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BUILDING PERMITS
PMT2014-03858 1909 Broadway; $55,010; Stephen Tebo; JD Plumbing & Construction; Tenant improvement to establish a co-located recreational and medical marijuana dispensary. Includes fire-rated dividing wall, and all associated MEPs.
PMT2014-04262 5075 Pearl Parkway; $4,500,000; City of Boulder; Wyatt Construction Co. Inc.; Two-story automobile dealership. the first floor consists of 8,343 square feet of dealership showroom, 10,233 square feet of service garage, 2,573 square feet of parts storage and 439 square feet service drive. the second floor consists of 1,729 square feet dealership offices, and 1,919 square feet of parts storage. Fire suppression sprinkler system by separate submittal, separate permit and separate review.
PMT2014-05019 3180 Sterling Circle; $134,864; Full Tilt; R M A Group / Alley Construction; Tenant interior finish for plumbing parts showroom, offices, and warehouse.
PMT2014-05273 1227 Spruce St.; $17,159; Spruce Street; Quinlan Construction Inc.; Interior, non-structural tenant remodel for law offices (Neugeborec O'Dowd). 296 square feet, MEPs included.
PMT2015-00059 1877 Broadway; $107,746; Broadway Walnut; Symmetry Builders Inc.; Replacement of north and south stairs at Randolph Parking garage.
PMT2015-00082 2180 Hillsdale Circle; $54,106; Shirley Leigh; Earth Saving Solutions; Flood recovery replace drywall, insulation, wiring and flooring, and install egress window. No apparent structural work/changes are evident in the approved plans. No approval is given or implied for any structural changes whatsoever in the scope of this permit. Any such work must receive prior review and approval.
PMT2015-00087 4118 Clifton Court; $55,512.96; Markel Homes; Markel Homes Construction Co.; Basement finish of 903 square feet to have two beds, one bath, and rec. room. Includes associated MEP. 172 square feet to remain unfinished, 94 square feet of existing finished area at base of stair to be remodeled.
PMT2015-00088 3250 Fifth St.; $21,450; William and Judy Erfling; Elton R. Construction LLC; Kitchen remodel new cabinets, main cabinet runs to have same layout, island configuration to change, new stove, fridge, countertops and sink. Wood floor to be refinished. Scope of work includes plumbing and electrical, no mechanical or structural included in this scope.
PMT2015-00089 350 Ponca Place; $16,356.38; Frasier Meadows; Frasier Meadows Manor; Unit 65 Interior, non-structural remodel is multifamily dwelling. Scope of work includes minor demo work, and reconfiguration of kitchen, new bedroom closets, minor expansion of second bath, and all associated MEPs, including new 100 amp subpanel.
The next step in installing drywall is covering the nails and joints, called taping.
Step 1: Use a 5-inch-wide drywall taping knife to spread joint compound into the slight recess created by the tapered edges of the drywall sheets. Smooth the compound until it is even with the rest of the board surface.
Step 2: Center the drywall tape over the joint and press it firmly into the compound. Because some compound will squeeze out, make sure that there is still a good bed underneath. When you get the tape embedded into the compound all along the joint, smooth it with the taping knife. At the same time, fill all the nail dimples with compound.
Step 3: When the compound is completely dry (usually 24 hours later) apply a very thin second coat of compound that extends out a few inches to either side of the first coat. After the second coat dries completely, apply a third coat, this time with a 10-inch-wide taping knife, extending the compound about 6 inches to either side. When the third coat is dry, feather all the edges with a sanding block covered with medium-grit sandpaper.
To tape inside corners, including the spots where the walls and ceiling meet, cut the tape to length and fold it in half. After laying the bed of compound, press the folded tape into the compound and feather the compound out at least 1 1/2 inches to each side. The corners require three coats, and the last coat should extend about 8 inches to each side. Sanding is required here, too.
To finish the outside corners, install a metal corner (from your building-supply store), then apply three coats of compound that taper up to the bead. The last coat should extend the compound on each wall to about eight inches wide. Sand as with other drywall joints.
Let the walls dry for up to five days, following the recommendations of the joint compound manufacturer. Give the surface of the drywall a coat of primer made for paint or wallpaper. When the primer is dry, sand the drywall surface lightly with fine-grit sandpaper on a sanding block. Be sure to sand between each additional coat of paint with fine-grit sandpaper. New drywall should receive at least three coats: a sealer, primer, and finish coat.
