October 24th

:::FotoCap 1: View from Jefferson Park.








:::FotoCap 2: View of the south facade from Clay Street.











:::FotoCap 3: Close-up view of the west decks and pilaster framing.







:::FotoCap 4: View from the northwest turret looking at Jefferson Park.








Observations:::
Another drive-by this week, although I ran into the Project Superintendent during my visit. Mostly the same observations as last week. More framing continues at the Roof Level. It sounds like they are still two weeks away from finishing the roof. The 4th Level steel framing is started at the east and west exterior decks and railing. Wood framing has started at the deck pilasters. Vapor barrier has started to go up at the south end.

:::Weekly Slice of RiverClay PAN

October 17th

:::FotoCap 1: View from Jefferson Park.








:::FotoCap 2: View of the northwest turret.








:::FotoCap 3: View from Clay Street looking north








:::FotoCap 4: Close-up view of the west decks.






Observations:::
Just a drive-by this week, but those of you who have driven northbound on I-25 recently have probably noticed that RiverClay has a very prominent location on top of the hill. Framing continues at the Roof Level. Steel framing continues at the east and west exterior decks and railing. The deck partitions have also started to be framed. Windows continue to be placed around the 2nd and 3rd Levels. Interior plumbing continues throughout the building.

:::Weekly Slice of RiverClay PAN

October 10th

:::FotoCap 1: View from the corner of River and Clay Streets.









:::FotoCap 2: View of the northwest turret.










:::FotoCap 3: View from Clay Street looking at the 3rd and 4th Floor decks.







:::FotoCap 4: View looking at the south side.






Observations:::
First things first,... GO ROCKIES!!
This week, I report as the building is about 1/2 topped out at the Roof Level. The 6th Floor is about 1/2 exterior sheathed and 1/2 wood framed. The CMU stair towers at the north and south sides are close to topping out too. Steel framing and railing is being erected for the 3rd and 4th Floor decks on the east and west sides. Exterior windows are being installed around the 3rd Floor. More brick continues to be laid along the west side of the 1st Floor. A HUGE RiverClay.com sign has been displayed along the south side.

:::Weekly Slice of RiverClay PAN

October 3rd

:::FotoCap 1: View from the 6th Floor looking east at Downtown Denver.







:::FotoCap 2: View from the 6th Floor looking south at Invesco Field at Mile High.







:::FotoCap 3: View from the 6th Floor looking southwest at the Front Range.







:::FotoCap 4: View looking at the brick on the west side of the 1st Floor.







:::FotoCap 5: View of the deck railing on the east side of the 4th Floor.








Observations:::
This week, I report from a construction site walk with Chris Achenbach. Wood framing has begun on the 6th and last floor of RiverClay. The views from the top are spectacular! They have started framing two of the units on the north side while four units to the south still need flooring. The south CMU stair tower is also topping out at the 6th Floor. Metal pan stairs are installed up to the 3rd Floor. Above that, access is by step ladder going up the future trash chute. Exterior sheathing is complete up to the 5th Floor. Inside the building, interior wood stud framing is complete up to the 5th Floor. They are finishing up the metal stud framing on the 1st and 2nd Floors. They are installing the interior plumbing and junction boxes starting at the 3rd Floor. The 1st Floor has brick on the west side. Deck railing has started to be installed on the east side. Windows have started arriving on site and are being stored in the garage areas.

Flai Notes:::
While I tried to take some photos of individual units by request, the lighting and wall layout did not allow for any good results worth posting. I'll try taking more in a couple weeks. Another item of note is that they are using flexible plastic tubing for most of the interior plumbing--the exact name of the item escapes me. This will help with the acoustics and any pipe knocking in the building.

:::Sorry, No Weekly Slice of RiverClay PAN this week.