Day 11

Attended my first Weekly Progress Meeting. This is where APS staff, SIGAL Construction, and Heery International staff all discuss the building progress. It is fascinating to learn all that goes into building such a structure. It definitely takes a coordination from many people and I'm grateful to APS staff for keeping such great tabs on all details. We talked a little bit about water flow for faucets and am hoping to sample the different options soon. In addition we began detailed discussions on the bus loop and car loop. Dr. McCarty and I will further the discussion on the joint bus loop next week. I learned about the energy of several different appliances and realized quickly realized individual refrigerators, coffee machines, and microwaves are a no go in this new building! But don't worry, there are several teacher hubs with all the necessary amenities. I can not wait to tour people through the building. I will say that I may not have a degree in Architecture and Design, Construction Management, and/or Renewable Energy, but I'm getting the lingo down! Lastly of course, no project discussion is complete these days with a detailed talk on growing Bermuda grass.