Big Picture: Where are we? Walls done! Concrete pad poured! Time to set the patio… There’s a lot of work in flight right now, but it feels like we can start to see a finish line for at least some of it. Corp Update The big news is undoubtedly that we poured the concrete parking padContinue reading “Status Report, 23 Apr 2024”
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Status Report, 15 Jan 2024
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”
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 18 Sept 2023
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”
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”
