Sign the Beam!

Beginning March 21st, Lakeway Area residents are invited to sign the beam that will be lifted to the very top of the Lakeway Regional Medical Center hospital. The beam will be displayed and available for signing at Lakeway City Hall from March 21, 2011, through March 23, 2011.
After the signing, the beam will be transported to the hospital construction site, where General Contractor HOAR Construction will celebrate an important milestone with a “Topping Out” Ceremony later this month.

The Topping Out Ceremony will provide the opportunity for HOAR Construction and Surgical Development Partners to thank all the workers, subcontractors and management team for the successful achievement of the completion of the major structural components.

Topping Out is a ceremony that is done when the last beam is placed at the top of a building. The last beam to be hoisted is painted white and signed by all workmen, dignitaries, and local citizens. The beam then flies into place and an evergreen tree is placed on top. The Topping Out ceremony dates back to Rome as early as 621 B.C.
The custom came with immigrants to the United States and has become an integral part of American culture in barnraisings and housewarmings. The tree on top of the building ensures fertility of the land and home as well as a good luck charm for the future occupants.

Lakeway City Hall – 1102 Lohmans Crossing

Signing of the Beam (Open to the public):

Monday, March 21, 2011 Noon – Dusk

Tuesday, March 22, 2011 8:00 a.m. – Dusk

Wednesday, March 23, 2011 8:00 a.m. – Dusk