Milestone: Topping Out at Coe
Ironworkers building the structural steel frame for the addition at Franz Coe Elementary School “topped out” the construction in March.
Topping out celebrations recognize placement of the last beam by installing a small evergreen tree — often referred to as a Christmas tree — and a U.S. flag. Ironworkers from Local 86 signed the beam before it was raised into place.
This is an important milestone for the Coe addition as it marks the point when the skeleton of the building is complete and ready for walls, windows, doors, finishes, mechanical/electrical/plumbing systems, and the rest of what makes up a building.
To learn about the origins of this celebration, search for “topping out ceremony” on the web.
