http://reslife.truman.edu/blog Sat, 17 Oct 2009 01:51:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Most students left for Midterm Break Wednesday, but that didn't slow the progress of construction.  As they come back to Ryle Hall Sunday 10/18, they will see noticeable changes on the outside! (Picture taken 10-15-09) Ryle Hall gets a new hat, just in time for winter!  A new roof is being ... http://reslife.truman.edu/blog/?p=30 Once the exterior and interior walls were removed the fourth floor apartment (old rooms 416 and 418), you can see where the new corner lounges, study rooms, and kitchens will be on each floor.  You can also see the ductwork has been installed for the new HVAC system. (Picture taken ... http://reslife.truman.edu/blog/?p=29 The foundation has been poured on both the north and south ends of the Ryle Main Lounge and Cafeteria.  These new areas will create additional space for the Ryle Cafeteria and will showcase balconies off of each side of the Main Lounge. http://reslife.truman.edu/blog/?p=28 Hello and Welcome to the Ryle Renovation Blog! On this Blog we will provide updates throughout the Ryle Renovation of demolition, new additions, and any other happenings related to the Ryle Hall Renovations.  Feel free to post your own thoughts on the changes going on.  We love to hear from past, ... http://reslife.truman.edu/blog/?p=26 After walking through Dobson last week, it is obvious that the Hall is close to completion.  Construction crews are putting the final touches on the building, systems are being tested, and new furniture is being moved into the building.  Looking back at some of the photos from the first post, ... http://reslife.truman.edu/blog/?p=25 After a busy end of the year, we finally got a chance to walk through Dobson Hall again and see all the progress that has been over the past two months.  There a lot of "final touches" being completed on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors including the installation of ... http://reslife.truman.edu/blog/?p=24 Another walk around an under construction Dobson Hall shows that the mechanical work appears to be moving swiftly along.  Almost all the piping and HVAC has been laid or hung, and they are now installing the units that will allow every resident to control the temperature of their own room.  ... http://reslife.truman.edu/blog/?p=23 Our latest walk through Dobson Hall has allowed us to view what colors will be accenting the hallways.  There has also been a tremendous amount of work on the first floor in the location of the main entryway, main lounge, convenience store, laundry room, hall offices, and the multipurpose room.  ... http://reslife.truman.edu/blog/?p=22 Welcome to a new year in the Dobson Renovation.  2009 brought more developments in the renovation project.  Drywall is starting to be installed.  Workers are also starting to install new plumbing parts including some of the drinking fountains.  The new electrical boxes have been installed in the past month, and ... http://reslife.truman.edu/blog/?p=21 With the first semester over and residents moved out, it was time to check in on the progress in Dobson and the changes since our last visit.  Almost all the windows have been installed, the new heating and cooling vents are progressing along well, they are just starting to install ... http://reslife.truman.edu/blog/?p=20