Phase 2 membrane project, Day 81–October 27, 2026

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Phase 2 Membrane Replacement Project

Project Mobilization Date: July 20, 2026
Work Start Date: May 4, 2026 (for emergency repairs) 
Expected completion: December 2026
Primary contractor: Prostar
Engineering design: Strata Engineering

Weather: 11°C, showers and clouds
Workers onsite: At least 2

Work done today:

  • The Terminator, a machine that strips membrane and sealant, was used to expose the concrete slab in the central courtyard area and out beyond toward Building 240

Also of note: With the combination of old membrane and sealant being removed and rainy weather, there will be more leaks in the underground parking. If you see an issue of concern, report it to Council: copperstonecouncil@fastmail.com

A large section of the area where the Terminator was stripping old membrane and sealant today.
The Terminator in action earlier in the day.

Oct. 27, 2026: Elevator in Building 244 down again, Richmond Elevator is onsite

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UPDATE, 12:45 p.m. The elevator in Building 244 is working again. Richmond elevator is still on site.

When I have more details on what happened, I will post them here.

As of 10 a.m. October 27, 2026:

The elevator in Building 244 is down again. A Richmond Elevator technician is onsite performing diagnostics and repair. At this time there is no ETA on when the elevator will be in service again.

I will update this post as more information comes in.

Phase 2 membrane project, Day 80–October 26, 2026

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Phase 2 Membrane Replacement Project

Project Mobilization Date: July 20, 2026
Work Start Date: May 4, 2026 (for emergency repairs) 
Expected completion: December 2026
Primary contractor: Prostar
Engineering design: Strata Engineering

Weather: 14°C, mostly cloudy
Workers onsite: At least 6

Work done today:

  • More demolition of the central courtyard area and extending out to the edge of the visitor parking lot
  • The temporary bridge/path for the 244 building is now open
New bridge/path to Building 244. New demolition is visible to the right.

Elevator not working in Building 244, Richmond Elevator contacted for repair

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UPDATE, 6:40 p.m.: The elevator is now working again. The issue was the system shutting down due to the elevator door being held open too long on the second floor. Don't do this, please!

UPDATE, 6:10 p.m. The Richmond Elevator tech is now onsite.

UPDATE, 4:50 p.m. After two calls made and no callback from Richmond Elevator, Jeff called a third time and discovered, for reasons unexplained, that the after hours dispatch had not contacted Richmond Elevator. After the third call, Jeff did finally hear back from Richmond Elevator and a tech is actually being sent. They wanted to come Monday morning but Jeff told them to come tonight (Sunday).

Unfortunately this means it will be a few more hours before the elevator is working again.

Thanks for your patience!

As of 2:25 p.m. today (Sunday, October 25, 2026) I can report the following:

  • Jeff (Strata President) was notified of the elevator in Building 244 not working (again) around 9 a.m. this morning.
  • He called the emergency number for Richmond Elevator and got confirmation that a tech was being dispatched for repair.
  • Around 2 p.m. this afternoon Jeff called back and confirmed all details and was told Richmond Elevator was dispatched to Copperstone Building 244.

I don’t know why they haven’t arrived yet. My best guess is they have multiple calls and may be working through them in order. Our call was designated “urgent” due to multiple people in the building with accessibility issues.

I’ll update when the elevator is working again.

Phase 2 membrane project, Day 79–October 24, 2026

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Phase 2 Membrane Replacement Project

Project Mobilization Date: July 20, 2026
Work Start Date: May 4, 2026 (for emergency repairs) 
Expected completion: December 2026
Primary contractor: Prostar
Engineering design: Strata Engineering

Weather: 10°C, Light showers and clouds
Workers onsite: At least 6

Work done today:

  • Old drainage mat and membrane removed from central courtyard area
  • Pavers adjacent to Building 240 used for temporary pedestrian access have been removed
  • The temporary bridge from the Building 240 entrance to the driveway is now open
  • A smaller temporary bridge is in place by Building 244 now, but not yet open

As of today, the majority of the visitor parking lot area has either been demolished or reinstated.

Central courtyard with old material piled near the middle.
Temporary bridge/path leading from driveway to Building 240 entrance.
Temporary path by Building 244, not yet open.

Phase 2 membrane project, Day 78–October 23, 2026

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Phase 2 Membrane Replacement Project

Project Mobilization Date: July 20, 2026
Work Start Date: May 4, 2026 (for emergency repairs) 
Expected completion: December 2026
Primary contractor: Prostar
Engineering design: Strata Engineering

Weather: 15°C, sunny
Workers onsite: At least 6

Work done today:

  • More demolition of the central courtyard, including removal of most dirt
  • Initial work on temporary access path from the Building 240 entrance. This will allow workers to demolish the remaining area of the visitor parking lot.
Central courtyard now almost down to the membrane.
Temporary access path to Building 240 entrance. This will likely open in the next few days.