· Square Cafe project
A New Building Rises at 15 East Market Street
Concrete is poured, the steel frame is up, the walls are sheathed and the roof deck is welded in place on The Square Cafe's new kitchen building and patio.
The construction site for the new outdoor patio and kitchen at 15 East Market Street has been a busy place over the last month. When we broke ground in early October, it was all excavation, pipes and footers. Today, you can see a brand-new building rising out of the ground next to 13 East Market Street.
Concrete: Done and Dusted
Most of the concrete work is now complete. Our crews have been pumping, pouring and finishing at a rapid pace:
- Foundation & Walls: The foundation and concrete walls are finished and backfilled.
- Floor & Sidewalks: The floor of the new building and the surrounding sidewalks have been poured and finished.
- Outdoor Patio: The patio concrete has been poured and stamped, giving it a decorative finish that will look great for years to come.
Up Goes the Steel
Once the concrete was in place, the steel for the walls and roof was delivered, and the framing crew got right to work. Framing is now complete, and for the first time you can walk the site and really picture the finished building.
- Exterior Sheathing: The exterior sheathing has been installed. And no, the building will not stay yellow!
- Roof Decking: The steel roof decking has been welded in place and is ready for the roofing contractor.
Racing the Weather
Our construction crews are wasting no time. The goal right now is to get the building under roof before winter weather sets in, so work can continue inside no matter what the forecast brings.
What’s Next
The project is still on track to be mostly complete by the end of the year, with The Square Cafe planning to move in early in 2027. We can’t wait to share the next round of progress. Stay tuned!
