Longhouse Project Construction Updates
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October 5, 2010
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Hardwood flooring, installation, and material holdups have delayed the project’s completion. Classes previously scheduled in the Longhouse will be held elsewhere on campus until the work is completed. Please check class schedules for details. Project completion is expected Oct. 25. Contact Brian McMurray, (541) 463-5829.

September 21, 2010
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Hardwood flooring installation has been delayed several weeks, causing project completion to move out to the second week of October. The first few weeks of classes that have been scheduled for the Longhouse will be held elsewhere on campus. Please check class schedules. Finish-out work continues in the building, including painting, hanging doors and kitchen set up. Landscaping is close to complete. Project completion is expected in early October. Contact Brian McMurray, (541) 463-5829

August 24, 2010
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Carpenters are swinging doors and completing interior trim work. Exterior doors should be hung by August 26. Electricians are nearing completion on installation of light fixtures. Installation of the wood flooring system begins on August 23. A concrete floor pattern and stain in the Hall of Honor room has been decided and should be completed by August 30. The bathroom tile work is complete, and the kitchen floor installed. Kitchen equipment will arrive August 23. Landscaping is underway on the north end of the building. The AV contractor is on board and has begun purchasing equipment. Parking lot asphalt has been patched. Expect final inspections over the next two weeks. Project completion expected Sept 10. Contact Brian McMurray, (541) 463-5829.

August 17, 2010
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Carpenters are hanging door frames and trimming out windows. New doors arrived August 13. Electricians are installing light fixtures. The contractor is installing cedar planking up in skylight cupola. Concrete floor stain and polish completed in all but one room. Installation of the wood floor will begin during the week of August 16. Bathroom tile work will be completed by August 17. The kitchen floor will be installed this week, with kitchen equipment to follow. Landscaping work has begun on north end of building. AV bids have been received. Parking lot repairs have begun in lot A. Project completion expected September 1. Contact Brian McMurray, (541) 463-5829.

August 10, 2010
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Application of concrete floor stain and polish will finish this week. Tile work is nearing completion in restrooms and trim carpentry work has begun. New doors will arrive at the end of this week. The wood floor installation is planned to begin this week and kitchen equipment is scheduled to go in mid-August. Sidewalk pavers and stone planter walls are nearing completion on the west and south sides of the building. Landscaping on the north end of the site will follow. Parking lot repairs to be made over the next two weeks. Project completion expected September 1. Contact: Brian McMurray, (541) 463-5829.

August 3, 2010
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Concrete floors have been sanded and are ready for stain. Stain should go down the end of this week. Tile work is nearing completion in restrooms. Trim carpentry work will begin this week, with door installations to follow. Wood floor installation will begin the week of August 9. Kitchen equipment is also scheduled to go in mid August. Sidewalk pavers and stone planter walls are nearing completion on the west and south sides of the building. Landscaping on the north end of the site will follow. Parking lot repairs to be made over the next two weeks. Project completion is expected Sept. 1. Contact Brian McMurray, (541) 463-5829.

July 27, 2010
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Tile installation in restrooms is underway. Concrete stain and polish has begun and should be completed towards the end of the week. Wood floor and kitchen equipment installation is scheduled to complete mid August. Sidewalk pavers and stone planter walls are being installed on the west side of the building and landscaping work on the north end of the site will follow the pavers and stonework. Project completion expected September 1. Contact Brian McMurray, (541) 463-5829.

July 20, 2010
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Interior paint has been completed and restroom tile installation has begun. Sidewalk pavers are being installed on the west side of the building. Concrete floor finishing is to begin the last week of July and this work is expected to take approximately one week. Wood floor installation will follow. Kitchen equipment is scheduled to go in mid August. Project completion expected September 1, 2010. Contact Brian McMurray, (541) 463-5829.

July 13, 2010
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Interior wall and ceiling paint will be completed July 16. Concrete floor finishing, tile installation, and wood floor covering will follow. The parking lot curbs have been poured and paver sidewalks are being installed. Project completion expected September 1, 2010. Contact Brian McMurray, (541) 463-5829.

June 29, 2010
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Interior painting has begun and will continue for three weeks. Concrete floor finishing, tile installation and trim work will follow. Parking lot curbs will be poured and landscaping work will begin this week. Project completion expected in September 2010. Contact Brian McMurray, (541) 463-5829.

