ALLEGAN WATER TREATMENT PLANT

The construction of the new process building and 500,000-gallon precast storage tank is well underway for the Allegan Water Treatment Plant project. All of the concrete floors, structural steel, masonry walls, and exterior brickwork have been completed, with the intricate wood truss roof framing scheduled to complete by mid-August. The roofing consists of a standing seam roof panel and photovoltaic (solar) panel system, which will start immediately after the truss framing and sheathing are completed. Processing equipment is starting to arrive for placement into the building, with three horizontal pressure filter vessels (10’-0 diameter x 25’-0 long) being installed on August 18.

The contractor constructing the above ground precast storage tank has completed their underground piping work and poured the base slab for the 65’-0 diameter tank. All of the wall panels have been cast on site and are ready to be set in place. The interior formwork was just completed for supporting the cast-in-place concrete roof. The wall panels will now be set and the roof formwork completed for pouring the roof structure. Interior baffles will also be poured after the roof, and equipment and piping installed after concrete work is completed. The tank is scheduled to be complete in early October.

Location: Allegan, Michigan
Scheduled Completion: June, 2011
Architect/Engineer: Prein & Newhof

BIG RAPIDS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS, BIG RAPIDS

Phase II of the Big Rapids Wastewater Treatment Plant project was substantially completed on schedule July 1. The work included demolition of the old control building and the construction and commission of a new 50-foot diameter north digester structure at the same location. Additionally, Erhardt completed the retrofit of equipment in the blower and digester buildings.

The last phase of the project is underway and involves construction of the new grease grit building and equipment, retrofit of the existing south digester with new aeration and blower systems, and completion of all new computer control upgrades.

The site work to be completed involves all new sidewalks, curb and gutter, new cul-de-sac drive and access road around the maintenance building, and topsoil and seeding. This last phase of work is scheduled for completion at the end of September.

THE SALVATION ARMY KROC COMMUNITY CENTER, GRAND RAPIDS

The Salvation Army Kroc Community Center is nearing completion! Substantial completion is scheduled for the first week of September and the Kroc Center will open its doors to the public late October, 2010.

Erhardt is completing finishes such as carpet, millwork, and paint touch up in all areas. The elevated track addition is coming along nicely and will be completed by the Grand Opening.

The pool was completed and filled with water August 2. Water temperature of 86 degrees was reached in less than two days and the dehumidification system for the pool area is scheduled to be operational on August 10.

This spring, Erhardt started the remaining site concrete including drives, sidewalks, and curb and gutter. To date, we have placed over 1,300 yards of site concrete.

We have also just received approval to begin construction of the 4,000-square foot maintenance building on the east side of the property. This work will begin in the next few weeks and should be complete before the end of the year.

BENTON CHARTER TOWNSHIP WATER FILTER PLANT AND RAW WATER PUMP STATION

Erhardt has begun the construction of a water filtration plant and a low-lift raw-water pump station for Benton Charter Township, as part of the township’s water improvements project. The pump station will receive water through a 36-inch intake pipe that stretches one mile out into Lake Michigan. From there, water is pumped approximately three quarters of a mile to the filter plant where it will be filtered through three individual filtration units provided by Siemens Water Technologies, then distributed to the township for domestic drinking water. Erhardt began excavation at the water filter plant on July 29 and at the raw water pump station on July 30.

Location: Benton Harbor, Michigan
Scheduled Completion: July, 2011
Architect: Brooks Architectural

CALVARY CHURCH ROOF RESTORATION, GRAND RAPIDS

Our Erhardt crew, along with Buist Sheet Metal, began removing Calvary Church's damaged roof materials on May 17 and completed the work on July 22. The metal roof restoration project included the removal and reconstruction of approximately 8,000-square feet of standing-seam metal roof and underlying plywood substrate that were damaged during high winds. The project was completed on time and under budget, all while coordinating with the church’s busy summer events schedule.

PROJECT UPDATE: BISSELL VACUUM TEST LAB

Erhardt is pleased to be the contractor for the Vacuum Test Lab located at Bissell’s campus in Walker, Michigan. Construction began in early June. The project includes construction of a 1,700 SF laboratory inside Bissell’s existing warehouse space. At the heart of the project is a very extensive mechanical system that will allow Bissell to closely regulate and monitor temperatures and relative humidity inside the laboratory.

Scheduled Completion: October 1, 2010
Architect: Century AE
Administrator: Progressive AE

KEITH VANDENBERGH APPOINTED TO FSU'S ADVISORY BOARD

Erhardt Construction is pleased to announce that Keith Vandenbergh, Vice President-Estimating, has been appointed to Ferris State University’s College of Business Advisory Board.

Members of the Board advise the College as to changes that should be made in curriculum to enhance student learning and provide a quality educational experience.