New Building Project Construction Updates
Posted on September 20, 2023
Welcome to the Clinic for Special Children’s new building project updates page! We will be posting construction updates frequently and feature drone site videos and time-lapse videos. For more information on the new building project or to donate, please visit www.clinicforspecialchildren.org/campaign.
September 21, 2023
While work on the exterior of the building is approaching its final stages, work on the inside of the building is rolling along! Drywall installation has begun on the top floor and HVAC, plumbing, and electrical continues.
As shown in the video below, curbing has begun at the entrance to the site at Route 340.
Key construction dates coming up:
- Late September – interior trim installation planned to begin
- October – painting planned to begin, curbing for site and near building
- November – base coat paving planned to begin
- December 2023 – February 2024 – flooring installation
Site Footage Video | September 21, 2023
September 14, 2023
The building’s stone installation wrapped up this week! Thank you to all of the crews who put in many dedicated hours to install the stone throughout the building – it looks amazing! The roof for the car drop-off area has been completely installed and a small cupola is currently being installed. All exterior work should be completed by the end of September! Next up for exterior installation are gutters, site lighting, and underground propane tank. The excavator continues to establish final grades around the building and prepare for curb installation.
HVAC, plumbing, and electrical continues on the top floor inside the building. Insulation will begin next week!
Key construction dates coming up:
- Late September – interior trim installation planned to begin
- October – painting planned to begin, curbing for site and near building
- November – base coat paving planned to begin
- December 2023 – February 2024 – flooring installation
Site Footage Video | September 14, 2023
September 5, 2023
It’s been a hot start to the week! Exterior stone and roofing installation continued and will be wrapping up shortly. By the end of September, we’re on track to have all exterior work complete. We also had our entrance established off of Route 340 (Old Philadelphia Pike) this week, which will be the new primary construction entrance to the site.
On the interior side of things, a lot of ductwork has been delivered and is being installed in the upper level. Both HVAC and plumbing are starting at the top of the building and working down to the basement and rough-in continues.
Key construction dates coming up:
- Mid-September – insulation, drywall installation, and finishing
- Late September – interior trim installation planned to begin
- October – painting planned to begin, curbing for site and near building
- November – base coat paving planned to begin
- December 2023 – February 2024 – flooring installation
Site Footage Video | September 5, 2023
August 30, 2023
Crews have continued to install vertical metal siding on the building and working on stonework installation on the exterior and interior areas. Trusses were also installed on top of the heavy timbers for the covered drop-off and subroofing was installed on top. Soon a standing seam roof will be installed and roofing for the project should be largely complete.
In all, most exterior work should be complete by the end of September and interior work will ramp up even more in the Fall!
Key construction dates coming up:
- Mid-September – insulation, drywall installation, and finishing
- Late September – interior trim installation planned to begin
- October – painting planned to begin, curbing for site and near building
- November – paving planned to begin
- December 2023 – February 2024 – floor installation
Site Footage Video | August 30, 2023
August 24, 2023
Since last week’s update, the exterior stonework, roof trim, and siding installation have continued! On the inside, rough-in of HVAC and sprinkler systems continues. Our main entrance to 340 (Old Philadelphia Pike) should be established shortly and will be used as the main construction entrance. The next week or so will include the final stages to finish the exterior stonework, roof trim and siding installation.
Key construction dates coming up:
- Week of 8/28 – exterior stone installation
- Late September – interior trim installation planned to begin
- October – painting planned to begin
- November – paving planned to begin
- December 2023 – February 2024 – floor installation
Site Footage Video | August 24, 2023
August 16, 2023
The exterior of the building is changing daily! This week the crew has worked diligently on installing siding and prepping for/starting stonework installation. The entrance drop-off area is taking shape with the installation of heavy timbers earlier this week! The roof is almost complete – just the finishing touches are being completed. On the inside, the installation of drywall for upper-level ceilings continued. Electrical rough-ins are complete and rough-ins for HVAC and sprinklers continue.
Key construction dates coming up:
- Week of 8/14 – hooking up utilities, stonework installation continues
- Week of 8/21 – trenching for electrical service to meter pits
- Week of 8/28 – exterior stone installation to begin
- Late September – interior trim installation planned to begin
- October – painting planned to begin
- November – paving planned to begin
- December 2023 – February 2024 – floor installation
Site Footage Video | August 16, 2023
Site Photos
August 7, 2023
Almost all of the windows are installed! The building is being prepared for siding installation this week. Roof trim, electrical/HVAC/sprinkler rough-ins, and drywall installation for upper-level ceilings will continue this week. Here’s to another busy week! Thank you to all of the contractors that are working diligently at the site – we couldn’t do this without your support.
Key construction dates coming up:
- Week of 8/7 – exterior siding installation, drywall installation begins, exterior prepped for exterior stone
- Week of 8/14 – hooking up utilities
- Week of 8/21 – trenching for electrical service to meter pits
- Week of 8/28 – exterior stone installation to begin
- Late September – interior trim installation planned to begin
- October – painting planned to begin
- November – paving planned to begin
Site Footage Video | Front Flyover | August 7, 2023
Site Footage Video | Back Flyover | August 7, 2023
August 3, 2023
The building is starting to look polished with the installation of many windows and the roof over the past several days! On the interior side, rough-ins have begun for electrical/HVAC/sprinkler systems and framing is coming to an end. Drywall installation will begin shortly as well as the installation of siding on the exterior.
