Progress

We would all like to think that renovation and construction is an easy thing and that it moves along at a fast pace. Fact is that the "start-up" is at a snails pace and progress appears to be stagnant. I can tell you that "it ain't so".

Our new building is a large high visibility structure that once was (I think) a  metal fabrication shop. There are things we can do, and many things we can't do (without approval). The can't do(s) is where the slowdown shows up. Number one is that the occupancy rating has to change - from what it was to "Assembly" which follows a whole different set of codes. This requires approval at the County.

Pastor Kallam had a meeting with the county a few weeks ago (see the earlier post). The requirements necessary to move forward are still being worked and just so yo don't get the idea that nothing is happening, there is a lot going on "behind the scenes".

Drawings and details that the county needs are being worked, and a general contractor is being consulted to help finalize the plans that will be need for approved. An engineer has been consulted about the load bearing capacity of the raised platform(s); and other experts are being consulted about electro/mechanical work. Like I said, sort of "behind the scenes".

Things are progressing in the existing office areas, the doors are being changed to six panel colonials, all the old flooring has been removed and new carpet or ceramic is in place. Wall painting and baseboards are still in work. It is looking good.