Project Completed

By early June the final group of residents moved into the last cottage to be renovated and the McNally renovation was deemed a success.  Although we missed our original schedule by a couple of months, we came in under budget, and the end product of four brand new cottages exceeded expectations. 

Osborne Cottage Update

Demolition is completed on the final cottage. The rough underground plumbing inspection passed today. Next step is backfill and masons prep for slab and pour floor. Donnelly Construction is on or ahead of their schedule for this cottage.

Moving Day and Final Cottage Demo

On Thursday, March 29 residents moved into the newly renovated Schley cottage. On Friday, March 30 Donnelly Construction commenced demolition of the fourth and final cottage to be renovated. Three down; one to go.

Final Week for New Schley

We are still on schedule for a Thursday, March 29 cottage turn-over. The carpets are being installed today and tomorrow. The flooring in the rest of the cottage should be completed today. Solid surfaces are being installed today. Final painting and touch-up on Saturday. The final plumbing and electric inspections are scheduled for Monday. Final building for the TCO is scheduled for Tuesday. The cleaning crew will be working on Wednesday. The boys move in on Thursday. Friday demolition for the final cottage, Osborne, commences.

Cupola complete

The renovations to the cupola have been completed. The new cupola provides a semi conditioned space in the attic. Constructed using insulated low e glass and insulated panels with louvers that allow in fresh air this new design replaces the open cupola that attracted unwanted wildlife and also was completely exposed to weather.

New Sidewalks

Last night's rain tested our new sidewalks and we're happy to report positive results. No puddles! Plus, framing inspection passed today.

Update from our Construction Manager

We have passed our plumbing & electrical inspections. We are looking for Framing tomorrow afternoon or Friday.

Tomorrow we set the shower pans, tie into the manifold and apply nail plates. and set ADA shower blocking.

Drywall begins following framing inspection.

New Schley Udpate

On schedule for rough plumbing and electrical inspections next Thursday. Then a framing inspection the next day. All of the concrete work is complete, including the new sidewalks (thanks in part to the great winter weather we're experiencing). Brick work to be completed tomorrow. Cottage turn-over date holds firm at March 29, 2012.

New Schley Update

The following inspections have passed to date: Exterior footing, partial slab, partial footing under multi-purpose room, underground plumbing, interior slab/haunch.

Interior and exterior concrete pour scheduled for today. Framing scheduled to be completed Wednesday. Plumbing and electric will be done concurrent with framing. Bedroom door frames are installed and painting started. Cupola should be completed end of next week. HVAC work starts after cupola is completed. On or ahead of schedule for this phase of the project.

Let's hope the weather continues to cooperate!

Move In Day - Kiwanis Cottage

Staff and kids are working together to move into the new Kiwanis cottage today. The space features a whole new color scheme selected by residents with help from our Interior Designer Jeanne Barbet. The Donnelly team worked through the weekend to ensure the cottage was ready for our guys. Special recognition goes to Harold Stempert for his tireless dedication to the project.

Count down to New Kiwanis Opening

Flooring is installed. Solid surfaces and fixtures are in. Curtains are hung. Finishing touches are in the works. The final electric and plumbing inspections are scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, January 26. The final building, fire, and TCO are scheduled for Friday, January 27. Professional cleaners will be working Saturday to ready the brand new cottage for the guys.

New Cottage Turn Over Date

Due to delays in material deliveries the new cottage turn over date for New Kiwanis is Monday, January 30. Demolition of Old Schley/New Osborne is now set for Tuesday, January 31.

New Kiwanis Update

We passed the rough electrical inspection on 12/28 and the plumbing and framing inspections on 1/3/12. Sheetrock is being installed and interior doors are being hung. Our Construction Manager reported today they are about 2 weeks behind their schedule due to performance problems with their framing sub-contractor. The new anticipated date for completion is Wednesday, January 25. We are still on target for LEED Silver.

Old Farrow/New Kiwanis Update

The slab inspection passed last Wednesday. The interior slab, sunken bathroom floors, pedimat impression, footings, laundry and sidewalk were poured on Thursday and Friday. Framing begins tomorrow.

New Kiwanis Demolition

The majority of the walls have been taken down in the second cottage under construction. The beam that was missing in the first cottage has been revealed in this cottage. The architect is verifying its structural integrity with the engineers. In the mean time, the plumbers are doing their thing and the work in the corridors and bedrooms is progressing. The masons are taking advantage of the good weather.

Move In Day - Farrow Cottage

The Residential and Operations staff are working side by side with the residents to move the boys into their newly renovated space. We can't tell who is more excited - the residents or the staff. Pictured is Phil Errico, Residential Director and Nabate and Tarik, Farrow residents.

TCO Issued!

Today the Fire Inspection and Final Building Inspection passed - we have a temporary certificate of occupancy for the New Farrow cottage. The final certfiicate of occupancy won't be issued until all four cottages are completed and the job is done. The move is still on for Monday, November 14!

News from our Project Superintendent

As you know we passed our electrical inspection for a TCO.

Today we passed our plumbing for our TCO.

Tomorrow is building and fire.

We will follow up with a punch list. I am trying to catch as many things as possible to narrow our final punch list down to only a handful of items.

Our carpet is being switched out today. We are also having the Core flooring completed tonight as well.

All in all I think we're in good shape for an on time move.


Harold J. Stempert, Jr.
Project Superintendent
Donnelly Construction

Final Electrical Inspection

We passed the new Farrow cottage final electrical inspection today.

Farrow Cottage Final Inspection Schedule

The final electrical inspection is scheduled for Tuesday, November 8; final plumbing inspection is scheduled for Wednesday, November 9; fire and final for TCO is scheduled for Thursday, November 10. The move in date is still Monday, November 14.