Serving the Cranberry Twp, Mars, Evans City, Zelienople areas – The Cranberry Eagle

ADAMS TWP Mars Area Middle School work is on track, said John Hays, general manager of construction for Thomas & Williamson Program Management of Pittsburgh.

The punch list process has gone very well, Hays said.

Hays told the board completed punch list items are being reviewed. He reminded members that contractors hired for punch list items are responsible for their work and get one chance to correct any issues associated with it.

We do not babysit them, Hays said. We don't expect you to pay us to babysit them.

A punch list is a document prepared near the end of a construction project listing minor work that must still be completed.

Hays asked the board to approve $88,761 in additional change orders Tuesday night.

It sounds huge, Hays said. Budget-wise, you're still good.

Among the things Hays asked the board to approve was $47,779 for the installation of ceramic tile to cover drywall in the corridors. The drywall has gotten marked from student use, Hays said.

He also asked the board to approve having a contractor grind and polish all terrazzo flooring.

In November 2019, Hays suggested that the district consider purchasing a diamond blade that would cut through years of wax and dirt build up. He asked the board Tuesday night to approve contracting the work.

Hays also told the board that people have asked when the terrazzo flooring will be shiny, or waxed.

They don't get waxed anymore, Hays said.

Waxing contributes to dirt buildup, according to information provided by Hays.

Other proposed change orders included the installation of new ceiling tiles, relocating signage, and work that needs to be done on sinks.

Hays said the change orders are possible because the district planned ahead. All the change order work will be done at night, Hays said. He anticipates presenting two other change orders to the board in April.

The board unanimously approved the change orders.

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