DISCLAIMER: I am NOT placing blame on anyone here, just stating what's happening. I do get that stuff happens when you are building a 6,300 sf brewery from the ground up.
Sometimes the little things matter. There are a bunch of things, that are waiting for other things. There are other things, that are not quite right yet.
The missing siding clips finally arrived, so the siding can be mostly finished. I say "mostly" because the front siding can't go up until the rock face is done, & we have not seen that material yet.
There is a wall inside the building that can't be built because the cooler is not here yet. Imagine putting the wall up, and then the cooler gets put together, and the wall is off by even an inch. Not good. So we wait.
The sprinkler system (fire suppression) seems to be waiting for something. There are questions on how it's configured in the grain room. (update: can't be changed.)
The electric panel boxes are going up in the brew house, but the wood behind them is not painted or covered.
There is exposed wood around the garage door openings. I hope there is a solution for that. (update: will be addressed) One of the rubber side seals on the rear garage door got damaged & will have to be replaced.
One door needs to be adjusted. It's scraping on the sill plate.
Ron's side project is getting there, but it's tough going in this heat. Imagine welding in a pole barn when it's nearly 100 degrees out.
As many of you know, this is not your typical commercial building. It's a brewery, and there are things that have to be done differently. It's a full time job for Ron to keep up with, and address site issues. At the very least, questions have to be asked about how this or that is being done.
I realize all these issues are going to be addressed. It's just frustrating, because Ron is frustrated.
On the up side...the bathrooms are going to look great. The curbing in the parking lot is going to happen soon. The landscaper has been doing some preliminary work. The colors & materials inside the building are going to look awesome.
When it's completed, it will be a great place to stop & have a couple pints, & visit with friends & co-workers.
Until then...we wait.
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
CONSTRUCTION FEELS LIKE SLOW MO...
Things are moving along, but it just seems excruciatingly slow. I've been out this week due to illness, so sorry I have not been posting.
The roofing material is on and nearly completed.
The parking lot is being formed & the curbs and gutters are marked out. It's a lot easier to imagine where the patios will be now.
The Tyvek© covering is going up, and so is the siding all around. The door and window frames are in, waiting for glass. I think the garage doors will be installed soon.
Fire suppression is being installed in both the tap room & brew house.Once that is in, then they can begin putting up ceiling material in the brew house. The tap room will have an open ceiling.
Ron has been working on a project inside the brewery, one of the things the city requires. I'm not going to say what it is, but it's been no fun for him.
We are still waiting for the cooler to arrive. The wall between the tap room & the brewery can't be built until the cooler is sitting on the floor.
That's about it for what is happening now.
Ron is not cluing anyone in on what he is going to brew first. You can ask, but you'll likely get a smart ass reply.
The roofing material is on and nearly completed.
The parking lot is being formed & the curbs and gutters are marked out. It's a lot easier to imagine where the patios will be now.
The Tyvek© covering is going up, and so is the siding all around. The door and window frames are in, waiting for glass. I think the garage doors will be installed soon.
Fire suppression is being installed in both the tap room & brew house.Once that is in, then they can begin putting up ceiling material in the brew house. The tap room will have an open ceiling.
Ron has been working on a project inside the brewery, one of the things the city requires. I'm not going to say what it is, but it's been no fun for him.
We are still waiting for the cooler to arrive. The wall between the tap room & the brewery can't be built until the cooler is sitting on the floor.
That's about it for what is happening now.
Ron is not cluing anyone in on what he is going to brew first. You can ask, but you'll likely get a smart ass reply.
Friday, July 12, 2013
Saturday, June 29, 2013
CANYON CREEK CONTINUES...
There have been a few glitches along the way...our contractor had a small tripping accident (he's ok.), and the floor drain locations had to be corrected. The cooler floor needed some jack hammering & re-pouring so liquids would go to the drains. The mop closet had to be moved. Nothing earth shattering, but it proves you need someone there to make sure things are done correctly. It is so easy to misinterpret designs & floor plans.
The tap room is going to be bigger than anyone tap room here in Billings, and has beautiful views.
We are picking out materials & colors for the interior & exterior surfaces. The tables & chairs are being made. This place will look like no other in Billings.
When I am out at the site, I realize what a great location we have. We are between The Windmill & Jake's. We will not be serving food, so folks can have a beer or two in our tap room & then go enjoy dinner close by.
There is a lot of industry there, and more arriving & building every month. Hopefully, the workers will stop by after work & do a few 16 ounce curls.
There is a large day care facility nearby, so parents can just come in & fill a growler & enjoy the beer in the comfort & safety of their own homes.
I will be creating our Facebook presence soon & also a website, to which I will link this blog. I will probably make another blog for the poetry, and move it there.
More to come...
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Canyon Creek Brewing Has A Beginning...
It is located on the west end of Billings, Montana at 3060 Gabel Road. Our architect is Atwood Architecture of Billings MT. Our general contractor is Stadel Construction located in Columbus MT.
So far, the foundation is in, and the basics of the plumbing being done by Christofferson Plumbing & Heating from Billings, is started. We are waiting for the lot to dry out more after all the recent rains, so the floor can be poured. Keith Epley from Billings, is the concrete contractor.
The preliminary electrical work is started, courtesy of a local Billings company, Taylor Electric, and Northwest Energy installed the transformer. At least one of the three underground "ponds" is in. They will be under the parking lot. The city now requires drainage ponds so that less water goes into the Yellowstone River.
The building is over 6,000 square feet. We will have a tap room, which will serve 3 pints per person, per day, and serve until 8:00pm, which is the law in our state. We plan to have 8 or so beers on tap at any given time. The brew house is a 10 barrel system, built by Specific Mechanical in Canada.
We will have 2 patios, beautifully landscaped by Good Earth Works Landscapers. We have included ample motorcycle parking, and will have racks for bicycles. There is an area that can be reserved for parties. There are 2 bar stations for less waiting in line.
We have not determined our hours yet. We will likely open earlier than 4:00pm on weekdays, though. Weekend hours are yet to be determined, but we will probably be open on Sundays.
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