538 The Shores Custom Home Construction - Update 4/1/17

After groundbreaking on January 16, crews have been hard at work constructing this one-of-a-kind luxury home. After surveying and measuring the site, dump trucks and bulldozers and other heavy equipment unloaded and moved material to make the lot more suitable for home construction. After measuring and marking for walls and plumbing, construction crews began digging lines to lay pipes, rebar, and other building components before pouring the concrete construction. Since, they have poured the concrete foundations and have started to erect the walls of the structure using insulating concrete form (ICF) blocks. These blocks are pieced together like building blocks, then concrete is poured in the wall cavity to act as a strengthening and insulating material. Using this technique, construction crews are able to erect walls and other structures quickly and easily. Most recently, work has begun on the floor beams for the second story of this custom home. Workers cut and prep rebar in order to form the beams. Once concrete is poured over the rebar supports, the wooden molds and supports will be removed and work will begin on the floor of the second story. Wooden and metal bracing was temporarily installed as concrete was pumped into the walls constructed of ICF blocks. The second floor is beginning to take shape as work continues one this unique luxury home. Crews are cutting and installing rebar to form the second story floor before they pour additional concrete. This project has been moving along quickly, so be sure to check back often for more updates.