We’re excited to see how the building takes shape over the next several weeks!
Key construction dates coming up:
- Week of 8/2 – window & siding installation, electrical/HVAC/sprinkler rough-in continues
- Week of 8/7 – exterior siding installation, drywall installation begins, exterior prepped for exterior stone
- Week of 8/14 – hooking up utilities
- Week of 8/21 – trenching for electrical service to meter pits
- Week of 8/28 – exterior stone installation to begin
- Late September – interior trim installation planned to begin
- October – painting planned to begin
- November – paving planned to begin
Site Footage Video | August 2, 2023
July 27, 2023
Another week, more progress! As you can see in the video, the standing seam roof installation has begun and will continue this week. Framing and ZIP panel installation is planned to wrap up in the coming days. HVAC, electrical, and sprinkler rough-ins are ongoing and crews are making great progress on all fronts.
We’re so grateful to everyone working on the site – especially in the extreme heat this week!
Key construction dates coming up:
- Week of 7/31 – electrical rough-ins, plumbing rough-ins, HVAC ductwork, window install, roof install
- Week of 8/7 – exterior siding installation to begin
- Week of 8/28 – exterior stone installation to begin
- Late September – interior trim installation planned to begin
- October – painting planned to begin
- November – paving planned to begin
Site Footage Video | July 26, 2023
July 18, 2023
In just one week, almost all of the trusses have been set, zip panels installed, and OSB and waterproofing installed on the roof! This week, framing and zip panel installation will continue and should be largely wrapped up by Friday. Next week, we’re looking forward to the start of the standing seam roof installation.
Thank you to everyone that has pitched in to make this amazing progress a reality!
Key construction dates coming up:
- Week of 7/17 – porch trusses to be set, exterior sheeting to begin,
- Week of 7/24 – installation begins for standing seam roof (3 weeks), window install (2 weeks), inspection of trusses
- Week of 7/31 – electrical rough-ins, plumbing rough-ins, HVAC ductwork, window install, roof install
- Week of 8/28 – exterior stone installation to start
Site Footage Video | July 18, 2023
July 12, 2023
Framing is in full swing on all floors of the new building! We’re starting to see the various rooms and offices defined as framing progresses. Trusses were set yesterday and exterior sheeting should begin soon. It’s amazing to see how quickly everything is coming together!
Key construction dates coming up:
- Week of 7/10 – trusses to be set, framing continues
- Week of 7/17 – porch trusses to be set, exterior sheeting to begin, installation begins for standing seam roof (3 weeks)
- Week of 7/24 – window install (2 weeks), roof install
- Week of 7/31 – electrical rough-ins, plumbing rough-ins, HVAC ductwork, window install, roof install
- Week of 8/28 – exterior stone installation to start
Site Footage Video | July 11, 2023
June 29, 2023
In just a couple of days, the heavy timbers have been set on the top floor, concrete was poured for the main floor, and framing has begun! Over the next few weeks, the building will start to look a lot different! We’re looking forward to seeing the progress as framing and exterior sheeting continues next week.
Key construction dates coming up:
- Week of 7/3 – exterior sheeting to begin, framing
- Week of 7/10 – trusses to be set, framing
- Week of 7/17 – porch trusses to be set, installation begins for standing seam roof (3 weeks)
- Week of 7/24 – window install (2 weeks), roof install
- Week of 7/31 – electrical rough-ins, plumbing rough-ins, HVAC ductwork, window install, roof install
June 26, 2023
Heavy timbers were set today! It was an impressive sight to see the crews lifting the heavy timbers in the air and setting them on the top floor. Thankfully the forecasted thunderstorms held off for a productive day. The plans for the rest of this week include pouring concrete on the second floor, finishing setting the timbers, and starting to frame the basement and first floors.
Key construction dates coming up:
- Week of 7/3 – exterior sheeting to begin, framing
- Week of 7/10 – trusses to be set, framing
- Week of 7/17 – porch trusses to be set, installation begins for standing seam roof (3 weeks)
- Week of 7/24 – window install (2 weeks), roof install
- Week of 7/31 – electrical rough-ins, plumbing rough-ins, HVAC ductwork, window install, roof install
June 22, 2023
The weather hasn’t cooperated as much this week, but the crews have still been working diligently! As of today, concrete has been poured on the top floor and the second floor is planned for early next week. The plans for next week also include setting heavy timbers on the second floor and starting to frame the basement and first floors. We are crossing our fingers for cooperating weather!
