Essentials of Business Communication 8th Edition by Mary Ellen Guffey

Exercise 32

The following progress report has faults in grammar, punctuation, spelling, number form, wordiness, and word use. Use standard proofreading marks (see Appendix B) to correct the errors. When you finish, your instructor can show you the revised version of this report.
Construction of Apex Realtys Portland Branch Office has entered Phase three. Although we are 1 week behind the contractors original schedule the building should be already for occupancie on March 10.
Past Progress
Phaze one involved development of the architects plans, this process was completed on June 5. Phaze two involved submission of the plan's for county building department approval. Each of the plans were then given to the following 2 contractors for the purpose of eliciting estimates, Steven Duffy Construction, and Titan Builders. The lowest bidder was Steven Duffy Construction, consequently this firm began construction on July 15.
Present Status
Phase three includes initial construction processes. We have completed the following steps as of November 9:
• Demolition of existing building at 11485 North 27 Avenue
• Excavation of foundation footings for the building and for the surrounding wall
• Steel reinforcing rods installed in building pad and wall
• Pouring of concrete foundation
Steven Duffy Construction indicated that he was 1 week behind schedule for these reasons. The building inspectors required more steel reinforcement then was showed on the architects blueprints. In addition excavation of the footings required more time then the contractor anticipated because the 18 inch footings were all below grade.
Future Schedule
In spite of the fact that we lost time in Phase 3 we are substantially on target for the completion of this office building by March 1. Phase 4 include the following activities, framing drywalling and installation of plumbing.