Al-Hamdulillah, we have made tremendous progress on the ground during the last two months. Here is the latest construction progress update from Br. Yusuf Ali, our site manager:
Construction Update as of Feb 5
Roof – Main building roof installation completed and scuppers installed for gutter to be installed
Exterior Brick – completed 98%
Framing contractor – all interior wall and partition wall framing completed – starting ceiling framing and main hall wall and Mehrab interior-finish framing
Sprinkler pipe installation 70% completed
HVAC ducts 80% - in progress gas lines for furnaces, vent drops to be installed after ceiling framing
Concrete for interior stairs and perimeter of the building – Completed; concrete installed for brick ledge and perimeter walkway.
Interior stairs – hand rails completed 80%
Plumbing contractor – interior plumbing started - rough completed and rough inspection passed
Electrical contractor – 60 % completed - most of the in-frame wiring done
Glazing contractor – this contractor has started and installed 90% of the exterior windows and door framing, exterior window glass installed, one double door installed, rest left open for servicing contractor entry and material handling
Contractor for porch concrete walls and slab completed – preparing to install steel framing structure
Audio/Visual contractor signed up – they will install speaker system and customize for separate areas; Visual monitors and cameras will also be installed; we will add on the security system
Alarm contractor – qualifying contractors from several bids
Utilities
Gas Company –has sent us the application to be filled online – request for authorized board member to sign authorization as requested by Gas supply Company to provide natural gas services to the new building. Ahmed Mudhir signed the contract with the gas company.
Georgia Power – we have requested new power line to provide adequate power for this new building – our contractors have provided technical information requested by power company.
DeKalb County – we also have requested county water department for new water meter and connection for new building.
Financials
As of February 5, we have spent $2,082.371.31 on the new structure. Our total banking balance stands at exactly $105,992.09. We need to raise $700,000 to keep the momentum going, to prevent costs from increasing due to delays, and to complete the new building by Ramadhan of this year, in Sha' Allah. We are getting very close to the finish line. Please do all you can to help us reach our common goal.
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