After great anticipation, construction on the Jewish Home’s new east wing began on September 1, 2004.
Made possible with funds raised by our "Fulfilling Our Promise" comprehensive campaign, the new facility will house state-of-the-art medical clinics, a geriatric research center, and a new modern kosher kitchen. The upgrading and renovation of our existing facilities will provide new centers for wellness and fitness and creative arts, a new synagogue and spiritual space, and a coffee bistro and gift boutique for residents.
Construction Chronicles
Project Update 4/23/07
By the time you read this update, the walls that have been keeping our project under wraps will be gone. In fact, as I write this, I’m sure many of you have already noticed that some of the construction walls were removed from the B-building hallways and this area is now protected by sheets of plastic.
In the café the cabinets are in place and the equipment is being installed. If you use your imagination you can smell the coffee brewing. Can the pastries be far behind?
On a more serious note, the inspectors were at the Home on Friday, April 27. They gave the project a thorough inspection and issued the Jewish Home a stocking permit. This permit will allow us to set up the areas, stock the shelves, and give the space a final cleaning before we open it to our Jewish Home community. Our fitness center is also nearing completion. The exercise equipment has arrived and is ready to be put into place. This means no more excuses for skipping that workout since the center will be available to all residents and staff.
The grounds, too, are being brightened with plantings and a good general clean-up. Construction fences are coming down, and Turner Construction has begun the process of packing up for their departure.
All these changes indicate that the inconveniences of having construction on-site will soon produce the rewards of beautiful and exciting new and renovated spaces that everyone at the Jewish Home of San Francisco can enjoy.
– Ivan Johnson
Facility Services Director
The Jewish Home gratefully acknowledges and sincerely thanks the many philanthropic individuals and organizations whose generous donations towards our capital improvements have solely made this building project possible.
Construction Chronicles
Update 3/23/07
Phase 2 of our construction/renovation project, which includes the new public areas, continues to come together, and is scheduled to be substantially completed by March 30, pending OSHPD (Office of Statewide Health Planning & Development) inspections.
We can anticipate additional inspections by OSHPD, the Department of Health, the San Francisco Fire Department and State Fire Marshall. But as we watch, the space is definitely coming alive; the dust is settling and temporary walls are coming down.
- Colors for the garden café have been selected and the sleek tile floor in the A-building lobby has been laid.
- B-building residents and staff will have noticed that new doors are being installed, connecting this building to the new space. Several more new doors are being installed in the galleria hallway, as well as in other locations. These doors are installed according to the City of San Francisco’s fire codes, and will secure an even safer environment for our residents and staff.
- The up-lighting for the stained glass structure (made up of the beautiful windows from our old synagogue) is being installed.
- Exterior landscaping is in progress, with new plantings on both the island in front of the A-building’s entrance, as well as in the main parking lots.
- Plans are being developed to relocate the gift shop and the garden café into their new space. We are also in the process of moving the clinics into the Rosenberg Family Center.
As time draws near for the grand opening, we begin to see more smiles on the faces of residents and staff. No doubt everyone has visions of enjoying our new garden café, making a purchase in the new gift shop, or using the new wellness center. Whatever we look forward to, it is gratifying to watch the spaces transform from work sites filled with contractors to thriving areas which residents, visitors, volunteers and staff alike will fill with laughter, good conversation, services, and activities.
– Ivan Johnson
Facility Services Director
The Jewish Home gratefully acknowledges and sincerely thanks the many philanthropic individuals and organizations whose generous donations towards our capital improvements have solely made this building project possible.
Construction Chronicles
Update 2/22/07
We are entering the final stages of phase 2 of the construction project, which includes our new synagogue, an exercise room, renovated garden café and gift shop, and a new main corridor. This new corridor will allow residents and staff to move between the lobby of the A-building, the B-building, and the new Rosenberg Family Center.
- Over the Presidents’ Day holiday, work continued in the A-building lobby with the removal of the old floor tile. Installation of the new floor tile design began on February 20 and will continue through the next week.
- Turner Construction Company has been working on the interior of the site, completing the wall-framing, electrical wiring, and HVAC mechanical systems rough-ins. Once OSHPD (Office of Statewide Health Planning & Development) has inspected and certified the work, Turner Construction will be able to start enclosing the space with drywall. The drywall will add character and dimensions to the project, allowing us to see the beauty of this new area. Finishing touches will begin after the drywall installation is completed. New colors have been selected for the walls and new ceiling tiles will be put into place. Thereafter, carpeting and the new VCT tile floor pattern will serve to unify the buildings.