After that, it will be time to get painting.
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With robust historical districts as well as several new developments, Cumberland County is an amalgamation of both classic and new construction.
When it comes to fire incidents, all these types of construction, from new to old, have their benefits and drawbacks.
Trooper Eric Keebaugh, fire marshal for the Pennsylvania State Police Carlisle barracks, said fires can strike both older and newer construction, but building materials and safety codes are making structures more and more safe for individuals, giving them greater fire protection and the ability to get out of the homes.
Jeremy Wright, project manager with Cumberland Design and Building Co., said building codes have developed over the past few decades to make home significantly safer regarding fires.
There are two major ways that the building codes and builders have accomplished that, he said. One is the creation of fire ratings and the different separations that the building code requires you to have, and the second is requiring sprinkler systems in a lot of different types of buildings.
Balloon framing
According to information complied by Carlisle Borough Building Inspector Mike Landis and Bruce Koziar, Planning/Zoning/Codes manager, quite a few of the buildings that were built prior to the 1950 time frame were wood construction and framed using continuous lumber floor to roofline. This is referred to as balloon framing.
This type of construction constitutes a major problem, since there is no fire stopping installed between the floor to roofline, according to Koziars information.
There is no fire block that prevents the fire, if the fire starts in the basement, from traveling up to the attic, Keebaugh said.
Mike Rugh, former state police fire marshal and firefighter for Union Fire Company in Carlisle, said fire in these types of structures spreads very rapidly.
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To improve a basements energy efficiency, and reduce monthly utility bills, add insulation to walls and floor wherever possible.
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Basement renovations are popular home-improvement projects because of their ability to increase a homes market value and provide additional living and storage space.
Most homeowners renovate their basements to increase usable space.
Before you begin your basement reno project, think about your familys needs. The reno may be to create a family room, laundry room, game room, guest bedroom, bathroom or a rental unit with a small kitchen.
Think long-term when deciding on your projects outcome and a design, so you can easily transform rooms later in life.
Its important that a detailed plan of what you want your finished basement to look like is developed to ensure you have a good idea of how it will all fit together.
Think about the possibilities as it is far easier to make changes in the plan than it is when walls have been put up.
And a basement reno can also be a great opportunity to add features to make a house more energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, and less expensive to maintain.
To help make a basement is green as possible, identify whether your basement has moisture issues and correct them before renovating.
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SHOREWOOD A new contractor was selected by the Shorewood-Troy Library's Building Committee Thursday to resume work on its window-wall, a project that has experienced multiple delays since October.
Glen Ellyn-based RoMAAS Inc. was the lowest bidder to complete construction of the two-story wall on the north side of the building at a cost of $63,900, according to RoMAAS owner Alex Mihailescu. State requirement requires the lowest bidder be awarded the contract.
Library trustees, however, are making sure they know everything about the contractor this time after the previous one failed to finish the project. The hiring is pending referrals being in line and the outcome of an attorney's extensive background checks on the contractor and bonding company.
"I'm very worried about anything right now because of the past," Library Board President Phillip Besler said Thursday.
The window-wall was identified by architects and engineering consultants as an area in need of serious improvement. Evanston-based Continental Construction was hired to oversee the construction process, with a completion date of Oct. 24 last year.
However, Library Director Jennie Mills said Continental delayed the $80,000 project several times, and eventually ceased communication with the library and consultant TRIA Architecture.
TRIA representative Ron McGrath said RoMAAS has done several projects with TRIA and can be trusted to finish the project.
RoMAAS owner Alex Mihailescu gave a short presentation Thursday on his experience and how he would approach the remaining work, which includes drywall construction, painting, decorative details and window glass installation.
"Depending on how fast it goes, around March 13," Mihailescu said when asked about an estimated completion date.
"We've got to get moving on this," Mills said.
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With robust historical districts as well as several new developments, Cumberland County is an amalgamation of both classic and new construction.
When it comes to fire incidents, all these types of construction, from new to old, have their benefits and drawbacks.
Trooper Eric Keebaugh, fire marshal for the Pennsylvania State Police Carlisle barracks, said fires can strike both older and newer construction, but building materials and safety codes are making structures more and more safe for individuals, giving them greater fire protection and the ability to get out of the homes.
