Intercom Online......January 20, 2000

Taking shape

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Randy Van Guilder, a carpenter for Fiore Construction Co. of Altoona, prepares doorways so
masons can lay block around the openings in the addition to Thomas Building on the University
Park campus. Van Guilder is working on a doorway to a new auditorium, seen behind him.

Photos: Greg Grieco

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Kelly Conrad and Clint Seace
of Fairfield Construction install new duct work in the basement of the Thomas Classroom Building on the University Park campus.
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thomas4CMYKAbove, a block cutter from Fiore's Construction Co. of Altoona cuts brick and blocks for the interior work for the addition to Thomas Building. At right, Alan Quay of Showwalter Masonry mixes mortar for the masons. The project, which will add a 600-seat lecture hall, office space and other areas, is expected to be completed by June.

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