Building Progress http://www.sammonsfinancialgroup.com/updates.aspx?blogid=382 2010-09-05T22:56:29Z en-US Hand Rails and Cabinets http://www.sammonsfinancialgroup.com/updates.aspx?id=7788&blogid=382 The hand railing is being installed, the built in cabinets in the cafeteria are being installed and the Human Resources department space is almost complete.   These pictures are current as of December 16th, 2008.   

]]> Matthew Kees 2008-12-22T14:54:00Z The hand railing is being installed, the built-in cabinets in the cafeteria are being installed and the Human Resources department space is almost complete.

 

These pictures are current as of December 16th, 2008.

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]]> Getting Closer http://www.sammonsfinancialgroup.com/updates.aspx?id=7552&blogid=382 The installation of second floor cubicles and offices started last week. The pond is complete except for the fountain that probably won’t be installed until next Spring. The atrium is really starting to take shape and the final concrete for

]]> Matthew Kees 2008-11-14T14:54:00Z The installation of second floor cubicles and offices started last week. The pond is complete except for the fountain that probably won’t be installed until next Spring. The atrium is really starting to take shape and the final concrete for the plaza has been poured.

 

These pictures are current as of November 5th, 2008.

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]]> Landscaping http://www.sammonsfinancialgroup.com/updates.aspx?id=7388&blogid=382 Knowing that the weather can change any minute, a big push was put on the outside landscaping work and parking lot. As of today the parking lot is ready to be striped and most of the trees, plants and shrubs

]]> Matthew Kees 2008-10-06T14:54:00Z Knowing that the weather can change any minute, a big push was put on the outside landscaping work and parking lot. As of today the parking lot is ready to be striped and most of the trees, plants and shrubs have been planted.

 

These pictures are current as of October 6th, 2008.

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]]> Progress Continues http://www.sammonsfinancialgroup.com/updates.aspx?id=7306&blogid=382 Light fixtures are being hung on second floor, the ceiling is near completion is some areas, final touches are being added to the restrooms and the atrium continues to take shape.   These pictures are current as of September 8th,

]]> Matthew Kees 2008-09-12T14:54:00Z Light fixtures are being hung on second floor, the ceiling is near completion is some areas, final touches are being added to the restrooms and the atrium continues to take shape.

 

These pictures are current as of September 8th, 2008.

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]]> Moving Along http://www.sammonsfinancialgroup.com/updates.aspx?id=7212&blogid=382 The mechanical room is starting to fill up, the front entrance drive up is in the final stages of completion and the restrooms on some of the floors are close to being completed.   These pictures are current as of

]]> Matthew Kees 2008-08-27T14:54:00Z The mechanical room is starting to fill up, the front entrance/drive up is in the final stages of completion and the restrooms on some of the floors are close to being completed.

 

These pictures are current as of August 20th, 2008.

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]]> Patio Pond http://www.sammonsfinancialgroup.com/updates.aspx?id=7122&blogid=382 Work continues on the new building site with an anticipated move date of mid February. The footings for the retaining wall at the patio pond have been poured, ceramic tile in the restrooms is being installed and the main entrance

]]> Matthew Kees 2008-08-07T14:54:00Z Work continues on the new building site with an anticipated move date of mid-February. The footings for the retaining wall at the patio pond have been poured, ceramic tile in the restrooms is being installed and the main entrance is starting to take shape.

 

These pictures are current as of August 7th, 2008.

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]]> Asphalt Begins http://www.sammonsfinancialgroup.com/updates.aspx?id=6934&blogid=382 The southeast parking lot is getting the first layer of asphalt poured, the fronts of the individual offices are being framed, and work is beginning on the outside plaza and retaining wall.   These pictures are current as of July 21st,

]]> Matthew Kees 2008-07-21T14:54:00Z The southeast parking lot is getting the first layer of asphalt poured, the fronts of the individual offices are being framed, and work is beginning on the outside plaza and retaining wall.

 

These pictures are current as of July 21st, 2008.

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]]> Parking Lot http://www.sammonsfinancialgroup.com/updates.aspx?id=5510&blogid=382 The East parking lot is really starting to take shape, the electrical data lines are being pulled and breaker boxes installed and there is some painting being done in the New Business area.   These pictures are current as of

]]> Matthew Kees 2008-07-07T14:54:00Z The East parking lot is really starting to take shape, the electrical/data lines are being pulled and breaker boxes installed and there is some painting being done in the New Business area.

 

These pictures are current as of July 7th, 2008.

