Just a quick update today. The concrete crew pulled out of the job. I’ve spent the week speaking with other concrete/ landscaping companies. I’ve had three site visits already, and have several more scheduled for early this week. The goal is to collect bids this week, and make a selection/ sign the contract next week.Continue reading “Status Report 18 Sept 2023”
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Status Report, 11 Sept 2023
Big Picture: Where are we? Finally…. progress on permits! Corp Update I’ve finally made some headway on the permits for the hardscape at Mintwood. Building (PLI) was rejecting the application again, and I politely escalated it from the various plan inspectors to the gentleman who runs PLI permits. One I’d walked him through the project onContinue reading “Status Report, 11 Sept 2023”
Status Report, 22 Aug 2023
Big Picture: Where are we? Gearing up crawling toward start of Mintwood landscaping project. Corp Update Plans from landscape architect were nowhere near close. I think she knows plants really well, and design well, but she likely hasn’t done ANY permitted work in the City of Pgh. Permits spanned 3 different departments and a total ofContinue reading “Status Report, 22 Aug 2023”
Status Report, 13 Aug 2023
Big Picture: Where are we? Gearing up to start Mintwood landscaping project. Corp Update HackPgh cabinets are nearly complete. I’m working with the board on a few details to rearrange the shop and get it ready for installation. New tenants in CA seem to be settling in OK after some initial hiccups. Permitting process for theContinue reading “Status Report, 13 Aug 2023”
Status Report, 26 June 2023
Big Picture: Where are we? Mintwood landscaping is partially approved. Working through the invasive plat issues at Duncan. Corp Update We took delivery of the plywood from Allegheny Plywood (Apco). They were kind enough to sell to us at a substantial discount for HackPgh (a registered 501(c)(3)). This past weekend, we had the first day ofContinue reading “Status Report, 26 June 2023”
Status Report, 4 June 2023
Big Picture: Where are we? Working to get Mintwood landscaping plans approved. Also working on plaster job in North Hills. Turned over Orange Ave to new tenants. Corp Update I’ve submitted the purchase request to Allegheny Plywood for the HackPgh miter saw station. Hoping for delivery of that wood on Jan 12-14. Developed a set ofContinue reading “Status Report, 4 June 2023”
Status Report, 15 May 2023
Big Picture: Where are we? Working on a plaster project in the North Hills, while trying to get our landscaping plans approved. Corp Update Developed a set of plans for new mitersaw station in the HackPgh woodworking shop. I was able to secure pricing from Allegheny Plywood that is very kind to our non-profit. Now I’veContinue reading “Status Report, 15 May 2023”
Status Report, 1 May 2023
Big Picture: Where are we? Assessing new properties, cleaning up punch lists. Gonna be like that for a while. Elephant in the room: it’s been a minute since I wrote a status report. Not for lack of activity or interest- just haven’t sat down to type out a report in a while. Corp Update I haveContinue reading “Status Report, 1 May 2023”
What does a 2014 Porsche 911 have in common with my new truck?
Some of you might know that I’ve ordered a new truck. My 2011 Silverado is doing well, but it lacks some of the modern conveniences. At my age, I feel like I’ve earned a little bit of comfort as I go back and forth to the building supply warehouse. Also, in the city where IContinue reading “What does a 2014 Porsche 911 have in common with my new truck?”
Status Report, 27 Feb 2023
Big Picture: Where are we? Assessing new properties, cleaning up punch lists. Gonna be like that for a while. Goals from week of 13 Feb Build 3D model of trim that could be exported to CNC software. {underway} Tax preparations {not started} Significant backlog of office work that has been put off for the lastContinue reading “Status Report, 27 Feb 2023”
