New Hubble Construction Progress

Aerial August 15, 2008

August 14, 2008

• Segmental retaining walls and drain tile is complete with the exception of the cap stone on the east property line
• Segmental retaining wall is starting on the north property line.
• Excavation and grading is completed at the Galusaha drop-off and north lot
• Interior footings are poured in the main office end drama/stage area
• Foundation walls at the fitness center have been backfilled
• Concrete cub has been installed on the east portion of the south drive
• Formwork is staring on the west portion of the main concrete retaining wall
• Insulation is in place and walls are being backfilled at the receiving/loading dock
• Stone base has been laid in the main gymnasium

August 7, 2008

• Segmental retaining walls and drain tile are complete with the exception of the cap stone on the east property line
• Segmental retaining wall is starting on the north property line
• Excavation and grading are continuing at the Galusha drop-off and north lot
• Footings and foundations for the west exterior wall and loading cock are completed
• Interior footings are being formed in the main office and drama/stage area
• Foundation wall at the  fitness center have been backfilled
• Concrete curb has been installed around the majority of the school portion of the site except on the south
• Steel for the west portion of module 3 classrooms is being erected. Steel work is commencing on the east portion
• Floor framing, metal deck, and joist are being set on the balance of the west portion of module 3
• Underground storm piping is in progress in module 1, 2, & 3

July 23, 2008

• Segmental retaining walls and drain tile continue to be installed on the east property line
• Footings and foundations for the west exterior wall and loading dock are being excavated
• Foundation walls are being formed for the north half of the exterior wall of the main office
• Foundation walls have been placed and stripped for the fitness center. Perimeter insulation has been placed in this areas
• Setup for curb installation on the north and west side of the building perimeter drive are in progress
• Curbs have been poured on the west portion of the Herrick Road entry drive up to the curve
• Steel for the west portion of the Mod 3 classrooms is being erected
• Floor framing, metal deck and joists are being set on western 2 bys of the west half of module 3
• Underground storm piping is in progress in Mod 2

July 17, 2008

• Segmental retaining walls drain tile are being installed on the east property line.
• Grading work on the building pad is complete.
• Stone base fro the main parking lot is in place.
• Footings and foundations for the classroom module are complete
• Footing are complete for the gymnasium interior walls and perimeter precast panels
• Excavation for the module 2 column footings is in progress
• Steel for the west portion of the module 3 classrooms is being erected

July 10, 2008

• Water main testing is in process. .
• Grading work on the building pad is nearing completed. Work is continuing in Mod 2 (main entry/ cafeteria.
• Stone base for the main parking lot is being installed.
• Foundation walls are being formed for the north wall of the east half of Module 3.
• Waterproofing has been applied to the exterior face of the elevator pit.
• The footings and foundations for the classroom module are approximately 98% complete.
• Footings are being framed for Module 1 exterior from the multi-needs classroom to the north entry by the gym and a portion of the small gym.
• Excavation for the north wall of the gymnasiums is in progress.
• Footings for the west half of the main east/ west concrete retaining wall are being formed and reinforcing is being installed.
• Footings for the north/ south concrete retaining wall are being formed and reinforcing is beinginstalled.

July 3, 2008

Site work

• Water main installation is proceeding along the north property line adjacent to the Berning site
• Grading work is continuing on the building pad. The pad is almost to sub-grade

• Foundation walls are being formed and reinforcing is being placed for the south wall of the east half of module 3. Concrete to be poured later.
• Framing for the elevator pit foundation and interior piers in the east half of module 3 is in place. Concrete is poured.
• The footings and foundations for the classroom module are approximately 90% complete.

June 26, 2008

• Water main installation is proceeding along the north property line adjacent to the Berning site
• Grading work is continuing on the building pad. The pad is almost to sub-grade

• Foundation walls are being formed and reinforcing is being placed for the south wall of the east half of module 3. Concrete to be poured later.
• Framing for the elevator pit foundation and interior piers in the east half of module 3 is in place. Concrete to be poured soon.
• The footings and foundations for the classroom module are approximately 85% complete.

June 19, 2008 Field Report

• The haul road has been completed along the south property line to the west end of Module 3
• Excavation for the main concrete retaining is ongoing
• The water main is installed along the east property line. Some hydrants have been installed
• Grading work is continuing on the building pad and main parking lot. The pad is almost to subgrade
• Perimeter isolation has been placed on the exterior foundation walls of the west half of Module 3 and the majority of this area has been backfilled
• Footings are being formed and reinforcing is being placed for the south wall of the east half of Module 3.
• Framing for the north wall of the east half of Module 3 is being framed as well as the interior piers of the west half of Module 3.

June 14, 2008 Aerial Pictures

Construction Update for June 11, 2008

• Regular rains over the past week have been affecting construction operations and the overall site is deeply rutted. However, the clay building pad appears to be in a satisfactory condition due to high winds that have dried out the exposed surfaces. Excavations of the foundations are dryer than expected.
• The haul road has been completed along the east property line to the module 2 building pad.
• Excavation for the main concrete retaining wall has begun.
• The water main is installed along the east property line. Some hydrants have been installed.
• The south and east roads have been rough graded to sub-grade.
• Grading work is continuing on the building pad and main parking lot. The dry weather and wind over the past few days has helped in drying out the clay pad.

Construction Update for June 4, 2008

• Mass grading is ongoing at all areas of the site. Crews are continuing to focus on installation of the construction haul road. Stone has been placed around curve and up to main parking lot.
• Excavation for the storm water detention basin continues
• Installation of the sewer main at Galusha Road in ongoing. Water and storm sewer structures and piping have been installed at the main entry drive
• Clay is almost finished being placed in lifts at the Module A and B building pads and pad work has started at the main parking lot
• Staking for Module 3 foundation and retaining has started.
• The site is extremely muddy due to the past weeks weather.

Construction Update for May 22, 2008

• Mass grading is ongoing at all areas of the site. Crews are focusing on installation of the construction haul road. Stone has been placed for approximately 200 feet at the Herrick Road entrance.
• Excavation for the storm water detention basin is ongoing.
• Installation of the sewer main at Galusha Road is ongoing. Storm water structures and piping have been installed at the main entry drive. Excavation toward the north was ongoing.
• Clay continues to be placed in lifts at the Module A and B building pads. A TSC inspector was on site to check the compaction.
• Excavation for the building pad of the Module classroom bar is close to completion. Stakes indicating the building location have been placed.

Earth Work Continues - Week of May 12

Hubble Groundbreaking Ceremony

Ground Breaking Ceremony Program - PDF

Earth work continues. Road ways are being staked, top soil moved, and site elevations are being shaped

The Site is Cleared for Construction

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"Students Name the New Street"

The City of Warrenville accepted the recommendation from the students of Hubble Middle School to name the entry road to the New Hubble, "Husky Highway". The name was voted on by the student body and chosen from a list of 20 submitted suggestions.