Building for the Future Episode 11 | Installing a Second Floor

Donald Hawes from RI Welding was kind enough to speak to us about the installation process used to create the second floor in The WaterFire Arts Center. Donald installed hanging columns from the existing beams and used existing columns as well to create a platform for the new floor. All of these elements had to be carefully installed for safety and to make sure that concrete would not leak from any gaps in between the floor decking. You can see the fabrication of these parts in Episode 4 of Building for the Future. It has been great to see the whole process of these parts coming from RI Welding and Fabricating to their installation at The WaterFire Arts Center!

Can’t get enough of The WaterFire Arts Center? Visit Future.WaterFire.org to stay tuned to the very latest developments in the project!

Building for the future is supported by TRAC Builders Inc.
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“Passion”
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Tim Blankenship

Director of Special Projects at WaterFire | + posts by author

Tim Blankenship, newly appointed Director of Special Projects, is a 22-year veteran of WaterFire and a steadfast advocate for the organization’s mission to unite the community through shared artistic experiences. Having worked across multiple departments, including a decade in production and recent years with the creative services team, Tim brings unmatched institutional knowledge to his new role. He will focus on strengthening internal systems and supporting the creation of new visitor experiences at both the downtown installation and the WaterFire Arts Center.