- The excitement of the project continues with the new synagogue. The new wavy ceiling is being put in place and the new millwork will be arriving soon. These two features are critical to the overall look of the new space. We will all be able the view the progress as the temporary walls are taken down and the areas begin to open, displaying the new colors and designs.
I know we are all looking forward to sharing coffee, pastries, and good conversation in our new café, exercising in our new fitness room, and attending services in the new synagogue. As we anticipate the final days of work on this project, I will continue to provide updates on the progress of this exciting and wonderful addition to the Home.
– Ivan Johnson
Facility Services Director
The Jewish Home gratefully acknowledges and sincerely thanks the many philanthropic individuals and organizations whose generous donations towards our capital improvements have solely made this building project possible.
Construction Chronicles
Update 11/27/06
PARKING:
The parking lot is essentially complete with the exception of some minor items. The lot has been landscaped, stripped, and new light bollards have been installed along with a new flag pole and emergency call stations.
STATUS:
Phase two of the construction project is still on schedule to be completed in February 2007.
- Interior demolition of renovation areas is complete.
- New interior walls are currently being framed in the new connecting corridor to the garden café, boutique, and physical therapy areas.
- Rough electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and related services are being installed.
- The 'shell' of the synagogue is complete. Contractors will begin installation of interior finishes such as ceilings, walls, finish work, and audio visual systems beginning in December.
- The trash compactor has been moved to its new location in the Rosenberg Family Center. The compactor’s old site is now being transformed into a beautiful garden area.
– Scott Montgomery
President, Montgomery Corporation
Project Manager, 302 Silver Avenue construction project
The Jewish Home gratefully acknowledges and sincerely thanks the many philanthropic individuals and organizations whose generous donations towards our capital improvements have solely made this building project possible.
Construction Chronicles
Update 07/24/06
The project continues to move successfully forward. Office of Statewide Health, Planning, and Development is on site frequently to monitor the progress of the project.
STATUS:
- Exterior framing and exterior window installation are complete.
- The fire rated curtain wall at the main entry is complete. Intumescent exterior painting is scheduled for 7/31/06.
- Exterior plastering and brick veneer at the main building are complete.
- Installation of the mechanical, fire sprinkler, and piping systems has been completed.
- Exterior site work was completed on June 30.
- Roofing material and installation on the roof deck of the main building are complete.
- Metal roofing at the main entrance is complete.
- Kitchen equipment installation is complete. Turner Construction Co. is pricing additional kitchen equipment.
- Architect and design team performed the punch list at the basement on June 25 and at the 1st and 2nd floors on July 10. OSHPD began inspection on July 12. The State Fire Marshal and the Department of Health Services will be scheduled for all inspections and occupancy permits after OSHPD approval. If all goes as planned, the building will be ready for occupancy on or around August 7 pending state reviews. The kitchen and Development department offices will be the first to move into the new building.
- With the approved change orders and rain delays, we are on budget and about three weeks behind schedule.
PARKING:
- The revised parking plans were approved by the Department of Building Inspection and the building permit was issued on June 9.
- Work began on the lower parking level on June 19 and will be complete in 6 weeks, with the upper level to follow immediately after.
– Scott Montgomery
President, Montgomery Corporation
Project Manager, 302 Silver Ave. construction project
The Jewish Home gratefully acknowledges and sincerely thanks the many philanthropic individuals and organizations whose generous donations towards our capital improvements have solely made this building project possible.
Construction Chronicles
Update 06/20/06
The project continues to move successfully forward.
STATUS:
- Exterior framing and exterior window installation are complete.
- The fire rated curtain wall at the main entry is complete. Intumescent fire rated painting is in progress at the front entry window wall.
- Exterior plastering at the main building is complete. Exterior brick veneer is 95% complete.
- Turner Construction Co. is essentially complete with the installation of the mechanical, fire sprinkler, and piping systems. Trim work continues. HVAC system was operational around June 10.
- Exterior site work will be complete on or around June 30.
- Roofing material and installation on the roof deck of the main building is complete.
- Metal roofing at the main entrance is in progress.
- Interior light gauge metal stud framing is essentially complete, with the exception of the ceiling at the main entrance and soffits at the elevators.
