Walls Go Up

Two days of concrete cutting doesn't really give us much to show, but today the walls were framed - now that looks like progress. The first picture is the new demising wall between us and the small space that will be left for a restaurant (because more of those are needed downtown???) The second picture is the storage room and the last is the office, break room and bathrooms.







Next week electricians and plumbers will start running stuff through the walls. Also, next week the HVAC contractor will start to layout ducts and stuff.

For those who are wondering...still no decision on the lights for the low ceiling area. We learned today that we can buy direct from Cooper Lighting due to a deal with Ace Hardware so that changes everything. More on that next week I am sure.

Pam is learning all about VOIP (Voice Over Internet) for our phone system. I guess things HAVE changed since we last bought a system.

Today we established the date to begin setting store fixtures and merchandise - February 16. Of course that is subject to change should anything hold up construction, like a lack of decision on light fixtures.

Most stores use their new employees to build fixtures and place all of the merchandise. That process takes about 5 - 6 weeks using employees. We decided to spend $47,000 to use a professional service and get it done in 2 weeks instead. Only time will tell if we are really stupid or blazing new trails. (Actually, we're not the first - the new Crown Ace Hardware in Liberty Station did it with pros too.)

Thanks for checking in with us.