Report Information
Project
Meridian Tower — Mixed-Use Development
Project #
GC-2026-1185
Date
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Status
Final
Location
Atlanta, GA — 245 Peachtree Center Ave NE
Owner/Client
Meridian Capital Partners LLC
General Contractor
ABC Contractors
Prepared By
Steven Walsh
Superintendent
Ray Delgado
Project Manager
Karen Nguyen
Shift
6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Weather
Partly Cloudy · 88°F / 68°F
Overall Project Status
Project Phase
Superstructure
% Complete
42%
Active Trades
9
Total Workforce
62
Major Activities Today
• Structural steel erection continued on floors 8–10 — 22 tons set today.
• Concrete deck pour completed on Level 7 (4,200 SF, 85 CY).
• MEP rough-in progressing on floors 3–5, electrical conduit and plumbing risers.
• Curtain wall installation began on the south elevation, floors 2–4.
Key Milestones
• Level 7 deck pour complete — opens path for steel on floors 11–12 next week.
• Curtain wall south elevation kick-off on schedule.
• Elevator shaft core walls cured and ready for guide rail installation.
Critical Path Items
• Steel erection floors 8–12 (2 weeks behind original, recovery plan in effect).
• Curtain wall delivery for north elevation — lead time 6 weeks, procurement tracking.
• Fire protection rough-in must follow MEP by no more than 2 floors.
Upcoming Activities
• Tower crane inspection scheduled for Friday, June 5.
• Level 8 deck forming to begin Thursday.
• Waterproofing crew mobilizing for below-grade parking structure.
Subcontractor Trades10 trades · 52 workers · 10 supers · 9 equip
| Trade | Company | Workers | Supers | Equip | Status | Location | Work Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structural Steel | Ironworks Southeast LLC | 12 | 2 | 3 | Active | Floors 8–10, North & East bays | Set 22 tons structural steel. Bolted connections torqued and inspected per AISC 360. Tower crane utilized for all picks. |
| Concrete | Peach State Concrete | 8 | 1 | 2 | Active | Level 7 deck | Poured 85 CY of 5000 psi concrete for Level 7 suspended deck. Pump truck on site 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Finishing and curing compound applied. |
| Electrical | Tri-County Electric Inc. | 6 | 1 | — | Active | Floors 3–5 core & tenant spaces | Ran EMT and rigid conduit through floors 3–5. Installed junction boxes at column lines per electrical plan E-301. |
| Plumbing | Metro Mechanical Services | 5 | 1 | 1 | Active | Tower A core, floors 3–5 | Installed 4 waste risers and 2 vent stacks. Tested existing risers on floor 2 — passed pressure test at 50 psi. |
| HVAC | Metro Mechanical Services | 4 | 1 | — | Active | Floors 3–4 | Hung main ductwork on floor 3. Resolved routing conflict at column B-6 per RFI-0089 — rerouted above plumbing. |
| Glazing/Curtain Wall | Apex Facade Systems | 6 | 1 | 2 | Active | South elevation, floors 2–4 | Began mullion installation — set 18 mullion sections and 6 transom bars. Anchor bolt placement verified against shop drawings. |
| Drywall/Metal Studs | Interior Concepts LLC | 4 | 1 | — | Active | Floor 1 lobby & common areas | Completed metal stud framing for lobby walls — 1,200 SF. Layout verified against architectural plans. |
| Waterproofing | SealPro Waterproofing | 3 | 1 | — | Active | Tower A elevator pit | Applied second coat of waterproofing membrane. First coat cured and passed adhesion test. Awaiting 24-hr cure before flood test. |
| Fire Protection | Southern Fire Systems | 4 | 1 | 1 | Active | Floor 3 | Continued fire sprinkler rough-in on floor 3. Hung 280 LF of main/branch piping. Coordinating with HVAC for ceiling space allocation. |
| Earthwork/Sitework | Grading Solutions Inc. | 0 | 0 | — | On Hold | Exterior site | On hold pending building envelope completion. Mobilization scheduled for Phase 2 site work in August. |
