{"id":538,"date":"2026-04-30T20:27:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T20:27:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/campus-recreation\/?post_type=furman-update&#038;p=538"},"modified":"2026-04-30T20:27:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T20:27:18","slug":"april-updates","status":"publish","type":"furman-update","link":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/campus-recreation\/updates\/april-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"April Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"1\">The renovation project reached several key milestones this month, with significant progress visible across the facility. Notable highlights from April include:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"2\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Structural Development:<\/b> The installation of vertical steel for the new climbing wall is now underway, defining the scale of this future focal point.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Infrastructure &amp; Systems:<\/b> Crews have been focused on essential mechanical rough-ins, ensuring the building\u2019s core systems are properly integrated.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Interior Finishing:<\/b> Drywall installation and surface preparation are moving forward steadily, with a primary focus on the locker room areas as we transition toward the final finishing phases.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3\">We are excited to see these structural and interior elements come together as we continue to enhance these spaces.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-539 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/campus-recreation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/137\/2026\/04\/PXL_20260428_134329058-578x768.jpg\" alt=\"A narrow shot shows a long hallway with an outcove on the left and various doorways throughout.\" width=\"226\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/campus-recreation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/137\/2026\/04\/PXL_20260428_134329058-578x768.jpg 578w, https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/campus-recreation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/137\/2026\/04\/PXL_20260428_134329058-771x1024.jpg 771w, https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/campus-recreation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/137\/2026\/04\/PXL_20260428_134329058-768x1020.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/campus-recreation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/137\/2026\/04\/PXL_20260428_134329058-1157x1536.jpg 1157w, https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/campus-recreation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/137\/2026\/04\/PXL_20260428_134329058-1542x2048.jpg 1542w, https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/campus-recreation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/137\/2026\/04\/PXL_20260428_134329058-386x512.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/campus-recreation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/137\/2026\/04\/PXL_20260428_134329058-964x1280.jpg 964w, https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/campus-recreation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/137\/2026\/04\/PXL_20260428_134329058-scaled.jpg 1928w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 226px) 100vw, 226px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 226px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 226\/300;\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-540 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/campus-recreation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/137\/2026\/04\/PXL_20260428_133626887-768x578.jpg\" alt=\"A construction picture shows a wide angle view of the future functional fitness area. 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