June 15, 2010
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Sheetrock installation and finishing should be completed by June 21, when interior painting will commence. Plumbers have completed all gas piping and the building’s meter has been turned on. New building transformer has been installed and electrical work on lighting continues. Landscaping and parking lot work will be beginning the week of June 21. Project completion expected September 1, 2010. Contact Brian McMurray, (541) 463-5829.

June 1, 2010
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Sheetrock installation will continue this week. Plumbers will be on site completing gas piping for mechanical equipment and installing hot water heaters. The fire department connection was completed last week. Expect main building power to be turned on this week and electricians will continue working on lighting system. Expect work on parking lot curbs to start early June. Landscaping crew will resume site work mid-June. Project completion expected September 1, 2010. Contact Brian McMurray, (541) 463-5829.

May 25, 2010
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Received partial electrical rough in inspection last week and an AV rough in is nearly complete. Rough in for security system, data and phones is also near completion. Installation of drywall was scheduled to begin the week of May 21 and take approximately three weeks to complete. The bid for kitchen equipment has gone out and interior doors and hardware are being ordered. A temporary storage container and a covered work area have been set up for ongoing work on the cedar planking. Project completion expected September 2010. Contact: Brian McMurray, (541) 463-5829.

May 18, 2010
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Electrical and AV rough in work is nearly complete. An inspection is scheduled mid-week. The walls are being prepped to allow installation of cedar planking and work is expected to be completed this week. Wall insulation is to be completed by May 17. A new fire department connection to the building is also expected to be completed this week and drywall work will begin and is expected to take approximately five weeks to complete. Project completion expected September 1, 2010. Contact Brian McMurray, (541) 463-5829.

May 11, 2010
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Electrical and audio-visual rough in work will continue this week. Also, there will be some insulation installed and prep on walls that will receive cedar planking. The fire protection contractor will be installing the piping to the new fire department connection located on the west side of the building. Drywall work is expected to begin May 17. Project completion expected September 1. Contact Brian McMurray, (541) 463-5829.

April 27th, 2010
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Mechanical and plumbing rough-in work is largely complete. The fire protection contractor lacks installation of an outside fire department connection, but is otherwise complete. Bid requests for interior wall board and acoustical ceilings have gone out and will close next week. Expect that work to begin mid-May. Electrical rough in is also near completion. Bids have been received for all interior doors and hardware and they will be ordered next week. Two loads of cedar logs that were delivered to the site last week, will be split into planks for the interior wall cladding. Project completion is expected early September. Contact Brian McMurray, (541) 463-5829.

April 6, 2010
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A lot of work is going on at the Longhouse right now. Installation of heating and air conditioning equipment is nearing completion. The HVAC control sub is expected to finish work next week. The electrician is working on power feeds to all new equipment and is also roughing in for kitchen appliances. Plumbers are on site, installing piping for domestic and waste water lines. Planks and walls were prepared this past week for interior siding mock up in the room designated as the Hall of Honor. Mock up is expected to occur this week or next. Project completion expected September 2010. Contact Brian McMurray, 5829.

March 23, 2010
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The HVAC contractor and the fire protection contractor continue working on site. Plumbing submittals have been reviewed and the contractor has scheduled work to begin the last week of March. Project completion expected August 2010. Contact Brian McMurray, (541) 463-5829.

March 16, 2010
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The HVAC contractor is on site installing new equipment, and the fire protection contractor is installing sprinkler piping. The plumbing contractor is preparing equipment submittals for engineering review and approval. Expect plumbing work to begin late March. Project completion expected August 1. Contact Brian McMurray, (541) 463-5829.

March 9, 2010
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The HVAC contractor has begun work. The fire protection contractor is fabricating sprinkler piping. The plumbing contract has been awarded and the contractor is preparing equipment submittals for engineering review. Expect plumbing work to begin mid-March. Project completion is expected August 1, 2010. Contact Brian McMurray, (541) 463-5829.

March 2, 2010
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Installation of HVAC equipment is to begin the first week of March. The fire protection plan is in the final approval stage, and work is expected to begin later this month. Plumbing bids opened February 2. Contact Brian McMurray, (541) 463-5829.

