It is always a treat to see something different occur at the New Duval County Courthouse. This past week the workers were caught installing the windows on the Southwest corner of the courthouse. Our staff photographer, Reinhardt, captured the moment just prior to installation and immediately following the completion of this task.
Things are taking shape.
When asked for the latest report, our crack reporter, Brian Baldwin said, “They say they are down to eight weeks.” When asked just what he meant by that he explained that a hardhat working for the concrete company had mentioned to him (over a delicious hotdog) that in eight weeks or less the building will be completely poured. “The east side of the building has been catching up with the other two sections.” If you visit the site in the next couple of months, you’ll be a witness to the final concrete pouring and completion of the physical building of the New Duval County Courthouse.
Based on what we have heard from previous reports, the exterior skin will take another year to install. While that is completed the interior will be drywalled and all of the electrical and mechanical devices will be put into place. The building is still a good two years from the move-in date. “Heck, they’ve got to do the carpet, drapes, courtroom paneling, cabinets, potties, water fountains, artwork and all that other kind of stuff.” called out Brian from behind the grill. “Eight hundred thousand square feet – need I say more.”
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