| Totals | 52 | 10 | 9 | ||||
Equipment Summary9 total pieces
| Trade | Company | # Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| Structural Steel | Ironworks Southeast LLC | 3 |
| Concrete | Peach State Concrete | 2 |
| Plumbing | Metro Mechanical Services | 1 |
| Glazing/Curtain Wall | Apex Facade Systems | 2 |
| Fire Protection | Southern Fire Systems | 1 |
| Total | 9 | |
Inspections4 inspections
| Type | Result | Agency | Inspector | Area | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structural Steel — Bolted Connections | Pass | Smith & Associates SE | Greg Palmer, P.E. | Floor 7 connections | All torque values within AISC 360 spec. DTI washers verified. |
| Concrete — Pre-Pour | Pass | City of Atlanta Building Dept. | Maria Santos | Level 7 deck | Rebar placement, cover, and shoring verified per structural drawings S-701. Approved for pour. |
| Fireproofing Thickness | Pass | ABC Contractors (QC) | Steven Walsh | Floor 4 columns | All readings above minimum 1.5" per spec Section 07 81 00. Average 1.72". |
| Erosion Control / SWPPP | Pass | Dawson County Environmental | Angela Torres | Perimeter & washout | All BMPs functional. Washout area at 60% — cleanout scheduled Thursday. |
Quality Control
• Concrete cylinders taken from Level 7 pour — 3 sets, 7-day and 28-day breaks scheduled.
• Steel bolt torque verification completed on floor 7 connections — all within spec (AISC 360).
• Curtain wall anchor bolt placement checked against shop drawings — 2 anchors out of tolerance on grid line C, corrected same day.
• Fireproofing thickness tested on floor 4 columns — all readings above minimum 1.5" per spec.
Coordination Issues
• MEP coordination meeting held at 7:00 AM — resolved HVAC duct routing conflict at floor 4 column line B-6. HVAC rerouted above plumbing per RFI-0089.
• Elevator contractor (ThyssenKrupp) confirmed guide rail delivery for June 15 — aligns with core wall completion.
• Curtain wall installer and structural steel erector established clearance zones to avoid concurrent overhead work on south elevation.
Environmental Compliance
• Stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) inspection completed — all BMPs in good condition.
• Silt fence along Peachtree Center Ave intact, no sediment discharge observed.
• Concrete washout area inspected — containment liner holding, 60% capacity. Scheduled for cleanout Thursday.
• Noise monitoring at property line — peak reading 78 dB at 2:15 PM during steel erection, within city permit limit of 85 dB.
Safety0 incidents — Clean day
No safety incidents reported today
All trades compliant with site safety plan. Daily toolbox talks conducted by each trade foreman.
Visitors3 visitors
Owner
James Whitfield — Meridian Capital PartnersMonthly progress walk with PM Karen Nguyen. Reviewed curtain wall mock-up, inspected Level 7 deck pour in progress. Pleased with progress and quality. Requested updated schedule showing steel recovery plan.
Architect
Lisa Chang, AIA — HKS ArchitectsReviewed lobby layout framing against design intent drawings. Confirmed ceiling heights and soffit locations for floors 1–2. Minor RFI to follow regarding storefront head detail at main entrance.
Inspection Staff
Maria Santos — City of AtlantaPre-pour inspection of Level 7 deck. Approved rebar placement and shoring. No deficiencies noted.
Field Directed Changes2 directives
Architect
Lisa Chang, AIA — HKS ArchitectsDirected addition of blocking for future signage attachment at lobby storefront head, grid line 3 between A and B. Verbal authorization pending formal ASI.
EOR
Tom Reeves, P.E. — Walter P MooreApproved field modification to steel connection detail at floor 9, grid line D-7. Substituted bolted connection for originally specified welded connection due to field access constraints. No structural impact per EOR review.
