June 6, 2019

South Bend School District

New Elementary School Construction

We continue to have more piling delivered to the site.  Also, you can see that the bus loop is now being roughed its eventual location.

June 5, 2019

South Bend School District

New Elementary School Construction

This morning the piling began to arrive.  The piling system will consist of two 60 foot logs that will be coupled together with a steel sleeve.  The bottom pile will be an untreated log that comes from Oregon, and were just logged.  The top pile, or the one closer to the surface will be treated.  These piling are required to provide a stable foundation system due to the loose soil conditions.

June 3, 2019

South Bend School District

New Elementary School Construction

Rognlin's has been busy these past few days.  As you can see below, their construction pad is built.  In addition, they have installed the 6 ft perimeter fence and moved in their portable office.  Now we wait for additional storage containers and piling.

May 30, 2019

South Bend School District

New Elementary School Construction

Rognlin's Inc. has begun mobilization of heavy equipment and started building their construction pad.  The pad will be the location where piling will be stockpiled as well as other construction staging.

May 15, 2019

South Bend's new elementary school build is moving forward.  Currently, contractors are surveying the building site in preparation for the approximate 180 piling that will be installed. 

At the same time, South Bend maintenance crews are removing our greenhouses and playground equipment.  I spoke with Rognlin's construction superintendent, Brandon Russell, today where he told me they hope to move piling in the week of June 3.  Rognlin's hopes to begin driving pile on June 10.