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August 30, 2026 • 600 Block

Excavation Begins for New Foundations at 623–627 Cleveland Street

Workers prepare excavated ground for foundations. — Construction crews shape and clean the excavated foundation area, refining the soil surface before the next construction phase.

Crews are excavating sections of the existing floor area at 623–627 Cleveland Street in preparation for new foundation construction. Using an excavator and hand tools, workers are removing soil to reach the required depth and dimensions for the new foundation areas.

Workers use hand tools in foundation excavation area. — Crew members use hand tools to remove and shape soil within the excavated foundation area.

As excavation progresses, workers clean and prepare the exposed ground for the reinforcing steel, formwork and concrete work that will follow.

Worker compacts soil inside foundation excavation. — A specialist operates a plate compactor inside the excavation area, helping prepare the exposed ground for the upcoming foundation work.

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August 29, 2026 • 600 Block

Rebar Cages Lifted Into Front Columns at 623–627 Cleveland Street

August 28, 2026 • 600 Block

19-Foot Rebar Cages Assembled for Front Columns at 623–627 Cleveland Street

August 27, 2026 • 600 Block

Steel Fabrication Underway for New Roof at 623–627 Cleveland Street

August 26, 2026 • 600 Block

Structural Grout Reinforces Rear Wall at 623–627 Cleveland Street

August 25, 2026 • 600 Block

Wood Panels and Bracing Added Along Masonry Walls at 623–627 Cleveland Street

August 24, 2026 • 600 Block

Excavated Plumbing Routes Restored Behind 629–633 Cleveland Street

August 23, 2026 • 600 Block

Rebar Cages Take Shape Within Masonry Walls at 623–627 Cleveland Street

August 22, 2026 • 600 Block

Rebar Cut to Fit Prepared Wall Channels at 623–627 Cleveland Street

August 21, 2026 • 600 Block

Mixed Masonry Removed from Front Wall at 623–627 Cleveland Street

August 20, 2026 • 600 Block

New Piping Installed Below Grade at 629–633 Cleveland Street

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Excavation Begins for New Foundations at 623–627 Cleveland Street

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