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

by 
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

by 
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

by 
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.

Phase 2 membrane project, Day 77–October 22, 2026

by 
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
  • Polymer binding material added over Phase 1 extension pavers. This is a sand-like material that fits between pavers and forms a concrete-like seal to hold pavers in place.
Central courtyard, some dirt remaining.
Fire hydrant showing the height of the central courtyard before being stripped down.

Phase 2 membrane project, Day 76–October 21, 2026

by 
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: 17°C, mostly sunny
Workers onsite: At least 8

Work done today:

  • More work on implementing the final design of the sidewalk adjacent to the 240 building
  • More pavers moved into storage on completed area adjacent to Building 244
  • The bulk of the day was spent demolishing the central courtyard, which is mostly complete, save for some dirt that still needs to be removed
By mid-morning the first tree had been taken down from the central courtyard.
By early afternoon, soil was being removed and hauled away.
By evening, only some soil remained.

Phase 2 membrane project, Day 75–October 20, 2026

by 
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: 17°C, mostly sunny
Workers onsite: At least 11

Work done today:

  • Continued work on the sidewalk along the east edge of the parking lot
  • More gravel has been moved into the area in the north end of the parking lot
  • Some additional wooden beams have been cut to make them ready for placement
  • More pavers are being moved into the completed area as demolition of the central courtyard begins
Material being stored on the completed area of the parking lot, adjacent to Building 244.
Clearing of the central courtyard in preparation for its demolition.
The benches are now out of harm’s way!
Alignment work on sidewalk adjacent to Building 240 in progress.