Progress Continues As We Near Completion

Building 900

I have been reminded that it’s been awhile since I last updated the blog, and looking back, it was June 2 when the last entry was made. So, it’s time to bring everyone up to date on the project’s progress and mention a few people that deserve special recognition.




Building 900 L, 1000 C, 1100 & 1200 R

The first picture shows building 900, the latest building to be released for occupancy. It is a 24 unit building with a mix of 2 and 3 bedroom units. You can find it’s location in the picture that is at the top of the page. Just as with buildings 700 and 800, the amenities are great, with bright and spacious and bright apartments that have lots of closet space, ceiling fans and well equipped kitchens. They come with washers and dryers already installed, and not in a closet, but a real laundry/utility room off the kitchen. So, no more cluttering up the kitchen or a hallway while the laundry is being done.

We still have 3 more buildings to complete, and by the end of the month 2 of them should be ready for us to apply for our certificate of occupancy and ask the HUD (Housing and Urban Development) office for permission to start leasing. They will be buildings 1000 and 1100. The second picture shows the drive with building 900 on the left, building 1000 at the end and buildings 1100 and 1200 on the right. Again, the picture of the site at the top will show you the exact locations.

So, when are we going to be done and all the construction equipment and workers be gone? As of this entry, we are better than 90% complete, and about 5 months ahead of schedule. This has been a smooth project and the team members deserve all the credit, and I’m really proud of them. I want to give each of them a mention.

There is Goff Construction, LLC, our local builder out of Rineyville, KY. Shawn Goff directs the construction process on a day to day basis. It’s a tough job, sort of like being an air traffic controller. There are a lot of things happening at the same time, and Shawn Goff has done a great job of making sure that the right things happen at the right time and in the right way.

Then there is Bayus Design Works, the designing architect located in Louisville. They are responsible for what the units look like and how they are to be build, right down to the choice of carpets, light fixtures and door hardware. I think you will agree that Tony Bayus, architect, and Jennifer Nix, Bayus Project Manager, did a great job with their design. They also did the first phase of Claysville Landing.

I would be remiss in not mentioning the HUD office’s inspecting architect Adam Wisler. He makes sure that we are in compliance with the HUD requirements. Though he dose not work directly for us, he is no less a member of the construction team.

Turner Engineering of Elizabethtown did all the civil engineering designing what the site would look like. There is a lot of work that goes into creating the site plan and most of that we never notice, as it’s in the ground, but it is the foundation upon which everything is build.

Deutsche Bank Berkshire Mortgage provided the financing on this project, and they have done a great job of navigating all the approvals needed to secure this kind of loan. Their team makes sure the right people get paid as the project progresses, and get paid on time.

Last, but certainly not least, is Ghertner and Company, the apartment managers. They are experts at managing and maintaining apartment and condominium complexes along with managing homeowners associations. They employ only the best people like Julie and Regina in the leasing office. The Ghertner team makes Claysville Landing a true community and not just a collection of apartment buildings where people live. They really make it a place where you can socialize with your neighbors, be it at the pool, the playground, the dog park or just enjoying walking trails and the grounds in general, in addition to making sure the apartments and grounds are kept in tip top shape. I think this is what makes Claysville Landing one of the most highly desired apartment communities in the area.

Now that we will begin winding down, I will try and keep you all up to date as future progress unfolds. For those of you who are looking to lease, come on down and visit the leasing office or learn more at www.claysvillelanding.com.