Strong foundations

Over the weekend, the concrete truck was called in to cast the base for the fire escape staircase. At the same time, the steel components of the staircase structure are being fabricated offsite at the workshop. Once they are ready, they will be transported here and assembled.

Previously, the demolition team had removed two sections of the external corridor where the foundation of the staircase will sit. Since then, that depression in the ground had been crying out to be filled.

The same section today, with the concrete hardened sufficiently. No chance of those irritating stray footprints here.

Since last week, the ceiling board people have also been installing the metal frames for the false ceiling progressively throughout various locations around the building, and all the toilets.

Once the frame is in place, they can then affix the ceiling boards over the grid.

And plaster over the boards to arrive at a smooth finish.

In the morning today, a set of windows and grilles appear mysteriously at the worksite.

Window people apparently only start work in the evening at 5pm. They appear suddenly from a truck and within moments, started fixing the frames onto the openings. This is the kitchen window from which Aunty will gaze out of dreamily while washing her utensils.

Applying sealant around the edges - N1 classroom window. And then just after 6pm the workers were quickly ushered off the premises by their foreman. It's great that they abide strictly by the authorities' timings for construction work. Guess they'll be back tomorrow for another hour of work then.