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]]> Soggy Persistence http://www.sammonsfinancialgroup.com/updates.aspx?id=4950&blogid=382 Progress continues to move forward on the interior work. Outside work has slowed some due to the weather conditions but some progress is made between rain storms. Some mechanical pumps are being installed for the geo thermal HVAC system, perimeter

]]> Matthew Kees 2008-06-11T14:54:00Z Progress continues to move forward on the interior work. Outside work has slowed some due to the weather conditions but some progress is made between rain storms. Some mechanical pumps are being installed for the geo-thermal HVAC system, perimeter offices are being framed and sheet rocked, the atrium is taking shape and the cafeteria glass has been installed.

 

These pictures were taken on May 27th and June 3rd, 2008.

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]]> Pond and Parking Lot http://www.sammonsfinancialgroup.com/updates.aspx?id=4584&blogid=382 Work continues at the new building site. The ponds are being dug out, the parking lot on the east side is being graded and the front entrance pre cast is now being installed.   These pictures were taken on May 1st,

]]> Matthew Kees 2008-05-05T14:54:00Z Work continues at the new building site. The ponds are being dug out, the parking lot on the east side is being graded and the front entrance pre-cast is now being installed.

 

These pictures were taken on May 1st, 2008.

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]]> Roof and Floor progress http://www.sammonsfinancialgroup.com/updates.aspx?id=4526&blogid=382 The permanent roof is almost 100% complete, concrete floor on first floor is being poured and the raised flooring is starting to be installed on second floor.   These pictures were taken on April 9th, 2008.   

]]> Matthew Kees 2008-04-10T14:54:00Z The permanent roof is almost 100% complete, concrete floor on first floor is being poured and the raised flooring is starting to be installed on second floor.

 

These pictures were taken on April 9th, 2008.

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]]> Floor work http://www.sammonsfinancialgroup.com/updates.aspx?id=4422&blogid=382 The cement floor on first floor is ready to pour, the raised floor on second is being installed and the pre cast is almost totally complete except for the front entrance.   These pictures were taken on April 2nd, 2008.   

]]> Matthew Kees 2008-04-03T14:54:00Z The cement floor on first floor is ready to pour, the raised floor on second is being installed and the pre-cast is almost totally complete except for the front entrance.

 

These pictures were taken on April 2nd, 2008.

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]]> Moving Inside http://www.sammonsfinancialgroup.com/updates.aspx?id=4374&blogid=382 The building is almost entirely enclosed and we have started heating a portion of the interior so that insulation, caulking, stud walls and other interior work can begin.   These pictures were taken on March 19th, 2008.   

]]> Matthew Kees 2008-03-19T14:54:00Z The building is almost entirely enclosed and we have started heating a portion of the interior so that insulation, caulking, stud walls and other interior work can begin.

 

These pictures were taken on March 19th, 2008.

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]]> Enclosing with Walls and Windows http://www.sammonsfinancialgroup.com/updates.aspx?id=4270&blogid=382 The pre cast walls are going up fast now and the windows are starting to go in. Work has also started on the roofing, insulation, storm sewers and even some interior plumbing. All of the pre cast walls, with the

]]> Matthew Kees 2008-02-22T14:54:00Z The pre-cast walls are going up fast now and the windows are starting to go in. Work has also started on the roofing, insulation, storm sewers and even some interior plumbing. All of the pre-cast walls, with the exception of the entrances, should be up by the end of February.

 

These pictures were taken on February 13th and 20th, 2008.

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]]> Adding the Cafeteria http://www.sammonsfinancialgroup.com/updates.aspx?id=3850&blogid=382 With some of the pre cast walls attached, they were able to work on adding the steel structure of the cafeteria.   These pictures were taken on January 30th, 2008.  

]]> Matthew Kees 2008-02-04T14:54:00Z With some of the pre-cast walls attached, they were able to work on adding the steel structure of the cafeteria.

 

These pictures were taken on January 30th, 2008.

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]]> Raising the Walls http://www.sammonsfinancialgroup.com/updates.aspx?id=3752&blogid=382 Work has begun on the pre cast walls.  The pictures below show the south side of the building.   These pictures were taken on January 23rd, 2008.  

]]> Matthew Kees 2008-01-29T14:54:00Z Work has begun on the pre-cast walls.  The pictures below show the south side of the building.

 

These pictures were taken on January 23rd, 2008.

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]]> Holiday Work http://www.sammonsfinancialgroup.com/updates.aspx?id=2800&blogid=382 Steel work, roofing and sanitary sewer lines continue to be worked on. Installing the pre cast walls, which will enclose the entire building, is scheduled to begin the first full week in January.   These pictures were taken on December 19th,

]]> Matthew Kees 2007-12-21T14:54:00Z Steel work, roofing and sanitary sewer lines continue to be worked on. Installing the pre-cast walls, which will enclose the entire building, is scheduled to begin the first full week in January.

 

These pictures were taken on December 19th, 2007.

