UPDATE FROM DOWLAND - JANUARY 20, 2012
(The following update and photos provided by Dowland)
As mentioned in the last report, we are starting the drywall portion of work.
We elected to start in the most challenging of rooms, the fan room. This will allow us to perfect our technique before moving to the more high traffic areas. I have been concerned with the amount of time it will take to complete the drywall installation in the congregation room. High ceilings can be time consuming, never mind compounding the complexity with a curve. However, our subtrade is moving seamlessly through the fan room and has indicated a favorable timeframe to complete the congregation room.~ By March, the drywall will be completed, and taping will be nearing completion.
As you can see in the photos, we have drywall above the finished ceiling height in the mezzanine area. This is part of the "fire separation". This layer of fire rated drywall is part of an assembly and, once the assembly is completed, it will increase the time before a fire in the lower floor can propagate to the upper floor by 1 hour. It also insures that the sprinklers have time to suppress the fire before it can spread. These features are never seen by the public since they are eventually covered by the finished ceiling. However, I offer you the peace of mind of knowing that it is there, especially in light of the unfortunate circumstances that claimed the previous church.
Our charter is scheduled to leave at the end of this month. It will contain goods from paint and flooring to the cultured stone and solid wood doors that will transform the front entry of St. Judes. ~Our millwork materials have arrived ahead of schedule in Iqaluit and arrangements are being made to facilitate an early start on the fabrication.
To summarize, it has been a positive week in production. We are all very pleased with the work completed on site.
CATHEDRAL UPDATE - JANUARY 2012
CONSTRUCTION HIGHLIGHTS
St. Jude’s is nearing completion….Last fall, the spire and cross were erected making the exterior almost complete.
In a report received last week from the construction company, they stated that they had now remobilized to site and were preparing for the drywall installation. The Cathedral lighting is scheduled to be completed the third week of January and the sprinklers will be inspected around the same time. The Mechanical room is complete with the exception of one piece of equipment which is making the trip later this month. All the interior walls are completed and the cathedral is really taking shape. Things are moving well and progress is noticeable daily.
Although costs have increased and we thought this would lead to further delays, we were very grateful that NCC Dowland made a commitment to complete the cathedral in time for Synod in May 2012. Plans are underway for the dedication service on June 3, 2012.
FINANCIAL & FUNDRAISING
Although it all looks like good news – we still have bills to pay which means WE STILL NEED YOUR SUPPORT! We still need to raise approx. $3.5M to complete the cathedral.
The Iqaluit Fundraising Group has been working overtime and report that 2011 was one of their most successful years to date for fundraising! During December they hosted two craft sales as well as the annual Christmas Canteen during the Christmas Games. At the Christmas Canteen alone they brought in approx. $3500 after expenses were paid. Terrific job well done!
COMMITTEE MEETING HIGHLIGHTS (Nov 26, 2011)
A face-to-face meeting was held in Iqaluit Nov 26th with committee members, Bishop Andrew and representatives from NCC and FSC.
It was noted that Triodetic (the steel dome manufacturer) had done a terrific job and that the structure is unique.
Decisions about interior furnishings / finishings were discussed and a wish list was compiled.
- Church pews / chairs
- Cross (will be made locally using narwhal tusks)
- Tusks (are on hand and were provided from the parish in Taloyoak)
- Baptismal Font – on hand but may have a new soapstone designed
- Altar – being provided by St. John the Evangelist in Edmonton, AB
- Tapestry – being made by parishes in the Arctic
- Bishop’s chair – to be inspected for refurbishing
- Stained/etched glass – interior doors are to be etched glass – decision still required on the other interior windows
- TV screen (NCC Dowland is costing this out)
The meeting concluded with a tour of the new building.
LOOKING AHEAD
A final face-to-face meeting with Bishop Andrew, the fundraising committees and the construction and architect firms is scheduled for early March 2012 in Iqaluit. Important final decisions will be made at this meeting.
How do you get in touch with us?
Diocese of the Arctic
P.O. Box 190, Yellowknife, NT X1A 2N2
Phone: (867) 873-5432 Fax: (867) 873-8478
Registered Charity # BN 13040-2019-RR0002
You can make a donation by cheque or Visa and also online through “Canada Helps”.