February 23, 2010
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Installation of HVAC equipment is to begin the first week of March. The fire protection plan is in the final approval stage, and work is expected to begin later this month. Plumbing bids will open February 24 and the project completion is expected by August 1. Contact Brian McMurray, 5829.

February 16, 2010
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Installation of HVAC equipment is to begin the first week of March. The fire protection plan is in the final approval stage, and we expect work to begin later this month. Plumbing bids will open February 24 and the project completion is expected by August 1. Contact Brian McMurray, (541) 463-5829.

February 9, 2010
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Installation of HVAC equipment is to begin the first week of March. The fire protection plan is in the final approval stage, and we expect work to start mid February. Plumbing bids will open February 24 and the project completion is expected by August 1. Contact Brian McMurray, (541) 463-5829.

February 2, 2010
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HVAC and fire protection contractors are both on board and preparing to begin work on Longhouse site. A bid package for plumbing work is ready and will go out to bidders next week. Plumbing contractor expected to be on board by the last week in February. Project completion is expected July 1. Contact Brian McMurray, (541) 463-5829.

January 26, 2010
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Work continues on the splitting of a number of cedar logs into siding planks, which are to be used for the building interior. Work has begun on a mock up wall using that interior siding. Plans are also underway to produce a mock up of the display cabinets which will go in the Hall of Honor. The HVAC contractor has submitted information to the engineer to get approval to order equipment. Fire protection contractor is awaiting approval from the fire marshal. A bid package is currently being prepared for the plumbing contract. Project completion expected May 2010. Contact Brian McMurray, (541) 463-5829.

January 12, 2010
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The fire protection contractor is preparing drawings for fire marshal approval. The HVAC contractor is on board and making preparations to begin work. Work has begun on mockup for interior cedar planking. Contact Brian McMurray, (541) 463-5829.

December 15, 2009
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The fire protection contractor is preparing design drawings for the Fire Marshall’s approval. Bids were received for HVAC work during the week of December 7; award of the contract is expected by December 22. Work has begun on ‘mockup’ for interior cedar planking. Project completion is expected May 1, 2010. Contact Brian McMurray, (541) 463-5829.

November 24, 2009
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Contractor to finish trenching of overhead logs on November 24 that allow placement of the lighting fixtures. Longhouse Committee members met on November 18 to review AV design and gave approval. Expect work on fire sprinklers to begin mid-December Bids for HVAC work are due December 9. Project completion is expected by May 1, 2010. Contact Brian McMurray, (541) 463-5829.

November 17, 2009
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The contractor is preparing logs for installation of overhead lighting fixtures. A Longhouse Committee meeting is planned on 11/18 to review final AV design. Fire protection work will begin during Dec. Site is work completed. Project completion is expected May 1, 2010. Contact Brian McMurray, (541) 463-5829.

November 10, 2009
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Site work continuing and will be completed this week. Longhouse sub-committee reviewed AV design Oct. 30 and will make recommendations to full committee. A request for bids has gone out for Fire Protection work. Project completion expected May 1, 2010. Contact Brian McMurray, (541) 463-5829.

November 3, 2009
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The contractor will start work on remaining storm drain lines and other site work beginning November 3. The Longhouse sub-committee reviewed AV design on October 30 and is making a recommendation to their committee. A request for bids has gone out for a fire protection system. Project completion is expected May 1, 2010. Contact Brian McMurray, (541) 463-5829.

October 27, 2009
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Contractor selected to complete storm drain work. AV consultant to deliver final design October 26.. Project completion expected May 1, 2010. Contact Brian McMurray, (541) 463-5829.

October 20, 2009
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Landscaping work completed for this summer. The AV consultant is to deliver design for final review this week. Bids for remaining storm drain work to be released this week. Contact Brian McMurray, (541) 463-5829.

October 6, 2009
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Landscaping work completed for this summer. The AV consultant has met with the sub-committee to present schematic design this week. Contact Brian McMurray, (541) 463-5829.

September 22, 2009
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Landscaping work is complete for the summer. An AV consultant is working on the design for audio, visual, smart classroom and video conferencing requirements of this project. Contact Brian McMurray, (541) 463-5829.

September 15, 2009
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LCC grounds staff continue landscaping work. An AV (Audio/Visual) consultant has been hired and is working on design for audio, visual, smart classroom, and video conferencing components of this project. Contact Brian McMurray, (541) 463-5829.

