the mechanical crew (1 person) is back.  It is amazing how fast these guys work with the tin.  The budget for the furnace and air distribution network goes a long way and makes the house livable in our climate.   Once mechancial work is done we will move to electrical.  We need the framers back as well, the basements are ready to go and other back framing is piling up such as stairwell wall and fireplace bases.  The framers must be extremely busy or they'd for sure choose indoor work over being exposed to the ongoing deep freeze.  

now we find out how to deal with the duct work at the framing stage.  I try and make awkward drop ceiling areas blend in.