Check our Diocesan website for the latest news and updates on St. Jude’s. www.arcticnet.org or you can also find us on Facebook.
UPDATE FROM DOWLAND - JANUARY 13, 2012
We have now remobilized to site and are preparing for the drywall installation. The Cathedral lighting will be completed by Tuesday next week, and the sprinklers will be inspected around the same time. The Mechanical rooom is complete with the exception of one piece of equipment which is making the trip later this month. All the interior walls are completed and the cathedral is really taking shape. The drywallers will be arriving onsite early next week. Over the next couple of reports you will notice some significant change.
UPDATE FROM DOWLAND - NOVEMBER 22, 2011
Currently the mezzanine is completely framed and we are working on drywalling the mechanical rooms. Once this is completed, we can begin the installation of mechanical equipment. Sprinklers are well underway and we should have the main rough in completed within a couple of weeks. I would like to begin the drywall of the main dome at the beginning of January. This will be subject to having our electrical and mechanical rough ins 100% completed and inspected. Once the drywall is installed, the main congregation room will be truly awesome to see. We are all looking forward to that day onsite! See bathroom entrance photos below.
 PHOTOS FROM NCC - NOVEMBER 17, 2011
This is of the large gutter that is being worked on now.
 This is of the access to the crawl space in the foundation.
 is along the edges of the doorways.
 the ends of the small roofs at doorways
 this is the panel to the crawl space from the exterior
 This is the large gutter that they are currently working on with the flashings.Update from Dowland - November 2, 2011
We have recently completed the fire spray installation. We can now begin installation of the sprinkler system and all electrical and mechanical systems in the congregation area.
We have framed the bathrooms and are beginning the electrical and mechanical rough in.
Mechanical ductwork has been moving forward within the crawl space.
The mezzanine construction will begin at the end of the week. Once completed, we wil be able to finish the remainder of the steel stud work that is required.
Things are moving well onsite progress is noticeable daily on the interior.
Update from NCC
October 28, 2011
The visor on the entry has been completed. They are working on the gutter and have the JBL unit back and making good progress.
Triodetic is doing the first coat in the gutter and it is going well.
NCC/Dowland have installed the wires for the parking areas, they have done the trenching and run the cables.
NCC/Dowland is also doing the cementitiious product on the Styroforan inside. This is the fire proof covering on the insulation. It is sprayed on. It is a thin layer of cement thatis applied under pressure. This started today (Oct 28) and should be done by Monday or Tuesday. They are also closing in the misc items on the exterior around the foundation.
Update from NCC
October 21, 2011
Here are some pictures that Brent took today
We are a week away from having the outside work all completed
The water/sewer and electrical have been hooked up
And work inside has commenced
Report for Diocese from Dowland
October 17th, 2011
Insulation that arrived from the sealift is beign installed.
Work on the steel area continues.
More building supplies arrived by Sealift last week.
More concrete fixing underway.
CATHEDRAL UPDATE - OCTOBER 2011
FINANCIAL UPDATE
Our fundraising efforts are ongoing…..
In June 2011, the Diocese of the Arctic hired a consultant from Metasoft Corporation for a period of six months to assist us in looking for corporations and foundations that would be interested in helping out financially with rebuilding St. Jude’s.
Since fundraising commenced in 2006 the Diocese office has sent out approximately 5400 requests by mail to corporations, foundations and churches. This year alone we have sent out 643 requests and are always looking for new contacts. We would like to hear from you if you have any ideas!
“Many are the plans in a man’s hearts,
but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails”.
(Proverbs 19:21)
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CONSTRUCTION HIGHLIGHTS
With the spire and cross in place on St. Jude’s Cathedral it is once again a prominent feature on the landscape of Iqaluit.
On Sept 23rd, Ed Picco, Chairperson of the local fundraising group in Iqaluit said in an email: “The cathedral is moving forward with the shell almost complete and with the steeple installed by Triodetic.
Excitement in the community and pride on seeing the building shell in place has been tremendous. From this point, interior work and electrical will begin with scheduled completion set for May 2012.”
WE LOVE TO SHARE GOOD NEWS
These items can be purchased and monies will go towards the rebuilding of St. Jude’s.
