Construction on the Bing Kong
Tong Building
For CCHE Quarterly Report
1/1/2014 – 3/31/2014
Prior to beginning of construction, abatement of
hazardous materials took place.
Karen Willig of Enercore Services is removing roof materials to test for
asbestos.
Abatement proceeds with removal of three layers of old
roofing.
Doors and windows are removed from the site to
storage.
Some went to Sacramento for restoration, these were returned wrapped
in protective material. Others were placed directly into storage.
On March 3rd, a gala start of construction event was
held in front of the Tong Building.
It began with a traditional Chinese lion dance.
The celebration featured speakers who represented
agencies key to the successful launching of Phase 1.
The speaker at the podium is Don Nottoli, Sacramento District 5 County
Supervisor. On the right is Mimi Morris, Executive Officer of the CCHE.
On the left is Mark Bettencourt, Mayor of Isleton.
A temporary center wall was constructed to help
stabilize the building during construction.
Tilt-up jacks used to erect concrete tilt-up buildings were employed to
bring the structure back to vertical.
Existing concrete was broken up and removed to make
way for footings for restoration of the façade.
The metal siding as well as the shiplap siding that was
under it were removed.
These will be replaced by 1/2 inch plywood sheets and new metal siding.
Forms are completed and ready for concrete to be
poured