They finished putting up the waterproof membrane and covered the plumbing with gravel. They also removed the excess dirt from digging the trenches and levelled the floor. They started installing the weeping tile and adding the 4" of gravel.
They also installed the structural support near the stair opening. The footing at the bottom of the stairs is optional which we may add a temporary adjustable support to after the basement is complete and we have moved the furniture in. There is no way a couch or other furniture is coming down those stairs with the support in place. The support was not necessary but recommended by the engineer who did our drawings and got our permit. We've already noticed a difference to the floor above with the one support in place.