Please contact the parish office at: 867-979-5595
Suncatcher
Photo cards of the new St. Jude’s
LOOKING AHEAD
A face-to-face meeting with Bishop Andrew, the fundraising committees and the construction & architect firms is scheduled to take place in Iqaluit on November 27, 2011.
Please keep this important meeting in your prayers.
Colours have been selected for the interior of the cathedral. A colourboard can be seen on our website: www.arcticnet.org under updates.
HOW DO YOU GET IN TOUCH WITH US?
Diocese of the Arctic
P.O. Box 190, Yellowknife, NT X1A 2N2
Ph: (867) 873-5432 Fax: (867) 873-8478
Registered Charity # BN 13040-2019-RR0002
Donations can also be made online
through “Canada Helps”.
Check our Diocesan website for the latest news and photos on St. Jude’s. www.arcticnet.org You can also find us on Facebook – St. Jude’s Cathedral – Diocese of the Arctic.
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ST. JUDE'S CATHEDRAL
UPDATE OCT. 11
Front facade completely boarded in, which allows us to heat the inside the building.
New utility Power poles are in the ground.
This photo is a little fuzzy but shows the front wall from the inside ready for spray on insulation.
Triodetic is still finishing up their work on the eyebrow.
ST. JUDE'S CATHEDRAL
UPDATE SEPT 30
Lot's of coring took place this week.
Damaged concrete in crawlspace was fixed this week.
The "eyebrow" is almost finished now. And we have moved our heaters inside the building.
We are starting to build the front facade.
ST. JUDE’S CATHEDRAL
Week of Sept 18th
Last week you saw a picture of the Lantern framed. Now you can see the Lantern after it has been spray foamed.
We have now completed spraying the insulation on the 3 Dormers, this includes the front face as well as the two sides.
Foundation walls have also been sprayed with insulation allowing us to proceed with the Metal cladding.
Waterlines to supply St Jude’s with Tap water have been tested and laid in the ground ready to be backfilled.
Diocese Weekly Report
September 16
In the lantern of the church we placed pink Styrofoam in the openings in order the make the building weather tight as it starts to get cold.
We placed metal in front of the dormers in order to there to prepare for insulating.
We are coring holes for the Electricians. The main power to the building will come up through the holes, switch boxes will be mounted on a wall, which will be built at a later date.
We laid and connected the sewage pipe from the church to the trunk line on the street.
Anglican Church Gift & Book Store*
Come see our many other items - CDs, DVDs, Plaques, Necklaces, Mugs, Toys, Books & much more. Browsers Welcome! $4/each
OPEN: Saturdays 11am - 5pm
*Outside store entrance is in the Parish Hall building, across from Green Row.
In one photo above, this Hall is on the bottom right; a long grey building with green roof.
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St Judes Cathedral Progress Report
September 10, 2011
- Triodetic is finishing up their work on the cathedral they have at least 1 week left and probably longer on their existing scope of work with NCC. NCC-DCL has made an arrangement that we will work on site while Triodetic is finishing up this work as they are almost done and we need to get started.
- Triodetic has about 2-3 weeks left of work for NC-DCL which is important to do before it gets any colder.
- FSC is working on a design for the front stairs and should have it ready by the end of October, materials will be procured and work on the stairs will start shortly thereafter.
- The first priority on site for NCC-DCL is to build the wall across the front of the church in order to close it in so we can temporary heat and also for security of the church while it is under construction.
- Nunavut Excavating is on site building the water & sewer lines. Next week they will start to place some fill on the site.
There are some pictures below on the current progress at St Judes.
This is a good picture of the church and the surrounding nieghbourhood with the soup kitchen (I think) in the background. You can see the steel studs going up around the bottom of the church. At the top of the church there are some louvers that need to be installed aroudn the base of the steeple, in addition a good water seal needs to be finsihed here by Triodetic.
You can see the work on the front entrance of the church in this picture, Triodetic is working on finishing off the façade of the “eyebrow”.
Here is another picture of some of the steel stud work. The wood paneling “chip board” you see in the door needs to be removed as it was
temporary hoarding for winter and replaced with the finish material around these doors, this is some of the work Triodetic still needs to complete.
Here's the color scheme for the interior of the cathedral!
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