Bonus Shots

We heard some comments from the Bernards HQ blog readers that the progress photos are nice but what's going on in my area? So for a bonus Memorial Day Weekend post we've added some extra splashy shots to quench your HQ thirst!

For all the techies, here is the latest server room shot.






















For all the receptionists, check out this photo, then close your eyes and imagine the stack of drywall as your new desk. Nice, huh?



























For all the chefs out there, here is the current Kitchen shot with the island wall in place.






















For the gardeners, here is one of the new planter islands being prepared for curbs on First Street.






















And finally, for all the folks who secretly wish they were electricians, and I know you're out there, marvel at some of the rough in that is currently being installed. Doesn't it just make you tingle? By the way Mark, we did shut the power off first right?

Going White

For those not up to speed on the jobsite lingo, "going white" is a term used to describe when the drywall starts being hung. Sometimes a Superintendent may threaten to start going white to push the Subcontractors to get their rough in work completed more quickly. This can result in a strain in the relationship between Subcontractors and the Bernards Superintendent which explains Mark's recent request to Safety Mike for a bulletproof safety vest.

In all seriousness, the Subcontractors have been working hard and the walls are starting to "go white". The concrete slab was cut and removed to create the interior planters and the open web bar joists have been braced and completed. In addition the Mason has completed several of the site structures and the offsite work on First Street is progressing.

Please enjoy some of the latest shots!

A view from the interior court looking down the spine.



























"I told them to make it this big!" -Greg Bernards
























Greg breaking it to Ricardo, the Architect, that we do not have it in the budget to line the walls in Accounting with fine Italian marble.






















The newly finished Generator enclosure.

Joint Ops Meeting 2 Update

So for everyone who is attending the second Joint Ops meeting today and being introduced to the Headquarters blog, we didn't want you to feel left out so here is the HQ blog update specially for you. We celebrated a milestone this week in what may be the first ever topping out to occur inside of an existing building. Nevertheless, Greg and Doug showed their appreciation of the workers who have been helping with our new home by providing a taco lunch for all. Thanks to Greg and Doug!

As far as construction progress goes, the decking is by in large complete and the metal bar joists that will span the open areas in the different neighborhoods have also been nearly completed. MEP rough in, drywall, and insulation also continue. Here's the latest pics.

"Topping out" lunch.






















New bar joists at the Estimating neighborhood.





















New bar joists at the Accounting neighborhood.





















View of the space from the Mezzanine with the Main Conference Room in the foreground.























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Ops Meeting 1-Update

Since the Bernards Headquarters Blog is being introduced to half the Company tomorrow, I thought it would be fitting to provide an Ops Meeting Eve update. As Jeff will touch upon tomorrow, we currently are in the weeds of the tenant improvements and site work. Since the last post, decking has continued including the roof of the main conference room. The drywallers and insulators have been right on the heels of the deckers, and the framers are getting close to finishing. Here's the latest construction glossy's for your viewing pleasure!

The 15 foot high metal deck ceiling of the main conference room. The future "cloud" ceiling is framed below it, to be covered with wood paneling soon.






















Drywall being taped at the Operations offices looking North towards Business Development.





















The Accounting Neighborhood is beginning to take shape as the columns that will support the metal brace frames are now in place.

























The recently installed metal deck ceiling at the future I.S. Department bullpen.























Site work has been progressing with the majority of the curb and gutter work complete, as well as the new ramp into the warehouse seen here.

Deck the Halls

We are excited as more of the spaces are beginning to be defined at the Headquarters. The framing is scheduled to be complete by the end of next week. We have begun the decking of the offices and have ran into our latest challenge of figuring out how the HVAC ducting will install in the decking. It is a tricky process as the deck is the finished product. Here are some more glamor shots to peruse.

Overall view from the Mezzanine.






















This is a first look at some of the Estimating offices.






















Here is the current view of the Main Conference Room with the metal deck ceiling installed.



























Some of the first drywall starting to be hung in the Business Development offices

Material Procurement

Superintendent, Mark Payton is charging forward at the Headquarters Project this week. The rest of the Team is doing anything we can to get the Subs and materials here and get out of his way. In fact the biggest challenge facing the Project is simply trying to get all the parts in time for him to install them with the aluminum storefront windows being our biggest concern at this point.

Some of the latest highlights:

The steel posts that will become the main conference room have been installed by Richwell Steel.




































Some of Doug Electric's beautiful conduit work above the old main electrical room.



























The framing that will eventually form the new main restrooms next to the Lobby as seen from the Mezzanine.

More Framing

Framing continues to bring two dimensional plans to life. Decking has arrived and is being hoisted in place. Ongoing MEP work also continues.

The Training Room is starting to take shape.





















Estimating Department





















A view from the Mezzanine towards Operations.





















The Server Room is almost ready for the I.S. Department to take over.