September 1, 2009
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Landscaping work continues by LCC grounds staff. An audiovisual consultant has been hired and is working on design for audio, visual, smart classroom and video conferencing components of this project. Contact Brian McMurray, (541) 463-5829.

August 4, 2009
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LCC grounds staff are continuing work on the landscaping. Revisions to kitchen design have been completed. Proposals for an audio-visual system design are due Thursday, August 6. Contact Brian McMurray, (541) 463-5829.

July 21, 2009
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Site features and irrigation lines are being installed by LCC grounds staff. Electrical rough-in and ductwork continues inside. Don Day conducted a class over the weekend in splitting cedar logs into planks for use in the building interior. Contact Brian McMurray, (541) 463-5829.

July 14, 2009
LONGHOUSE UPDATE
Landscaping work is underway by LCC grounds staff. Electrical rough-in and ductwork continues inside. A request for proposal has been released for audio visual design services. Contact Brian McMurray, (541) 463-5829.

June 23, 2009
NATIVE AMERICAN LONGHOUSE
Grounds staff have begun landscaping work on the east side of the building. Electrical rough-in and ductwork continues inside. Contact Brian McMurray, (541) 463-5829.

June 16, 2009
LONGHOUSE UPDATE
Site work will be completed this week and electricians are continuing with rough in. Installation of HVAC ductwork will also continue this week. LCC grounds staff have begun landscaping prep work on the east side of the building. Contact Brian McMurray, (541) 463-5829.

June 2, 2009
LONGHOUSE UPDATE
Delta Construction has started on underground utility work and will be doing additional site work from June 1-19. FM Sheet Metal will be installing ductwork and Facilities electricians putting in electrical boxes and conduit and will be doing rough-in work for the audio-visual and fire alarm systems. Contact Brian McMurray, (541) 463-5829.

May 27, 2009
LONGHOUSE UPDATE
Work is resuming with vigor this week on the longhouse project. Electricians are on site laying out boxes and installing low voltage conduit from vault to building. Thad Cowdin from Information Technology is coordinating with National Network Services to begin installation of phone/data lines to the longhouse and on to the waste water treatment plant. Cable will be pulled from the building 4 data room. Delta Construction began utility site work May 26 with re-routing of the storm drain line on the south end of the building and installing the new storm drain line in the adjacent parking lot. Delta has coordinated work with Lease Crutcher Lewis's (LCL) project superintendent. LCL will begin setup in the parking lot on June 2. FM Sheet Metal is fabricating duct and expects to start installing this week. McKenzie Commercial will make framing modifications as needed for ducting. Contact Brian McMurray, (541) 463-5829.

May 19, 2009
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Delta Construction Company will begin work the week of May 18 to complete site work to move utilities. The longhouse committee is in the process of reviewing and finalizing the kitchen design, audio visual requirements and smart classroom features. Interior HVAC ductwork will commence June 1. Contact Brian McMurray, (541) 463-5829.

April 21, 2009
LONGHOUSE UPDATE
A contract for lighting is being prepared and request for quotes for installation of HVAC ductwork and grills will go out today. Facilities electricians are ordering materials for electrical installations. Contact: Brian McMurray, (541) 463-5829.

April 14, 2009
LONGHOUSE UPDATE
Exterior windows, siding and the roof are complete on the Longhouse at Lane Community College. Bids for limited site work are due on April 14 and lighting package bids are due on April 16. Facilities, Management and Planning staff are working out a schedule for coordinating electrical, mechanical and HVAC work. For more information contact Brian McMurray at (541) 463-5829.

June 3, 2008
LONGHOUSE LOGS GO UP TODAY
Sixteen Douglas Fir logs measuring 12 feet long by 20 inches in diameter that will serve as upright, interior supports for the 6,200 square foot longhouse will go up today.
The logs are from the Coquille Forest in Southwest Oregon and were donated and blessed by the Coquille Tribe and then turned at a mill in Molalla.
The Longhouse will serve as a multicultural educational facility and meeting place for students and the community. Construction follows years of advocacy and planning by students, staff and others.
About $1 million in cash and in-kind materials has been donated by more than 200 individuals, businesses, organizations, foundations, tribes, and casinos, including $250,000 from the LCC Board of Education.