Memorandum, Report on Progress from W. H. Kelley

main Washington, D. d. The White House October 18, 1951 MEMORANDUN REPORT ON PROGRESS TO OCTOBER 18, 1951 To the Chairman and Members of the Commission on Renovation: As a follow=up on the report of September 28th, the possible completion dates of the various controlling branches of construction are herowith submitted: INTERIOR MARBLE November 30th for materials - December 20th for installation Candora and Graynox marble not being shipped to meet subcontractor S needs. Four (4) marble setters have been removed from job due to material shortage. WOOD FLOORS November 30th for materials - February 1, 1952 for installation Contractor has not complied with specification requirements as to drying of last shipments of sub-flooring materials; necessitating removal from site. HOLLOW METAL October 30th start delivery so November 30th for installation CABINET & MILLWORK November lst for materials - December 1st for installation FIRE HOSE CABINETS & CONVECTOR GRILLES so Delivery date now November 15th - December 31st for installation PLUMBING, HEATING, AIR-CONDITIONING, ETC. Contractor proceeding with detailed hook=up of all equipment, and going forvard with setting of plumbing fixtures, etc. PLASTER, ETC. Completion by December 15th em which includes all extra work and necessary patching. PAINTING Exterior completion December 15th. Interior contingent upon millwork, plaster and laying of finished floors. SPECIAL LIGHTING FIXTURES The Committee, which met with the lighting fixture contractor. has the probable completion dates of the Caldwell Company. Mr. Davis advises that all work has been stopped on the fixtures in connection with diffusers until suitable change is made in hangers for electric fixtures.