By: Ken Potter, REVOLUTION Construction Manager
It’s August 2016 and we have walls!
Last week the plumbing workers started installing pipes for the roof drains and the drain pipes that will be under floors. This is an important step because we need the roof drain pipes in place before any beams are poured and the drain pipes will need to be properly sloped, and we have a limited depth in which to run them.
We are also working with our structural engineer and architect on the structural beam designs. There are some details that we need to clarify so that we build these as specified. The 2010 earthquake in Haiti impacted all construction here in the DR, and there are some details that we need. Once we have the answers we need, carpenters will begin forming these beams that will span all window and door openings as well as where we will have the translucent domes.
The picture above is the result of my first attempt at flying a drone over the site. It is a basic drone so flying it is a bit tricky and the pictures aren’t 1080p, but it is really neat to see the building from above. I hope to post more pictures or even a video later this week.
Please stay tuned for more updates!
Don’t forget: The REVOLUTION Update Tour is coming back to a location near you! REVOLUTION Construction Manager, Ken Potter, will be traveling to provide updates on the campaign as well as answer your questions relating to the project. Past team members of SRI mission trips are highly encouraged to attend as it will also be a great time of reunion for old friends. Please see the tour dates below and feel free to call the office (419-956-4077) for more information.
TOUR SCHEDULE:
More information coming soon! Please check back on our website HERE in the near future for details.
Wednesday, October 12
Roanoke, VA
Time and Location TBD
Monday, October 17
Concord, NC
Time and Location TBD
Tuesday, October 18
Gainesville, GA
Time and Location TBD
Wednesday, October 19
Nashville, TN
First Presbyterian Church – Nashville
Time TBD
Tuesday, October 25
Peoria, IL
Northwoods Community Church
Time TBD
Thursday, October 27
Fort Wayne, IN
Pine Hills Church
Time TBD
Sunday, October 30
Wauseon, OH
Crossroads Evangelical Church
Time TBD
Wednesday, November 16
Spartanburg, SC
First Presbyterian Church – Spartanburg
Time TBD
As always, please keep in mind that there are many ways you can get involved! Please consider the following options for how you can make a difference:
PRAY – We covet your prayers for this project! Pray for the safety of construction teams on the job site and for our ongoing financial needs to complete the budget. Pray for the lives that will be touched for years to come and ask that God will use the clinic as an incredible tool to reach and help the lost in the San Juan region.
SERVE – Join a construction team! Lead a construction team! We have a great need for laborers right now and would love to have you and your friends, family, church, and co-workers get some hands-on involvement!
SHARE – Help spread the word! If you believe in the importance of the REVOLUTION, please share it with your friends and family! Social media is a great way to do this. Please “Like” and share the Solid Rock International Facebook posts and pictures to help spread awareness to as many as possible!
GIVE – Consider how you and your family can sacrificially give financially to the project in the form of a one-time donation or pledge to help us complete the project budget! You can give online, over the phone (419-956-4077), or by sending a check to: SOLID ROCK INTERNATIONAL, PO Box 20867, Indianapolis, IN 46220.
Thanks for your continued support and for following along on this amazing journey to better healthcare in the Dominican Republic!