- Kitchen equipment installation is essentially complete.
- Turner Construction Co. will be essentially complete with the building by June 30. OSHPD, SFM and DHS are then scheduled for all inspections and occupancy permits. If all goes as planned, the building will be ready for occupancy on or around July 30 – pending State reviews.
- With the approved change orders and rain delays, we are on budget and about three weeks behind schedule.
PARKING:
- The revised parking plans were approved by San Francisco Planning for the amendment to our conditional use permit. CU Permit was revised and approved.
- The revised parking plans were approved by DBI and the Building Permit was issued on June 9.
- Lower parking level began June 19 and will be completed in six weeks, with the upper level to follow immediately thereafter.
- The entire parking lot project will be completed by September 15.
– Scott Montgomery
President, Montgomery Corporation
Project Manager, 302 Silver Ave. construction project
The Jewish Home gratefully acknowledges and sincerely thanks the many philanthropic individuals and organizations whose generous donations towards our capital improvements have solely made this building project possible.
Construction Chronicles
Update 05/23/06
- Exterior framing and exterior window installation are complete.
- The fire-rated curtain wall at the main entry is complete.
- Exterior plastering at the main building is complete. Exterior brick veneer is 95% complete.
- Mechanical, fire sprinkler, electrical, and piping systems have been installed. Mechanical, electrical and plumbing rough-in is 100% complete. Trim work continues. HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning) system will be operational on or around June 10.
- Exterior scaffolding on the south side of the building was removed on May 22.
- Roofing material and installation on the roof deck of the main building is complete.
- Interior light gauge metal stud framing is essentially complete, with the exception of the ceiling at the main entrance and soffits at elevators.
- Kitchen equipment installation is essentially complete.
- Turner Construction Co. will be essentially complete with the building by June 30, after which OSHPD (Office of Statewide Health Planning & Development), SFM, and DHS (Dept. of Health Services) will be scheduled for all inspections and occupancy permits. Pending state reviews, the building will be ready for occupancy around July 20.
– Scott Montgomery
President, Montgomery Corporation
Project Manager, 302 Silver Ave. construction project
The Jewish Home gratefully acknowledges and sincerely thanks the many philanthropic individuals and organizations whose generous donations towards our capital improvements have solely made this building project possible.
Construction Chronicles
Update 02/26/06
- The application of brick veneer, which began during February, should be completed by the end of March.
- Light fixtures are in the process of being installed in the new kitchen and are expected to be completed by the middle of February.
- Ceiling tiles and grid for the new kitchen are being installed, with an expected completion date mid-March.
- The painting of selected walls begins in March and will be completed by the middle of that month.
The installation of kitchen equipment starts toward the end of March and will be complete by mid-April
– Ray Boudewyn, Director, Plant Operations and Construction
The Jewish Home gratefully acknowledges and sincerely thanks the many philanthropic individuals and organizations whose generous donations towards our capital improvements have solely made this building project possible.
Construction Chronicles
Update 08/22/05
- The concrete roof has been completed and the formation of the parapet walls is scheduled for completion in late August.
- Air conditioning units are being fabricated and are due to be installed at the beginning of September.
- Heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) ductwork is in the process of being installation in the kitchen and on the first and second floors.
- Concrete will be applied to the synagogue walls toward the end of August, with the temple’s roof scheduled for late September.
- Fire sprinklers and water supply piping continue to be installed in the kitchen, on the first floor, and in the basement.
- Second-floor plumbing rough installation is scheduled from the beginning of September to late October.
- The tunnel has been formed and the opening to the Friedman Pavilion’s basement has been established. Mechanical piping and electrical supply lines are being installed in the tunnel.
- The flue (chimney) for the new boilers will be constructed outside the Friedman Pavilion from late August to early September.
- Interior finish submittals have been approved for the new research center.
– Ray Boudewyn, Director, Plant Operations and Construction
The Jewish Home gratefully acknowledges and sincerely thanks the many philanthropic individuals and organizations whose generous donations towards our capital improvements have solely made this building project possible.
Construction Chronicles
Update 06/15/05
- Forming of the second-floor deck with plywood continues, to be followed by the forming of exterior walls. This area will be the new geriatric research center.
- Forming of the exterior walls of the synagogue is scheduled from June 14 - 22.
- Pouring of concrete for the exterior walls of the synagogue is scheduled for June 28.
