The last segment of the outer foundation trenches is almost complete. The last segment runs from the corner of the Ministry Center to the front doors of the new building.

There is a final segment yet to be dug after the large crane is moved towards the center of the construction site.

The electrical contractor already has started running conduit in trenches. Where you see conduit turned up vertically in this picture is where the mechanical room will be on the first floor.

Another activity under way this week is the waterproofing of the below-ground portions of the foundation walls

There is a concrete pour scheduled for Friday, April 20. This is the next-to-last section of the lower foundation walls. One more to go!

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The soil on the construction site is handling the water pretty well. The heavy rainstorm this week was a minor nuisance but not a great hinderance. Some of the pits for footings that have concrete bottoms, however, will take several days to dry out!

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Praise the LORD!

Sing to the LORD a new song,

his praise in the assembly of the faithful.

Psalm 149:1

The first delivery of structural steel is scheduled for next week. Look for the building to start going vertical!