Floor Plan for SDNA Building

Here is a quick look at what the exterior of the building will look like, as well as the floor plan. Click on the image for a better view of the plan. While the snow in December slowed construction for now, the contractor was very pleased about how far the project progressed before the weather turned cold. All concrete work on the foundation, basement and parking lot was completed this fall. Plus, the first layer of asphalt was put down on the parking lot, allowing it to settle properly through the winter months. Look for framework on the building to get underway soon.

Work Progresses on Building

There has been considerable work at the building site the past few weeks. And it's all work that the contractor wanted to complete before the weather turned really cold. The curb and gutter and sidewalks are completed. The first layer of asphalt has been put on the parking lot. A floor covers the basement portion of the building. Now construction can start on the building frame.

Work on Curb, Sidewalk

Last week the curb for the parking lot and the sidewalk on the front side of the building were completed.

Ground Floor Concrete Poured

Last Saturday, Nov. 3, the concrete for the ground floor was poured. This view is from the parking lot near approximately the southeast corner of the building.

Basement Floor Poured

A basement to be used for storage and utilities will be under the west half of the building. The floor was poured two weeks ago once sewer and water lines were put in place. This view is from the south side of the building looking toward the northwest corner of the building.

Parking Lot Work

Work started last week on grading the parking lot. The plan is to have the curb and gutter for the entrance off the street and the parking lot completed before the season turns too cold. This view is looking west from 32nd Ave. toward the entrance to our lot.

Foundation Work Continues

This past week workers poured the footings and set the forms for the foundation and the basement walls. Rain over the weekend halted work until the site can dry out.

Digging the Basement

In these Oct. 1 photos, work is underway to dig the basement for the SDNA office. The 3,600-square foot building will have a basement under the west half of the building. The basement will be used mostly for storage and utilities.

Second Clip from Groundbreaking: A Group Photo

Here is SDNA's Susan Smith getting everyone together for a group photo at the groundbreaking.

SDNA President Bill Krikac Remarks

Brief video from Aug. 17 Groundbreaking: Introductory comments by SDNA President Bill Krikac of Clark County Courier.

Work has begun!

Mark it down: Friday, Aug. 31, 2007. Bowes Construction of Brookings began excavation work on the building site this morning, scraping black dirt from the lot and doing some leveling to the lot. This photo is taken from the southeast corner of the lot. Recent rains have softened the ground, making it easier for Bowes to do their thing. Cool!

SDNA Land Ready to Go

The lot on which the SDNA Building will be built is staked and ready for dirt work in this Aug. 30 photo. Excavation work begins on the lot tomorrow with the black dirt scraped and elevation work done on the site. This photo is taken from the southwest corner of the lot. The stake in the foreground is the southwest corner of the lot.

SDNA Groundbreaking

The SDNA Board. From left: SDNA Second Vice President Hollie Stalder, SDNA President Bill Krikac, SDNA First Vice President Mark Roby, Brookings Mayor Scott Munsterman, SDNA Third Vice President Doug Card, Brookings Chamber Rep. Tim Harvey, SDNA Director Gary Wood, Brookings Economic Development Corp. President Cindy Mydland, SDNA Past President Tim Huether and SDNA Director Lucy Halverson.


SDNA held a groundbreaking ceremony Aug. 17, 2007, for its new office building in Brookings. SDNA officials and Brookings officials participated in the event. Pictured with shovels, from left: SDNA President Bill Krikac, Brookings Mayor Scott Munsterman, Brookings Chamber representative Tim Harvey and Brookings Economic Development Corp. President Cindy Mydland. The SDNA Board, various past presidents and SDNA Staff also participated.