- Installation of ductwork for air supplies into the new kitchen area is in progress and will continue through mid-July.
- The second-half of the tunnel is underway, with the opening to the Friedman building now visible. Plywood forms will be made for the deck of the tunnel and its surrounding walls.
- Completion of the tunnel is scheduled for mid- to late July.
- Hot water supply lines from the basement of the Friedman building, through the tunnel, and into the new building are being welded together in preparation for installation in July.
- Water supply lines for the new kitchen and the first floor are going into place the week of June 14.
- The new loading dock is being formed. It should be completed by the end of July.
- Demolition of the existing bathrooms near the staff cafeteria has begun and is expected to be completed by mid-June.
– Ray Boudewyn, Director, Plant Operations and Construction
The Jewish Home gratefully acknowledges and sincerely thanks the many philanthropic individuals and organizations whose generous donations towards our capital improvements have solely made this building project possible.
Construction Chronicles
update 05/18/05
The new building is starting to take shape:
- On the first floor, columns are being shaped first with plywood, followed by the pouring of concrete. This is scheduled for the week of May 26.
- Walls for the first floor are being fabricated using plywood. These first-floor walls will be installed with concrete the week of May 26.
- Work on the second-floor deck continues from late May until the beginning of June. It involves first forming the deck with plywood to support the reinforcement bars (rebar). Then concrete is poured and cured, after which the plywood forms are removed.
- Plywood and rebar forming of the synagogue walls will run from the middle of May into the first few weeks of June. Concrete for the walls is scheduled for the first week of July.
- The heating system equipment (boilers, pumps, and piping) has been delivered and is in the process of being installed in the basement of the Friedman building.
- Excavation for the second phase of the tunnel, which connects the new building to the Friedman building, is scheduled to start at the end of May and take until mid-June to complete. Traffic will be re-routed during this excavation process.
– Ray Boudewyn, Director, Plant Operations and Construction
The Jewish Home gratefully acknowledges and sincerely thanks the many philanthropic individuals and organizations whose generous donations towards our capital improvements have solely made this building project possible.
Construction Chronicles
update: March 18, 2005
Here are the latest developments in our construction project:
- With more pouring of concrete scheduled for the week of March 22, the perimeter walls for the basement continue to take shape.
- Underground plumbing rough-in continues throughout for the next two weeks.
- Underground electrical rough-in is scheduled for the next few weeks.
- Exterior walls will be waterproofed from March 28 through April 15.
- The exterior drainage system is to be installed from April 18 to April 27.
- Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work in the newly formed concrete slab is scheduled from April 21 to April 26.
- Sewer connections will be done from May 12 to May 18.
- Backfilling (where soil that was initially removed, is prepared, compacted, and then replaced) of the entire perimeter of the basement foundation is scheduled to be done from May 2 until May 25.
—Ray Boudewyn, Director, Plant Operations
The Jewish Home gratefully acknowledges and sincerely thanks the many philanthropic individuals and organizations whose generous donations towards our capital improvements have solely made this building project possible
Construction Chronicles
update: February 16, 2005
Here are the latest developments in our construction project:
- Installation of the reinforcement rods (known as “rebar”) continues over the next few weeks.
- Once the rebar installation is complete, several pourings of concrete for foundations, walls, and columns are scheduled to take place.
- Underground plumbing installation of sewer lines and water supplies continued in February.
- Underground electrical installation for electrical mains and feeders to breaker panels also continued in February.
- Work continues in the Friedman basement with the installation of HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) piping rough-in, which will continue until the end of March.
- Electrical rough-in for main electrical supply lines to the new building is scheduled to take place in the Friedman basement until March.
- Once the new foundation and exterior walls have been waterproofed, backfilling (where the soil that was initially removed is prepared, compacted, and then replaced) will begin in the first week of March.
—Ray Boudewyn, Director, Plant Operations
The Jewish Home gratefully acknowledges and sincerely thanks the many philanthropic individuals and organizations whose generous donations towards our capital improvements have solely made this building project possible
Construction Chronicles
update: January 14, 2005
Here are the latest developments in our construction project:
- There will be several concrete pours, having begun on January 12 and continuing until the beginning of February. These concrete pours are for the exterior walls of the new kitchen.
- Thankfully, Mother Nature gave us a break from the rain, allowing work to go forward on the concrete pours. During the recent heavy rainstorms, pumps were required to run continuously to drain the areas in preparation for rebar installation, forms, and finally the concrete.
