Big Picture: Where are we? The hardscape project is UNDERWAY! Technically this status report is being written on Tuesday, but that’s OK… Corp Update And….. they’re off! Friday, Jan 12, we started demolition of the concrete for the hardscape. Fred spent the day breaking up concrete, putting it in the truck, and hauling it away. By the end ofContinue reading “Status Report, 15 Jan 2024”
Category Archives: Status Reports
Status Report, 8 Jan 2024
Big Picture: Where are we? Vestibule plaster work is complete, and hardscape work has begun OK, this status report is more than a bit “overdue”, but this should catch everyone up to where we are. It’s been a great holiday season, with time to visit family and friends and really enjoy the fruits of our labor. There’sContinue reading “Status Report, 8 Jan 2024”
Status Report, 13 Nov 2023
Big Picture: Where are we? Progress on concrete permits, and working on vestibule Corp Update Revised plans for hardscape have been submitted to the City of Pgh. We had a bit of back-and-forth, but seem on a path to getting them all finalized in the next 10 days. Working on getting updated bids from a smallContinue reading “Status Report, 13 Nov 2023”
Status Report, 29 Oct 2023
Big Picture: Where are we? When one door closes, another one opens. The concrete is still stalled… BUT big news on the doors! it’s been about 6 weeks since I wrote a status report. It isn’t for lack of activity- just not what I’d define as progress. I’ll dive into it below. Corp Update We finallyContinue reading “Status Report, 29 Oct 2023”
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”
