Sidewalks, Interior Paint, Windows and Cabinets

As construction continues, they are working on the sidewalks and remaining parking lot curbing, cabinets have been installed in the inpatient/detox area as well as the first coats of interior paint. Most of the exterior door frames and window casings have been installed.

The LEED processes continue as permanent power has been switched on to the lower level and the air handling units are being prepped for start up. In doing so, all return air vents are covered with a special filtration material to prevent containments from being pulled into the system. This will help maintain the indoor air quality required for the LEED program.

LEED Construction Process

In all aspects of the construction for the new Richland County facility, LRADAC is pursuing Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. This includes everything from energy efficiency designs to recyclable construction principles to help the environment. In doing so, clean air and recycling are two very important factors. As you see in the photo of the HVAC duct (rectangular metal box) the ends are sealed with a cellophane-type material to keep the duct work clean and contaminant free until it is installed. The blue material is removed immediately prior to installation to help keep the ventilation system clean, thereby increasing the indoor air quality. Indoor air quality is continuously monitored even during the construction process.

Recycling is another very important part of the LEED construction process. As of today, 90% of all construction debris has been diverted from the landfill and sent to recycling centers; therefore, reducing wasted as the result of the construction process. Below is a picture of containers located inside the facility for recycling.

The brickwork on the exterior is moving right along.

The view below is from just inside the main entrance. The skylight will provide an openness when clients enter the new facility.

Exterior Walls Framed and Finish Roofing

All exterior walls have been framed and main floor interior wall framing has begun. From the aerial view, you can see the finish roofing and the overall shape of the facility.

Finish Roofing, Interior Drywall, Airhandlers

Massive air handlers that will provide high air quality ventilation to the new building are being positioned for installation. The view from the street has changed significantly as all the steel and roof structure has been put into place. The finish roofing material is being installed with consideration for energy efficiency being given to the color and material to assist with lower energy costs. In the Adult Services end, the sub-ceiling drywall has been installed along with the main heating/ventilation/air conditioning (HVAC) trunk lines that will supply cool, warm and clean air throughout the building.

Roof Trusses Complete

The major portions of roof trusses are complete. Roof decking for the remainder starts this week as does finish roofing on the righthand portion of the building. Interior wall framing is almost complete in Detox and the fire suppression system is being installed. The middle photo is from just outside the main front doors of the facility.

Construction is Moving Right Along

As you can see, the building is really taking shape.

Updated Aerial Photos

More steel installed

Steel for the center section of the facility has been erected. Second photo is the training room and the third photo is the front entrance.

Construction Continues

Additional steel is being set, exterior and interior walls including the installation of sheetrock are underway.

Floor Plan

Trusses, backfill and stairs.

Trusses are installed above the Adult Services end of the building. The back fill is complete and footings started on the center section of the building. The staircase from the lower level is being installed.

Backfill continues and roof trusses begin

The backfill is almost complete behind the retaining wall and the the first trusses are being set in place with more continuing throughout the day.

The third picture is from the ADASP corner on the front of the building looking back through two groups rooms towards the adolescent area.

The fourth picture is from the adolescent area looking towards the front of the building. The beam at the top of this photo will support the air wall used to divide or join two groups rooms. The rectangle in middle of the photo is the structural support for the elevator. The hole in the floor just to the left in front of the rectangle will be the stairwell down to the lower level of the building.

Backfill underway

The pouring of the 2nd level concrete began during the night. Backfilling of the retaining wall started once the upper level concrete was poured.

CONCRETE is being poured.

The first portion of concrete for the lower level is being poured.

Steel for the Detox and Adult Services End of the Building is in Place.

Construction progress has been very visible the past couple of weeks as some of the steel has been errected. The steel for the detox and adult services end of the building has been set in place. You can now start to see more of the size and shape of the new building.

The steel is here, the steel is here!