PROJECT UPDATE: BIG RAPIDS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

Phase I of the Big Rapids project is completed and commissioned with the owner. This phase included the blower building expansion and retrofit, electrical service overhaul including a permanent standby generator, aeration tank system expansion including new blower equipment, conversion of an existing digester to a gravity thickener, new maintenance building and administration building expansions, and complete transfer of existing monitoring and control systems to the new SCADA system.

Work underway for the winter and early spring involves demolition of the old control building and construction of a new digester structure at that location, starting construction of the new grease grit building, and additional retrofit work with replacement of existing pumps, blowers, and other equipment.

Location: Big Rapids, Michigan
Scheduled Completion: July, 2010
Engineer: Prein & Newhof

PROJECT UPDATE: CONSOLATA MISSIONARY SISTERS RENOVATION

Erhardt Construction is the design/build contractor for the interior renovation of the headquarters of the Consolata Missionary Sisters in Belmont, Michigan. The renovation includes installing an elevator, upgrading the HVAC system, upgrading doors, hardware and finishes, providing fire protection throughout the building, constructing private bathrooms in each residence, and providing an emergency generator. Demolition work started February 1st, 2010.

Location: Belmont, Michigan
Size: 13,734 SF
Scheduled Completion: July 1, 2010

PROJECT UPDATE: THE SALVATION ARMY KROC COMMUNITY CENTER

All of the permanent glass has been installed at the Kroc Community Center -- the building is now completely enclosed. Two skylights, one at the chapel and one over the main entry, were installed in January. Interior framing, drywall, ceilings, painting, and casework continue to be installed in all areas of the building.

Underground plumbing work for the pool has been completed and the pool walls have been installed. Ceramic tile is being installed in the locker rooms and bathrooms.

The epoxy flooring in the kitchen and locker rooms is complete. The polished and stained concrete work has begun.

Erhardt is currently working on pricing the athletic track addition to the gymnasium that will add approximately 4,000 square feet to the building. Site work is scheduled to resume in the spring.

Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Size: 98,000 SF
Scheduled Completion: October, 2010
Architect: IVNA