- The tunnel walls are being formed, and a concrete pour of these walls is scheduled for the last week in January. (The tunnels are designed to reach all residential buildings.)
- The heating system for the new building is in progress. New piping is being installed in the basement of the Friedman building, and a new boiler room – also located in the Friedman basement – is in the construction process.
- The electrical rough-in is scheduled for installation, and should be completed by February 11.
- The plumbing rough-in of piping is scheduled for the period of January 10 to January 28.
—Ray Boudewyn, Director, Plant Operations
The Jewish Home gratefully acknowledges and sincerely thanks the many philanthropic individuals and organizations whose generous donations towards our capital improvements have solely made this building project possible.
Construction Chronicles
update: November 1, 2004
Here are the latest developments in our construction project:
- Demolition of the east wing is near completion.
- A new sewer main is currently being installed down the middle of the driveway near the Silver Avenue entrance. This sewer main was connected upstream first, followed by connections down the driveway, and ending finally in the middle of Silver Avenue. Steel plating will be installed to ensure that our driveway entrance remains open. This portion of the project should be completed by November 5.
- Shoring timbers were installed on the south wall.
- Installation of shoring timbers for the new tunnel began on November 1 and will be completed around November 5.
- Underpinning started on November 1 and should be completed by November 26.
- Excavation for the new building began on November 1 and will be completed around November 30.
- Construction of concrete piers is to begin on November 15. They are expected to be completed by November 19.
- Boring for the new elevator will begin on November 24, wrapping up on November 26.
- Underground electrical and plumbing installation will begin on November 22, finishing on December 17.
- Forming and pouring of basement walls will begin on December 6 and continue into the new year. The projected completion date for this is January 7, 2005.
—Ray Boudewyn, Director, Plant Operations
The Jewish Home gratefully acknowledges and sincerely thanks the many philanthropic individuals and organizations whose generous donations towards our capital improvements have solely made this building project possible.
Construction Chronicles
update: September 23, 2004
Here are the latest developments in our construction project:
- The Synagogue’s windows have been removed, crated, and stored for future use. The target date for the demolition of the Synagogue is Tuesday, September 28. This section is scheduled for demolition first, due to the phasing of sewer installation and preparation for the new tunnel.
- The new gas meter is due to be installed on Monday, September 27. Installation should take approximately two days and will not have a significant impact on operations at the Jewish Home. All new gas piping has been prefabricated and is in place to ensure a smooth transition.
- Shoring at the front of the “A” building is complete, and construction fencing/partitions have been installed for the safety of residents, staff, and visitors. This fencing will be moved from time to time to facilitate access for heavy machinery.
- Lead encapsulation of all windows is complete and has been approved for disposal by an industrial hygienist. Roofing material is still being removed at this time, but this should be complete by Friday, September 24.
—Ray Boudewyn, Director, Plant Operations
The Jewish Home gratefully acknowledges and sincerely thanks the many philanthropic individuals and organizations whose generous donations towards our capital improvements have solely made this building project possible.
Construction Chronicles
update: September 1, 2004
I am very pleased to announce that, after great anticipation, construction on our new east wing begins September 1, 2004. For your information, below are highlights of construction activities that will occur over the next couple of weeks.
- Shoring will be placed next to the retaining wall adjacent to the Boutique/Garden Café. This portion of the project will be completed by the middle of next week.
- While shoring is being installed, entrances to the “A” and Koret buildings will be open, but access to these areas by vehicle will be limited. Therefore, please make every effort to use the front entrance to the Main building to enter the facility.
- Construction fencing will be installed on Tuesday, Sept. 7. This will enclose the east wing from the front to the rear.
- The fence will be in place during the entire construction phase and will impact parking north of the Synagogue.
- A new gas line has been installed from the Friedman building to the basement of the Main building. This new utility service will provide gas to the existing boiler room and kitchen.
- A new high pressure gas meter/regulator will be installed on the outside of the Friedman building by PG&E in mid September.
- The landscaped island in-between the “A” and Koret buildings has been removed, and a concrete pad has been installed as a temporary home for the garbage compactor.
—Ray Boudewyn, Director, Plant Operations
The Jewish Home gratefully acknowledges and sincerely thanks the many philanthropic individuals and organizations whose generous donations towards our capital improvements have solely made this building project possible.
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