Practically Complete

Following a site inspection by our independent Contract Administrator this afternoon, we have accepted that the building is now Practically Complete! So this afternoon Cowlin handed ownership of the building to us, marked with little ceremony other than the passing of numerous keys to our Project Coordinator Cathy Knowles.

We can now plan the move into the building and getting used to this great new facility, starting with the Church office move that will happen on Monday.

Handover

More detail to follow, but today's big news is that we have Practical Completion and the building has just been handed over to us.

Tomorrow?

Work on resolving the various 'snags' in the building, and externally, has continued this week. This has included the completion of the car park and the installation of the cycle stands so there'll be no need to lean bikes against the building in future.

As a result we've been given every indication by the Contractor that Practical Completion will finally happen tomorrow. If this is the case rest assured we'll let you know as soon as we do!

White Lines

The new Groundworks Contractor has completed most of the car park, and we even have white lines marking out the parking bays. Areas that are still to be completed include the main entrance and the telescopic bollards.

It's great to see the parking bays marked out but there aren't a lot of them, so users of the building will have to consider how they travel to it to avoid gridlock in the car park. As the building is located on several bus routes, and close to the cycle path, there are some good environmenatlly sustainable alternatives available.

Contain your excitement

With the revised completion date looming close we're getting excited about the prospect of moving into the new building very soon.

The new phone lines have been tested, boxes are being packed at the old church office, and there's the very real possibility that we'll take occupation of the building next week. We can't say exactly when just yet as the Contractor hasn't confirmed the date.

So unlike one of our recent visitors to the building, please contain your excitement just a little longer!

Rolling forward

After a very quiet week on site, the Contractor has now appointed a replacement Groundworks sub-contractor. So this week has started with the car park a hive of activity once more as they work on what the previous company didn't finish.

Mopping up

Whilst the issue with the incomplete carpark and landscaping has delayed Practical Completion, it means that the Contractor will have some additional time to complete the snagging within the building.

It should also means that the 'sparkle clean' can be done thoroughly, without the cleaners tripping over the gang of workers who were endeavouring to complete all their work on Friday.

And no the mop isn't being used on this floor; it's a hardwearing Flotex which combines the benefits of carpet and is as cleanable as a hard floor but shouldn't be mopped.