Happy Holidays

The Grounds Management Department would like to wish everyone a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year! We will see everyone in 2012!!

Gas Tap

The gas company has made the connection for gas service to both buildings. This will allow us to temporally heat the building in order to finish pouring concrete on the second level and begin the drywall. The plumbing and electric will begin next week.

Framing

Framing is almost complete on all levels of the GMC. Drywall will begin after the 1st of the year.

GMC Floor

On Friday, the floor or slab for the GMC building was poured. The crews worked all day and into the evening to get the slab poured and leveled out. An estimated 14 concrete truck loads was needed. The floor takes a few days to set up before framing can begin.

Temporary Greens

The course is switching over to temporary greens for the season with forecasted cold weather and possible snow on the horizon. The greens will be roped off for the season and we will be installing covers on several greens this winter. The covers aid in protection from the winter elements. All of our topdressing and plant protectants were completed last week.

2nd Level

Inside the 2ND level or mezzanine is being installed. the rafters will run along to make up the equipment storage portion of the GMC. The other two upper levels will be completed out of wood and at a later date. Also, the roof is completed on the GMC with the hopes of pouring the slab this week.

More Drainage

With all of this warm weather still around, the staff was able to complete more drainage work this past week. These warmer days along with no snow have made course cleanup and projects go smoothly. This will also gives us a leg up in the spring.

Electrical Conduit

The electrical and communication works is taking place. All of these conduits will provide power, telephone, and data to the two buildings. There will be several trenches to various locations; we are hopeful to be completed this week.

Coming Together

The roof over the administration building is completed and the sheeting along the sides has started. There are many subs on site including plumbers, electricians, masons, site and steel workers. The construction site is a busy place! Progress is moving along nicely with the entire site close to finish grade.

Irrigation Blowout

The irrigation system is being blown-out this week. The process usually takes about two days to complete. This is accomplished with an air compressor hooked up to the irrigation system pumping in a large volume of air. The goal is to remove most of the water in the lines so any remaining water has room to expand. A good job now means less headaches in the spring time.

Roofing

Metal sheets and insulation for the roof.

EMC Roof Installation

The roof trusses for the EMC building are being set by a crane this morning. The roof should be completed in a few days. Once the roof is completed the inner working of the building can begin which include electrical and plumbing work.

Taking Shape

The steel is being erected and begin to take shape on the GMC building. The roof will be installed next week.

Frost

Frost is a common occurance this time of year. Essentially frost is dew that has frozen and crystallized on the outside of the plant. It is important not to walk or ride on turf that has a frost because it will cause the plant to break and the cell wall to rupture. The grass blades
are similar to egg shells when frost occurs and can break apart from the slightest pressure. Although not instantly apparent within 1 to 2 days the plant leaves will turn black and leave an unsightly footprint or tire track.

Water Main

The water main is being installed through the member's parking lot. The picture shows the new line (black) traveling through the lot under the electric lines. The water main has to be installed below the frost line around 5 feet in depth. The site contractor should be to the new building by week's end.

GMC Building Update

The steel for the Grounds Management Center is being erected today. The crane is on-site for the week to complete the process. Once all the columns and rafters are set; the metal sheeting can be installed. Check back later in the week for an update photo....the construction site changes daily!

Fuel Tank Arrives

The gas tank(s) arrived on site this morning and will be set today. The tank weight close to 15 tons and has to be installed by a crane. The picture to the left depicts this. The tank was installed without issue.

Foundation

The GMC building foundation is being backfilled today. The contractor will begin to erect the steel building tomorrow.

Building Arrives

The steel for the GMC building arrived on site this morning. Pictured is one of the four tractor trailer loads consisting of steel beams and other components. The crane will beginning setting the steel in place. The process should take a few weeks to complete.

Utility Installation

The water and gas main lines are beginning installed this week. The trench will begin near the island in the center of the clubhouse parking lot and travel through the main parking lot. The trench will be done in stages to allow access to the clubhouse and lots. Hopefully, the trench should be completed by week's end.