Material Received4 deliveries
| Material | Qty | Unit | Supplier | Ticket # | Received By | Storage | Submittal | PO Qty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structural Steel — W-shapes & plates | 22 | Tons | Nucor Steel — Birmingham | NS-44190 | R. Delgado | Tower crane staging area | Compliant | Match | Mill certs reviewed and filed |
| Ready Mix Concrete (5000 psi) | 85 | CY | Thomas Concrete — Atlanta | TC-91205 | S. Walsh | Direct pour — Level 7 deck | Compliant | Match | Slump: 5.0", Air: 5.2%, Temp: 74°F. 3 sets cylinders taken. |
| Curtain Wall Mullions — Aluminum | 24 | EA | Kawneer — Bloomsburg, PA | KW-78341 | Apex Facade foreman | Secured laydown — south lot | Compliant | Variance PO was for 30 units. Remaining 6 on backorder, ETA June 10. | Finish verified — Dark Bronze anodized per spec 08 44 13 |
| EMT Conduit — 3/4" & 1" | 2,400 | LF | Graybar Electric — Atlanta | GB-55102 | Tri-County elec. foreman | Floor 3 staging | Compliant | Match |
Work In Progress
• Structural steel erection — floors 8–10, north and east bays.
• Concrete deck forming and shoring — Level 8 prep underway.
• MEP rough-in — electrical conduit, plumbing waste/vent risers on floors 3–5.
• Curtain wall framing — south elevation, floors 2–4 mullion installation.
• Elevator pit waterproofing — Tower A, applying membrane coat #2.
• Interior drywall framing — floors 1–2 common areas and lobby.
Work Performed
• Steel erection crew set 22 tons of structural steel on floors 8–10, north and east bays. All bolted connections torqued and inspected.
• Concrete crew poured Level 7 suspended deck — 85 CY of 5000 psi concrete, pump truck from Peach State Concrete Pumping. Pour started at 7:30 AM, finished by 11:45 AM. Finishing and curing compound applied by 1:00 PM.
• MEP crews ran electrical conduit (EMT and rigid) through floors 3–5, installed 4 plumbing waste risers and 2 vent stacks in Tower A core.
• Curtain wall crew began mullion framing on south elevation floors 2–4. Set 18 mullion sections and 6 transom bars.
• Drywall framers completed metal stud layout for lobby walls on floor 1 — 1,200 SF framed.
• Elevator pit crew applied second coat of waterproofing membrane in Tower A pit.
Detailed Weather
Morning
Clear, mild humidity
Temp: 72°F
Wind: Calm, 3 mph E
Midday
Partly cloudy, warm
Temp: 85°F
Wind: 6 mph SE
Afternoon
Building cumulus, slight breeze
Temp: 88°F
Wind: 10 mph SE gusting 14
Weather Impact
No weather-related delays or impacts today.
Delays / Impacts (1)
Material Delivery
Curtain wall mullion delivery was 6 units short of PO quantity. Backorder items not available until June 10.
Crew: Curtain wall crew — south elevation above floor 4Responsible: Kawneer (supplier)
Cost: No
Schedule: No
CO: No
Notice: No
Sufficient material on hand to continue south elevation floors 2–4. Shortfall will not impact current week's production. Apex Facade PM contacted Kawneer to expedite remaining 6 mullions. No schedule impact anticipated if delivery arrives by June 10 as promised.
Daily Executive Summary
Productive day across all active work fronts. Steel erection on floors 8–10 is progressing well with 22 tons placed today, and the Level 7 concrete deck pour was completed on schedule (85 CY). Curtain wall installation has officially kicked off on the south elevation which is a key milestone. MEP rough-in continues to track on floors 3–5 with one coordination issue resolved early in the day. The quality inspection on steel connections and concrete met all requirements. Overall the project is at 42% complete with the critical path focused on steel erection recovery and curtain wall procurement. No safety incidents or environmental issues today.
Tomorrow's Plan
• Continue steel erection on floors 9–10, targeting 18 tons.
• Begin Level 8 deck forming — install shoring towers and form panels.
• MEP to continue conduit and riser work on floors 4–5.
• Curtain wall crew to continue mullion installation, south elevation floor 3–4.
• Fireproofing crew to begin spray application on floor 5 columns and beams.
• Waterproofing crew to mobilize for below-grade parking structure east wall.
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