



View of where the front counter area will be located
Thanks again to Terry Davis of J.W. Elmer Construction for taking photos today.

Sneak Peek from the Inside

On the inside looking out toward the north

Photo was taken in early evening.

East side main entrance


Capital Plumbers and TGC Electricians have been working inside the building this week. The roofers are close to getting all the shingles on the roof. Framing is almost complete. Behind the scenes, USDA RD has approved 2nd pay out for construction and architects totalling $94,766.35.

Beginning Week 11

Monday was another busy day at the library construction site. Framing crew is working inside, more roofing material was delivered, and the crew on the roof is laying tar paper in preparation for shingles. We met with Tom the electrician to finalize outlet, port and switch plans. All interior and exterior materials have been selected. We're growing accustomed to the mud. The photo above shows the addition of the covered walkway at the main entrance on the east side of the building.

(Photo by Terry Davis, J.W. Elmer Construction)

USDA Rural Development Grant

We just received some great news! John Lynn, area Representative from Coeur d'Alene USDA Rural Development was present at the Feb. 11th City Council meeting to announce the approval of additional grant funds of $38,000!! We are grateful for USDA's support of this building project especially in light of the area's difficult economic situation. There are costs associated with the building that were not included in the basic construction bid such as disposal of the old building, landscaping, shelving, parking lot, architectural & engineering fees and administration. USDA is also financing the library bond at a lower rate of interest than we would have been able to obtain through traditional financing methods.

Getting Ready for a Roof

During the past few days the framing crew has been nailing down plywood sheeting in preparation for the roof. Again we have been blessed with great weather for outdoor construction. Library staff took a "tour" of the inside of the building Tuesday morning to gain a perspective of where rooms will be located. Wednesday afternoon USDA Rural Development Staff visited to inspect progress. USDA Rural Development is handling our bond financing and they are providing additional ARRA funds to assist with completion of the project. Your comments are welcome.

Above left photo was taken Friday Feb. 6th prior to placement
of plywood sheeting on roof. Photo on right is from Wed. Feb. 10th
as framers are getting close to finishing up their portion of the roof.




More photos from Wed. Feb. 10th. Photo on left is a view
from the northwest. Photo on right was taken from southeast
side of building.

Bird's Eye View

We're thankful for the great weather as the construction crew continues to work on trusses. (No wind, rain or snow, and mild temperatures) The above photos were taken Thursday afternoon. Though Elmer Construction set an aggressive completion date for their crews, we are approaching the end of the 9th week of the project on schedule for the city's targeted date of May 31st.

Time for Trusses

Trusses were delivered Tuesday morning. The photos show progress made in just a few hours. These guys are hard workers!

The big crane at work installing the north end gable Tuesday afternoon

They made this look so easy. The gable was on in a matter of minutes.

Getting ready for trusses - view from the east side Wednesday afternoon. The most photographed building in Plummer
I don't think anyone realized how tall it is going to be!

Framing Continues

Thanks to Terry from James Elmer Construction for sending the pictures he took today. (I forgot my camera) Workers enjoyed 40 degree weather and the mud soup is beginning to dry out. Roof trusses should be delivered this week. Water and sewer lines have been connected to the building. We are accepting estimates for shelves.




From the inside looking out to the north



North side of the building viewed from D Street