Shakopee New Build

Update 3- August 3, 2010

This Shakopee build is entering its final weeks of construction. Several volunteer teams are at work on the home’s front, finishing siding and installing the railings and posts on the porch. Slowly but surely, most work has moved indoors, where the team is focused on finishing the interior trim now that doors and windows are in place. Once trim is complete, the team will touch up the home’s freshly painted walls. With flooring, cabinets, and countertops already installed, small interior projects will keep the team busy for the final push towards a new, welcoming home.

Contributed by Margaret Scott (Photo by Jordan Kocak) 

Update 2 - July 13, 2010

The Shakopee build is looking more and more like a home after three additional weeks of construction. This week the crew will focus on installing sheetrock in the home’s garage, finishing the newly constructed porch, and installing siding on the home’s exterior. Site Supervisor Erik Johnson hopes to finish the siding project within the week so the house will be fully waterproofed before work moves inside. The home’s interior will be the next big task with cabinets arriving any time, flooring ready to go, and painting set to start after the drywall is sanded.

Contributed by Margaret Scott (Photo by Rachel Anderson)

Update 1 - June 21, 2010

Shakopee is now entering its fourth week of construction, and site supervisor Erik Johnson and AmeriCorps member Jordan Kocak have a volunteer crew from BlueCross BlueShield. The group is working all over the house – installing windows, roofing, and preparing the basement before pouring the concrete floor. Work will continue on the exterior of the house while the crew waits for the electrical work to be finished and inspected. Erik expects that the group will begin working inside to install insulation and drywall by the end of the week.

Contributed by Margaret Scott (Photo by Rachel Anderson)