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]]> Making progress http://www.sammonsfinancialgroup.com/updates.aspx?id=2704&blogid=382 Despite the weather we continue to make progress on the new building site. The entire concrete floor has been poured on second floor and half the roof has been installed. Over the next two weeks we will continue to install

]]> Matthew Kees 2007-12-05T14:54:00Z Despite the weather we continue to make progress on the new building site. The entire concrete floor has been poured on second floor and half the roof has been installed. Over the next two weeks we will continue to install the second half of the roof and keep moving forward with the sanitary sewer lines and other utilities.

 

This picture was taken on December 5th, 2007.

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]]> Starting the plumbing http://www.sammonsfinancialgroup.com/updates.aspx?id=2660&blogid=382 The first picture shows the progress on pouring the concrete for the second floor.  They have one more section left to pour on the second floor.  In the second picture, they are starting to install the plumbing.   These pictures were taken

]]> Matthew Kees 2007-11-26T14:54:00Z The first picture shows the progress on pouring the concrete for the second floor.  They have one more section left to pour on the second floor.  In the second picture, they are starting to install the plumbing.

 

These pictures were taken on November 21st, 2007.

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]]> Pouring the Floor http://www.sammonsfinancialgroup.com/updates.aspx?id=2460&blogid=382 With the sub floor installed, they are now beginning to pour the concrete for the second floor.   These pictures were taken on November 7th, 2007.  

]]> Matthew Kees 2007-11-09T14:54:00Z With the sub floor installed, they are now beginning to pour the concrete for the second floor.

 

These pictures were taken on November 7th, 2007.

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]]> Laying the floor http://www.sammonsfinancialgroup.com/updates.aspx?id=2450&blogid=382 The rains earlier this month slowed construction down some, but the site has dried out well and work is back underway.  The closeup picture shows the second floor sub floor prior to pouring concrete.   These pictures were taken on October

]]> Matthew Kees 2007-10-30T14:54:00Z The rains earlier this month slowed construction down some, but the site has dried out well and work is back underway.  The close-up picture shows the second floor sub floor prior to pouring concrete.

 

These pictures were taken on October 24th, 2007.

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]]> View of the site as of October 3, 2007 http://www.sammonsfinancialgroup.com/updates.aspx?id=2440&blogid=382 This is a view of the south side of the building, on October 3, 2007.

]]> Matthew Kees 2007-10-04T14:54:00Z They continue to construct the steel frame and some of the roof trusses are starting to be set.  You can also clearly see the elevator shaft in the center.

 

This is a view of the south side of the building, on October 3, 2007.

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]]> View of the site as of September 19, 2007 http://www.sammonsfinancialgroup.com/updates.aspx?id=2426&blogid=382 The view of the site, taken on the morning of September 19, 2007.

]]> Bruce Steventon 2007-09-19T14:54:00Z The view of the site, taken on the morning of September 19, 2007.

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]]> Ground Breaking http://www.sammonsfinancialgroup.com/updates.aspx?id=2418&blogid=382 A Ground Breaking ceremony was held on Tuesday, September 12th.   Click on any of the pictures below for a larger view.   There was quite a crowd on hand for the ceremony.     Mayor Dave Munson, Steve Palmitier,

]]> Matthew Kees 2007-09-14T14:54:00Z On Wednesday, September 12, 2007 -- almost exactly 101 years after the founding of Midland National -- a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new building. Although progress of the structure is already underway, the groundbreaking served as recognition of this milestone event for the Sammons Financial Group.

 

Groundbreakers were Mike Masterson, Steve Palmitier, John Craig, Sioux Falls Mayor Dave Munson, and Dana Dykhouse, Chairman of the Sioux Falls Development Foundation.

 

(Click on any of the pictures below for a larger view.)

 

Pictured from left to right, Mike Masterson, Steve Palmitier, John Craig, Mayor Dave Munson, and Dana Dykhouse.

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Mayor Dave Munson, Steve Palmitier, Mike Masterson, and John Craig.

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Mayor Dave Munson and Mike Masterson speaking at the ceremony.

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Time to turn over that dirt.   

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The steel frame is starting to go up.

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The special gold shovels.

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The construction site signage.

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]]> Internal Footings http://www.sammonsfinancialgroup.com/updates.aspx?id=2368&blogid=382 The work on the footings continues.  They have moved on to some of the internal load bearing walls and continue finishing up the external wall footings.   Click on the thumbnails below for a larger view.

]]> Matthew Kees 2007-08-30T14:54:00Z The work on the footings continues.  They have moved on to some of the internal load bearing walls and continue finishing up the external wall footings.

 

Click on the thumbnails below to view larger versions.

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]]> Matthew Kees 2007-08-22T14:54:00Z They are currently pouring the external wall footings.  They have most of them done and will move on to the internal load bearing wall footings next.

 

Click on the thumbnails below to view larger versions.

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