Construction progress reports from within the Nicaragua area

 

Rebar and Spread Footings on Subase

All foundation trenches have been dug and much of the rebar structure for the spread footings and foundations are in place.

Preparing Rebar and Digging Foundation Trenches

Deep foundation trenches are in the process of being dug. A large amount of sturdy rebar for the foundation and wall systems has been prepared.

Spread Footings on Compacted Subbase

The walls are starting to go up for the main house. The foundation trenches are still being dug and almost complete. Service quarters block work almost complete.

Foundations Going Down, Walls Going Up...

Site is cleared, filled and compacted. Trenches have been dug for foundations.

Getting Started

Site preparation and early metal work

The Garden Path, First Furniture Arrives

The project is now pretty much finished. All that's left are some minor tidying up jobs and for the pool to be tiled and filled. Plus a few recommendations which are beyond the scope of the contract.

Swimming Pool, Electrical Fittings and Painting

The septic tanks are being connected. The steel frame for the swimming pool is being built. Most lights and fans have been installed and are functioning correctly.

Swimming Pool and Septic Tank Excavations

The swimming pool and septic tank excavations have been dug, and general tidying up and finishing off of details with the carpentry. Most of the workers have now moved on.

Installation of Windows Completed, Carpentry Finishing Up

All the window frames have been installed and the glazing was completed with zero breakages. The cabinets are all installed and are being painted.

Aluminium Windows, Internal Doors and Carpentry

Installation of prefabricated aluminium windows. Marble counter tops set on kitchen and bathroom cabinets.

Cabinetry and Electical Installations Started

Installation of kitchen cabinetry. Electrical fittings being installed. Air-conditioning units fixed in place, but not yet connected.

Base Coat Completed, Water Pump Installed

A small section of base coat painting remains to be done. The water pump has been installed. All bathroom tiling and shower units completed.

Floor Tiling Finished, First Coat of Paint Applied

First coat of paint has been applied, floor tiling finished. Work has begun with the bathroom tiling. Mezzanine floor has been built into tower, and stairs completed.

Roof Tiling Continues, Floor Tiling Starts

Work continues with the covering of the roof. Floor tiling has started. Air conditioning equipment has been delivered.

Roof Structure Completed, Covering Started

The timber structure for the roof has been completed and work has begun with the covering.

Timber Structure for Roof - Pillars Started

All block work is finished. The pillars for the corridors are being prepared.

Walls Finished (except the garage...)

The main and guest house walls are all but finished. Work has started preparing timbers for the pillars and roof structure.

Walls Almost Finished

The lintels around the doors and windows are set and many of the main house walls are up to roof level. The guest house is progressing steadily.

Steel Structure for Guest House Ready

Ready to get going blocking in the steel structure of the guest house.

Making a Start on the Guest House

Work has started on the guest house. The trenches are dug for the foundations, and the footings have started going down.

Blockwork progressing quickly

The walls are going up fast, the pad for the garage is being prepared, the foundations for the Southern end of the house are being done.

Footings and Concrete Rebar Structure

Quick progress is being made with the footings. First delivery of blocks has arrived.

Preparation of Foundations

Digging trenches to lay the foundations

Preparing the base and first truck load of steel

First truck load of steel has been delivered and the fill for the main section of the house is about half done.

Staking out the lot

Final images of the lot before construction begins. Setting out the position the house will stand in the lot.

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