A note from the president ...
As many of you know, we had hoped to be near completion of the Wilson Performing Arts Center sometime during the fall of 2007. After months of evaluating various architectural and construction issues, we are pleased to finally be moving forward with the project. The Wilson Performing Arts Center will become a reality.

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5-27-08 Oakview Construction Progress Report
Wilson Performing Arts Center
Red Oak, IA

I. Introduction- We had better weather in May which in turn helped bring production back to a more normal level.
II. April Progress
  A. Concrete
    * Concrete footings for the front canopy, north dance studio wall, and the front entry were completed.
    * Column pad footings for the back second level storage area were completed.
    * Column pad footings for the second level Boom Box areas at the sides of theater were completed.
  B. Masonry
    * The masonry block at the Stage and Wings area was topped out at the 52’ height.
    * The masonry block on the north wall of the dance studio was completed.
    * The masonry block on the interior corridor wall from the theater to the north end was completed (front entry).
    * The masonry block at the west wall of the locker room/restroom area was completed.
    * The masonry block from joist bearing height to the top of the wall was completed on the west wall of the Dance Studio.
    * The masonry block from joist bearing height to the top of the wall was completed on the south wall of the Scene Storage area.
    * Currently, the mason is working on grouting in pockets where beam and joist ends bear (after welds are approved). About 1/3 completed.
  C. Structural Steel.
    * Second level Storage mezzanine steel was completed at the south end of the building.
    * Bar joists were set over the Scene Storage area.
    * Bar joists were set over the Rehearsal Studio.
    * Bar joists were set over the Dance Studio.
    * Beams were set over the Stage and Wings area.
   

* Steel columns, beams, and cross bracing were set at the back of the theater area.

    * Steel joists are all nearly set over the theater area.
    * With the exception of the Theater area, most of the joists and beams have been welded into place.
  D. Smoke Vents
    * The 3 large 6’x6’ smoke vents above the Stage and Wings area have been installed.
  E. Electrical
    * Electrician continues with rough-ins. Starting to work on underfloor
rough-ins.
III. Scheduled work next 4 weeks.
  A. Masonry
    * Will finish the grouting of beam and joist pockets. Will finish north wall of the lobby area following the removal of the crane.
    * Will begin laying burnished block and brick in the next 2-3 weeks weather permitting.
  B. Structural Steel
    * Erector hopes to be done with the crane this week.
    * Will begin roof decking this week and will continue until completed.
    * Will be working on catwalks in theater area.
    * Will be working on all other miscellaneous detailing/welding work for the majority of the next month.
  C. Electrical - The electrician will continue with rough-ins.
  D. Mechanical - The mechanical subcontractor will be working on rough-ins within the restroom areas.
  E. Concrete - Concrete floors will start in approximately 2-3 weeks weather permitting.
  F. Roofing - Roofing scheduled to start in approximately 3 weeks weather permitting.
  G. Concrete Paving - Concrete paving at west entry to be poured within the next two weeks.

submitted by Troy Hall
Oakview Construction, Inc
www.oakviewconst.com

 

712-623-3135execdirector@wilsonartscenter.org

 

The mission of the Performing Arts and Education Association of Southwest Iowa is to honor the heritage, celebrate the present, and prepare for the future of southwest Iowa by enhancing and creating.

Diverse artistic performance experiences for audiences and Performers.

Arts education opportunities for all ages.

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