Framework Erection Starts

We started to erect the portal frame roof support and temporary steel gable today:

Rob untangling a chain block
(photo courtesy of Dave Dixon)

Ian trimming an RSJ .....
(photo courtesy of Dave Dixon)

..... & welding on an end plate
(photo courtesy of Dave Dixon)

John & I starting to lift part of the portal frame .....
(photo courtesy of Dave Dixon)

..... into to position, assisted by Rob .....

..... & guided by me
(photo courtesy of Dave Dixon)

Dave & Rob altering the scaffold to suit

Ian welding another end plate on a beam