Construction Update as of 4/6/16

Construction is progressing on schedule at the new campus, and we are happy that interior construction efforts are now focused on wall framing and completing HVAC, plumbing, fire protection and electrical work in the lower level, first, and second floors.  These three floors are those that will be needed for our initial occupancy in the…

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Construction Update: Hard Hat Visit

School administrators took their first hard hat tour of the new Bennett Day School campus this week to get a look at the progress and an early preview of their classrooms and offices.  Everyone was very impressed with how the spaces are organized and how they will meet their planned functions.  Construction progress continues at…

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Construction Update: Up and Up We Go 

Concrete flooring and framing shown already taking place on multiple floors of our new campus as construction progresses on schedule. Construction is progressing extremely well at our new campus.  We walked through three floors of the building this week.  The lower level concrete slab has been placed; structural steel erection is complete up to the…

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Construction Update on New Campus: Sparks Fly!

The southeast wall (L) exterior construction is complete and sparks fly as crews place structural steel decking and reinforce it on the interior (R) The first floor framing on the south end of our new campus is now complete and marks an important milestone in our construction.  Sparks are flying, literally, as crews are placing the…

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Construction Update on New Campus and Virtual Tour Event on February 25

Installation of structural steel for the first floor is continuing at our new campus.  Shoring has been installed and old steel framing has been removed.  Completion of the steel framing will allow further construction steps to continue. Completion of the first floor decking will also allow the lower level underground plumbing work and placement of…

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Construction Update on New Campus

Workers powerwash restored masonry walls after reclaiming and cleaning original bricks from the historic Chicago Commons building at our new campus. Exciting news!  The first piece of support steel for our first floor was installed at our new campus at 955 W Grand Ave.  More steel will arrive at the site and be erected in…

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