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.

September 26th

:::FotoCap 1: View from Clay Street looking northeast.








:::FotoCap 2: View from the corner of River and Clay Streets.






Observations:::
Just another drive-by report this week as I was unable to schedule a site walk. I am confirmed for next week though so stay tuned for that. The 5th Floor framing is about halfway done. The steel columns for the 3rd and 4th Floor decks have been erected. Interior metal stud framing on the 2nd Floor looks complete throughout. Brick is starting to go up along the 1st Floor west facade.

Flai Notes:::
1. RiverClay is still finalizing the solar panel option for individual units. The update is 1.26 kw solar cells available and numbering 26 total.
2. RiverClay is working with Saddleback Design to provide a cork option at the entry for those interested units. Tile is no longer a viable option at the entryway due to acoustic concerns between floors.
3. RiverClay is striving to achieve LEED Silver rating [Certified-->Silver-->Gold-->Platinum]. Indications are that building energy usage should be about 30% less than other comparable buildings.

:::Weekly Slice of RiverClay PAN

September 19th

:::FotoCap 1: View from River Street looking west.








:::FotoCap 2: View from the corner of River and Clay Streets.






Observations:::
Just did a quick drive-by report this week. The 4th Floor framing is complete and the exterior sheathing is about halfway done. They are laying down the 5th Floor subflooring. Interior metal stud framing continues on the 2nd Floor. Concrete block also continues to form the stair towers at both ends of the building. The exterior decks have not been built out above the top of concrete levels on east or west side.

:::Weekly Slice of RiverClay PAN

September 12th

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








:::FotoCap 2: View looking east from Jefferson Park.








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






Observations:::
Thanks to Ian Roth in Unit 304 who filled in admirably in my absence. Stopping by the project site this week, they are well under way on the 4th Floor framing, probably about halfway done, again starting in the north end and working their way south. Consequently, the 3rd Floor framing and exterior sheathing looks complete all around. The 1st Floor CMU block infill looks pretty complete too. They are starting to build in the non-bearing metal stud framing on the 2nd Floor units. The two parking decks have the interior lighting installed.

Flai Notes:::
Hello to Jeff Dotur and his wife Pat Alexander, who will be coming back to Denver from Seattle and moving into Unit 300. I'll try to get some photos of your unit the next time I go on my walk-through.

Yosemite National Park was awesome. I recommend the 17-mile day hike up to Half Dome for anyone who has some endurance and a strong stomach.

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September 8th

A couple of fuzzy cell-phone pics to tide you over till Frederico returns... apologies if I completely break his posting format.

Most of the third floor exterior framing and sheathing is complete, at least as seen from Clay St. Framing of the fourth floor exterior has begun. Some work was occurring during my visit, which was a sunny Saturday afternoon.

RiverClay and Zocalo Development on TV

In Fred's absence this week I thought I'd post a bit of PR for Zocalo Development. RiverClay and Zocalo's other current project, 2020 Lawrence, were the featured on Fox 31 News' eTeam environmental report the other day. It's a great piece that really promotes what Zocalo is doing with respect to energy-efficient design. Check out the video here:

MyFox Colorado | eTeam- Green Builders