On May 5, Chesterfield County Public Schools marked a major milestone in the construction of the new Bensley Elementary School with a topping-off ceremony, a time-honored tradition in the construction industry that celebrates the placement of the final structural beam.
There aren’t many events that combine heavy machinery, a tree, a broom and an American flag. But the topping-off ceremony for Bensley Elementary included those items plus a great sense of excitement. Watch this video to see the topping off of the new school building.