Construction sites are typically a target for theft and crime and our site is no different. To start the week, we found that someone had broken in and stolen our sump pump and ejector pump. They cut through the PVC piping and pulled the pumps out of the basins. Luckily, this is not terribly expensive and there was no other damage to the building, but this is certainly a wake up call. Speaking with our contractors, we learned that once burglars see windows going in on a construction site, they start to expect copper piping and other valuable materials to be on site. With that info, Andrea and I ordered a security system / service and installed window and door sensors, motion sensors, and a loud alarm in the building to help try to prevent future issues.

On a happier note, our MEP contractors continued with their work on all levels of the building. The plumber completed his PVC piping runs, the mechanical contractor started with the duct runs in the basement, and the electrician ran conduit on the first floor. The window installation has also continued, including the installation of a horizontal window in the back addition which we will eventually use to install two restored stained glass windows. We also found that the basement front bay openings were just slightly too small for the windows we ordered. It turned out that the limestone lintels were a little bigger than expected. Our masonry contractor trimmed the middle bay, while our carpenter re-framed the two side windows and we got the windows installed. Finally, our carpenter framed out the location of the 2nd floor kitchen island. Our intention is to install cabinets in the first floor island and build out shelving for the 2nd floor island.