PROJECT UPDATE: ALLEGAN WATER TREATMENT PLANT

The new Water Treatment Plant for the City of Allegan consists of a new 10,000 SF reverse osmosis softening plant, a new 500,000-gallon precast water storage tank, a new well, various site improvements, and the demolition of the existing water treatment plant after the new facility is on line. The new plant is scheduled to be complete in January 2011, with final retrofitting of the existing structures and site work completed in June.

Currently, the majority of the underground water piping has been completed, existing lime storage ponds removed and filled, the building site brought up to grade with footings and trenches poured, and the mechanical and electrical underground rough-ins completed.

Work in the coming months will focus on the building structure. Process piping and equipment work will be started soon after the roof is complete, and the construction of the precast storage tank will start in early summer.

PROJECT UPDATE: BIG RAPIDS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS

Phase II of the project is well underway. The old control building has been demolished and the new underground piping has been completed. Work started on construction of the new 50-foot diameter digester tank, along with the associated mechanical upgrades in the digester and blower buildings. Completion and start-up of the digester is scheduled for the end of May.

Work is also underway on the new grease grit building and structures. Demolition of existing flow channels has been completed and foundation work for the new building has started. Duration of the grease grit structures and building is four months.

PROJECT UPDATE: KROC COMMUNITY CENTER - GRAND RAPIDS

As the weather warms, Erhardt is heading back outside to complete site work activities, including the sledding hill, basketball and volleyball courts, irrigation pond and miscellaneous seeding. Inside we are continuing with finishes, including ceramic tile, stained and polished concrete, ceiling grid and tile, painting, millwork, acoustical panels in the chapel and many pool elements.

The pool is nearly complete with the soft floor liner being installed this month. Erhardt crews are working on placing the colored slab on grade around the pool.

Erhardt also started work on the elevated track addition to the gymnasium that will continue onto the existing roof of the storage portion of the building. This area will be built up and enclosed with a dramatic aluminum and glass system overlooking the east fields.

PROJECT UPDATE: CONSOLATA MISSIONARY SISTERS, BELMONT, MI

All of the new bedrooms and private bathrooms are complete, and painting has started on the second floor. The elevator is nearly complete and the emergency generator was placed earlier this month. The ceramic tile flooring is placed and now is being grouted. The project is ahead of schedule by two weeks and will be ready to re-occupy mid-June.

Due to available projected savings, Erhardt is able to renovate the Sisters’ existing Chapel. Most of their belongings were stored in the Chapel during the renovation and needed to be removed prior to demolition starting. On Friday, April 16, several contractors volunteered their employees’ time and equipment to facilitate moving their furniture from the Chapel. Erhardt supplied lunch and the Sisters brought fresh fruit and ice cream for dessert. In about two hours, the work was done. Special thanks to Heyboer & Bolt, River City Mechanical, and Lenartz Electric for joining Erhardt to make this effort quick and easy!

PROJECT UPDATE: TUNNEL REHABILITATION AT GRAND RAPIDS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

Erhardt began the Tunnel project in January 2010, and the rehabilitation has been going very well. ECC and trades are coordinating on a daily basis with the City of Grand Rapids to ensure operations continue while their systems are taken on and off line for repair and replacement. The project’s substantial completion date is scheduled for June 1.

Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Scheduled Completion: July 1, 2010
Architect / Engineer: Tetra Tech

PROJECT UPDATE: DRUEKE BUILDING

The Drueke Building renovation, located on the west side of Grand Rapids, is nearing completion. The project includes the construction of two stair towers, a small one-story lobby, and renovation of the existing 29,000-square foot building.

April and May’s work activities include completing the building exterior with windows and doors, and some minor site work. On the interior of the building, drywall has begun along with fixtures and finishes.

Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Size: 29,025 SF
Scheduled Completion: May 31, 2010
Architect: Post Associates