MRI: The machine will arrive on May 8. The schedule slip was due primarily to additional precautions and research into interference with existing labs. Renovation should start about February 20, with dust protection followed by demolition.
Expansion: We are applying for the preliminary design review today. Once we have approved preliminary design we will be able to get foundation and Steel erection permits. We will be applying for site clearing permits most likely in the morning. Tree clearing will be limited to the extents of the building foundation + 20 ‘ to allow for code clearance and construction equipment travel. The trees affected will be minimal. You may start seeing some cones and other equipment showing up over the next few weeks. Office trailers will be set in place as soon as we have a permit for them. We will be installing fencing around the perimeter of the project to limit access to the site. Once this happens, we will loose some parking in the rear access area, and incoming traffic into the building from the rear door will need to be limited.
Jim
Discoverers and Discoveries 