Key construction dates coming up:
- Week of 6/26 – setting heavy timbers on the second floor and framing the basement and first floors (3-4 weeks)
- Week of 7/3 – exterior sheeting to begin, framing
- Week of 7/10 – trusses to be set, framing
- Week of 7/17 – porch trusses to be set, installation begins for standing seam roof (3 weeks)
- Week of 7/24 – window install (2 weeks), roof install
- Week of 7/31 – electrical rough-ins, plumbing rough-ins, HVAC ductwork, window install, roof install
Time Lapse Video | Front of Building | June 14 – June 21
June 16, 2023
We had a muddy visit to the site today! Since our last update two days ago, footers have been poured for the front portico/covered drop-off area and patio areas around the building. Weather permitting, concrete for the 2nd floor and 1st floor are planned to be poured tomorrow and Thursday, respectively.
Key construction dates coming up:
- Week of 6/19 – pouring concrete for the first and second floors, prep for framing
- Week of 6/26 – setting heavy timbers on the second floor and framing the basement and first floors (3-4 weeks)
- Week of 7/3 – exterior sheeting to begin, framing
- Week of 7/10 – trusses to be set, framing
- Week of 7/17 – porch trusses to be set, install begins for standing seam roof (3 weeks)
- Week of 7/24 – window install (2 weeks), roof install
- Week of 7/31 – electrical rough-ins, plumbing rough-ins, HVAC duct work, window install, roof install
Site Footage Video | June 16, 2023
June 14, 2023
We are so thankful to the crews and companies that worked on the site the past several weeks! Thanks to their diligent work (and cooperating weather), we are a bit ahead of schedule at this time. The crews finished erecting the steel and the decking for each floor was installed. This week, the main focus is completing the final trenching for electrical service and preparing to pour concrete next week.
Key construction dates coming up:
- Week of 6/12 – trenching for electrical service, preparations to pour concrete
- Week of 6/19 – pouring concrete for the first and second floors
- Week of 6/26 – setting heavy timbers on the second floor and framing the basement and first floors
- Week of 7/3 – exterior sheeting to begin
- Week of 7/10 – trusses to be set
Site Footage Video | June 13, 2023
June 8, 2023
It was a windy & dusty day at the site! The crews were finalizing the steel placement and laying the decking. The crew will also focus on preparation for framing this week.
Key construction dates coming up:
- Week of 6/12 – prepare to pour concrete on top of decking, backfilling dirt to the foundation, trenching for electrical service
- Week of 6/19 – pouring concrete for the first and second floors
- Week of 6/26 – setting heavy timbers on the second floor and framing the basement and first floors
- Week of 7/3 – exterior sheeting to begin
- Week of 7/10 – trusses to be set
June 5, 2023
What a difference two weeks has made! Today on the site crews were setting the structural steel for the main floor of the building and installing decking on the main floor. All steel should be completed by the end of this week! The crew will also focus on preparation for framing this week. Weather permitting, next week should consist of installing all decking on each floor, preparations to pour concrete on top of the decking, backfilling dirt to the poured wall foundation, and trenching for electrical service.
Key construction dates coming up:
- Week of 6/12 – installing decking, prepare to pour concrete on top of decking, backfilling dirt to the foundation, trenching for electrical service
- Week of 6/19 – pouring concrete for the first and second floors
- Week of 6/26 – setting heavy timbers on the second floor and framing the basement and first floors
- Week of 7/3 – exterior sheeting to begin
- Week of 7/10 – trusses to be set
May 23, 2023
The basement concrete floor has been poured and set! An area that was just dirt a few weeks ago now holds a solid foundation. We’re looking forward to seeing the steel erected in the next few weeks. We have installed a new time-lapse video in the front of the building to capture the progress that will now be visible from the front.
Enjoy the time-lapse videos below from May 16 – May 23 (both the front and back of the building) and a site footage drone video from today.
Key construction date coming up:
- Week of 5/29 – the building will start to take shape! Steel will begin to be erected and will take about 3 weeks to finish.
Site Footage Video | May 23, 2023
Time Lapse Video | Front of Building | May 16 – May 23
Time Lapse Video |Back of Building | May 16 – May 23
May 16, 2023
The past week has seen a lot of progress – most notably, the finishing of the back wall and the laying of stone in the basement. Enjoy a time-lapse video below from May 9 – May 16 and a site footage drone video from today.
Key construction dates coming up:
- Week of 5/22 – the basement concrete floor will be poured
- Week of 5/29 – the building will start to take shape! Steel will begin to be erected and will take about 3 weeks to finish.
Site Footage Video | May 16, 2023
Time Lapse Video | May 9 – May 16
May 9, 2023
So much progress has been made in the past several weeks! The back cinder block wall is almost complete and pipes have been laid throughout the building footprint. Enjoy a time-lapse video below from April 25 – May 9 and a site footage drone video from today.
Some key construction dates coming up:
- Week of 5/15 – stone will be laid in the basement to prepare for concrete to be poured
- Week of 5/22 – the basement concrete floor will be poured
- Week of 5/29 – the building will start to take shape! Steel will begin to be erected and will take about 3 weeks to finish.
Site Footage Video | May 9, 2023
Time Lapse Video | April 25 – May 9
April 25, 2023
If you happen to pass by the construction site, you’ll notice that you can now see large towers from a distance! In the past two weeks, both stairwells and the elevator shaft have taken shape. It’s exciting to see recognizable elements of the building being constructed – crossing our fingers for great weather this Spring and optimal conditions for construction.
Site Footage Video | April 25, 2023