Week 2

First week on the site by myself as the Worksite Manager. Already feeling the pressure to get off to a good start on the site, the discovery of a break-in on site didn't help ease any of that. We left our tools in the shed over the weekend, and when we returned monday someone had broken in through the window, taken the generator and air compressor, and then kicked their way out through the door. On top of that, another break in happened the following Wednesday, but thankfully nothing was stolen.

Even with those set backs, and lots more concerning the foundation and shoring process, a lot was still accomplished this week. The house was fully scraped under the direction of my NCCC assistant, and window sills and framing were begun. On the side, I worked on more shoring, pier construction, and sill replacement. Photos of the process and volunteer group available on flickr!

Week 1

First week working on Rampart with a group of Volunteers. Kate Christina and Alex, all fellow "worksite managers," joined me on the site to get things rolling and continue my training. One of the initial tasks on the site was to get rid of what is known as the blight on the house. Essentially, the city has deemed the property abandoned and in a unlivable condition, imposing a hefty fine on the property due to lack of upkeep. The city has waived the fine for us if we are able to make the house presentable by the end of October. This means the volunteers primary task is to do some cosmetic repairs, starting with scraping, which will eventually allow for priming.

Aside from this, Noelle (construction manager aka boss) did some investigative work and highlighted all the foundational issues. Alex and I began the process of replacing a rotting sill, as well as a couple of the piers that rest under the sill. This whole process can be viewed on flickr. More to come!