Jeremy Wright, project manager with Cumberland Design and Building Company, said building codes have developed over the past few decades to make home significantly safer regarding fires.
There are two major ways that the building codes and builders have accomplished that, he said. One is the creation of fire ratings and the different separations that the building code requires you to have, and the second is requiring sprinkler systems in a lot of different types of buildings.
According to information complied by Carlisle Borough Building Inspector Mike Landis and Bruce Koziar, Planning/Zoning/Codes manager, quite a few of the buildings that were built prior to the 1950 time frame were wood construction and framed using continuous lumber floor to roofline. This is referred to as balloon framing.
This type of construction constitutes a major problem, since there is no fire stopping installed between the floor to roofline, Koziars information related.
There is no fire block that prevents the fire, if the fire starts in the basement, from traveling up to the attic, Keebaugh said.
Mike Rugh, former state police fire marshal and firefighter for Union Fire Company in Carlisle, said fire in these types of structures spreads very rapidly.
With the adoption of Building Codes and the administration of the codes came the improved wall framing method of platform construction, Koziar said. With the onset of Code Enforcement, which requires inspections of many facets of construction, buildings became inherently safer. Each floor is built onto itself, stacked one above the other with fire stopping built in at each floor. This limits the amount of wall that can burn within the structure.
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DENVER, CO -- Building products manufacturer Johns Manville announced the launch of JM Spider Plus blow-in insulation, a re-engineered blow-in system and the latest addition to the industry's most complete line of insulation products. JM Spider Plus replaces JM Spider spray-in fiber glass insulation and is ideal for residential, commercial and manufactured buildings.
JM Spider Plus is designed for installation by professionals using a blowing wool machine and features "Interlocking Fiber Technology," JM's latest building science innovation. Interlocking Fiber Technology allows the insulation fibers to spring and lock into cavities with no adhesive or netting. JM Spider Plus achieves an R-value of 15 in a 2x4 cavity and an R-23 in 2x6 walls.
Additional performance advantages include:
Flexible installation: Installs and dries quickly for same-day drywall installation - saving time and money
Clean: Minimal dust and easy clean up on jobsites compared to other spray-in systems
"We re-engineered JM Spider -- one of our signature products -- to meet the evolving needs of our customers," said Todd Bridgeford, product manager for Johns Manville. "Professional insulation installers want products that offer cost- and time-effective solutions, and our new Interlocking Fiber Technology delivers the performance enhancements and ease of installation needed for today's increasingly demanding project requirements."
"We've been installing JM Spider blow-in insulation since 2005, and it's become a favorite product of ours," said Ron Novak, owner of Advanced Insulation Systems, Inc., in Traverse City, Mich. "JM Spider Plus held together in wall cavities and in overhead applications, and we're excited to incorporate it into our product portfolio moving forward."
JM Spider Plus is available to customers in North America immediately. To learn more, visit JM.com or talk to a product manager.
About Johns Manville Johns Manville, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality products for building insulation, mechanical insulation, commercial roofing, and roof insulation, as well as fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. JM serves markets that include aerospace, automotive and transportation, air handling, appliance, HVAC, pipe and equipment, filtration, waterproofing, building, flooring, interiors and wind energy. In business since 1858, the Denver-based company has annual sales of approximately $2.5 billion and holds leadership positions in all of the key markets that it serves. JM employs approximately 7,000 people and operates 45 manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and China. Additional information can be found at JM.com.
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Eddie Medina works with flexible ductwork at the new University Conference at Pacific Northwest University Jan. 15, 2015 in Yakima, Wash. The newest building on the medical school campus includes classrooms, a conference room, and community and study spaces. The building is scheduled for completion this spring. (GORDON KING/Yakima Herald-Republic)
Some major milestones for PNWU
2005: PNWU College of Osteopathic Medicine granted applicant status by the American Osteopathic Association, Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation
2007: The Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board authorizes PNWU to offer the degree of doctor of osteopathic medicine
July 23, 2008: Butler-Haney Hall ready for occupancy; first class of osteopathic medical students
2012: College of Osteopathic Medicine awarded accreditation; inaugural class of students graduates; class size increases from 70 to 135 students
May 2013: Phase 2 of Butler-Haney Hall completed
2014: PNWU accepted as applicant for regional accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
The first new building in Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences ambitious master plan is just a few months away from opening.
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