June 3, 2011

 For those who may not see the significance of the above image.  The pole which has been the bane of our project has finally been removed from our entrance.

 Southern windows are progressing

 Interior shot of the first floor framing

 The added blue pipes are the lab-waste system, which will carry all our lab waste to a neutralization system located in the basement

 Workers continuing the progress on the window systems

 Looks like Bigelow unearthed a collection of windowless submersible vehicles which can be used to explore some of the deeper parts of the worlds oceans.  Though in reality its not as exciting as that, these orange tanks are the four 1,000 gallon propane tanks which will not see the light of day again for years to come.

 The Chiller/Generator pad area is almost ready to frame the concrete slab

 Basement interior walls are finally getting their coat of spray insulation

 First floor air duct work is being installed.  This system is installed in small sections, as a new section is added, the blue protective film is removed therefore keeping the interior of the ductwork as clean and dust free as possible

 The exterior overhangs showing off their colors

 Barry Shimmield gets a personal tour of the site and construction practices by Steve McPherson (Consigli Superintendent)

A look back into the interior t=of the second floor

May 31, 2011

 Interior framing is ongoing on the first floor

 Second floor interior framing

 Underground conduits for the Chiller/Generator pad are going in on the left.  On the right, the concrete pad for the underground propane tanks

 A nice sunny view from the second floor

 An image to give you a perspective of the size of the offices which are on the first floor

 Framing in the basement is mostly finished

 Outside views for your pleasure

May 24, 2011

 Exterior view of the South side of the building

 West stairwell concrete has been poured

 Interior wall framing continues on the 2nd floor

 North side windows

 Location of the utility chase which will penetrate the floors

 South side window view

Chiller lines are assembled, some final insulation finish work will be done before its buried again.

May 20, 2011

 Windows installation is ongoing

 Just giving the Consigli Foreman more internet time.  I know he appreciates it.

 Chiller lines are progressing

Ledge in the chiller line trench has been cleared away

 Framework for 2nd floor interior walls is going up

Inside view of the newly installed windows

May 17, 2011

 Chiller lines are being installed

 The trench for the chiller lines found some ledge, the blasting company will be back to take out the extra material

 Window skirting is being installed

Stud work continues in the basement

May 12, 2011

 With the weather improving Crooker is continuing with the road improvments

 West stairs are  installed and await concrete

 1st floor fireproofing is being applied

 Studs are going into the basement

 The stairwell into the Air-Handling Room have recently been assembled and installed

Future site of the chiller lines and chiller pad

May 10, 2011

 Graham and Steve checking out the exterior wall mock up

 Finally access to the 2nd floor

A view into the 2nd floor.  This Floor will house The Single Cell Genomics Center, The J. J. MacIsaac Facility for Aquatic Cytomtery, and The Molecular Biology Lab

 A view down the Commons from the 2nd floor

 A view across the Damariscotta River from the Molecular Biology Lab

 A view from the end of the corridor back into the 2nd floor

 Concrete was recently poured onto the East stair

 A view from the 2nd floor Commons in between the Bigelow Center for Blue Biotechnology (BCBB) and the future Center for Ocean Biogeochemistry and Climate Change (OBCC)

West stairs are being installed