Inspired Art

Once in a while, we get feedback that just needs to be shared with everyone and this is such an occasion. Former Worship Minister, Jeff Bush (remember him? Art's boy?) apparently had some extra time on his hands. Jeff keeps track of the construction progress though the "steeplecam" and was inspired by a recent picture of the concrete and felt the need to share it. After being impressed with his artistic skills, photoshop prowess, and deep imagination, his works of art demand to be shared with everyone.  Enjoy!

If anyone feels the same inspiration as Jeff and creates works of art, please share it with us. As you can see, we only accept the highest of quality!

The Last Pour Begins!

It is 7:00 a.m. and the concrete pump truck just pulled up. Seven to eight truck loads of concrete  are on the way to finish the slab. 

The Longest Yard

How much concrete is needed?

The dimensions of the new building are 145 feet by 125 feet and the slab is going to be 4 inches thick. Doing the math, that turns out to be just under 224 cubic yards of concrete. If the average cement truck can hold 10 yards, then 23 truck loads are needed to pour a slab of those dimensions. Since the floor is divided up into 3 sections, that turns about to be about 7 to 8 truck loads of concrete per section. 

Weather is Holding - Concrete Is Flowing

At 6:55 a.m.,  the first concrete truck backed up to the concrete pump truck and so begins "the pour".  

Construction Update - October 15 2008

Preparing for Concrete!

What a difference a few days of good weather makes. As the picture shows, the crew is placing a plastic vapor barrier down with steel screen to follow.  Providing good weather holds, the first concrete slab pour begins tomorrow.  This means that all the utilities that needed to go under the slab are done. 

The concrete pour will be completed in three sections and once the concrete has had time to set, the steel will be erected.  The goal of having the building under roof and enclosed still is on target. 

Introduction: Gateway's Building Blog

This blog is a new channel of information to help everyone stay up to date with the construction process of the new worship center. If everything goes as planned, new posts should be added at least once a week.

Should there be a question about the construction, or a comment, just add a comment to the post. Questions will be answered as soon as they can be. Just keep your comments positive and constructive.