A Look Back: August 2008 - August 2009

This gallery of 38 photographs depicts the progress thus far on the Truman College Construction Project. It begins with pictures of the old parking lot and ends with photographs taken on August 5, 2009.

Enjoy!

http://caguila.com/caguila/lookback/index.html


All photographs copyright Christine Aguila

July 13, 2009--First Day of Superstructure Construction

This small gallery of photographs depict the first day of superstructure construction, which began with the rebar work carried out by the iron workers. Note the precision, skill, and strength that goes into this phase of the construction.

Enjoy!

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All photos copyright Christine Aguila

The Second Floor, The Elevator, The Foundation and Sewer Basin

Folks, check it out! Work has begun on the second floor! Click the link below for a gallery of photographs depicting the second floor, elevator, foundation, and sewer basin.


http://www.caguila.com/caguila/secondfloor/index.html


All photos copyright Christine Aguila

The Slump Test

Cement expert, Jean, has agreed to let me photograph her at work and post the photos on this blog, which I'm glad to do. Click the link below to see Jean at work. Brief explanatory notes are provided below each picture.


http://www.caguila.com/caguila/slumptest/index.html


All photos copyright Christine Aguila 2009

1st Truman Construction Site Panorama--Warning!!!

Warning! Warning! Warning! :-) :-) :-)

By photography standards this is a REALLY BAD panorama, but I've posted it here to give you an idea of the progress so far.

What should impress you, however, is the amount of work completed in roughly two weeks. So, if you see construction workers about campus, introduce yourself and say thanks for their speed and skill. Click the link below to view the panorama.


http://www.caguila.com/caguila/panoone/index.html


photos copyright Christine Aguila 2009

Molding Preparation and Cement Work

Check out this small gallery of pictures depicting molding preparation and cement work. Brief explanatory notes are below each photograph.

http://www.caguila.com/caguila/moldingcement/index.html

All photographs copyright Christine Aguila 2009

The Base of the Tower Crane

A few days ago, I posted a small gallery of photographs of the tower crane assembly, but I forgot to post this photo of the tower crane base. At 10 feet deep, this hole is filled with rebar and cement to keep the tower crane secure.

This photo was taken by Desmond Truite, assistant project manager. I let him use one of my DSLRs, and he climbed a mound of dirt to get this angle. Don't you think he did a good job?!

Mr. Truite is my construction site escort--he keeps me safe as I take photographs of the construction site. He's a really great person--he's also very patient with the many questions I have about construction.

Protective Wall Along Truman/CTA Property Boundary

A week ago, construction workers installed the protective wall along the Truman/CTA property boundary. Click the link below to check out a welder in action and some heavy duty equipment working the sheet metal into the ground.

http://www.caguila.com/caguila/welding/

All photos are copyright Christine Aguila 2009.