Let's Do This Part 2

A few men laughed, but the mood remained focused.

Ernest moved to the next sheet and revealed the powerhouse plan.

"The powerhouse will stand here, near the lower edge of the estate. Twenty-four meters long, twelve meters wide, eight meters high to the roof truss. Stone foundation, brick upper walls, slate roof if we can secure enough material in time. The turbine pit sits below floor level. The generator hall must remain dry, clean, and well ventilated."

Thomas bent over the section drawing.

"How deep is the foundation?"

"Three meters below finished floor level."

Thomas looked up. "Three meters?"

"The generator assembly weighs close to fifteen tons. The turbine, shaft, bearings, and coupling add more. Vibration must not travel through weak masonry. If the foundation settles unevenly, the shaft alignment fails, and the bearings destroy themselves."

That changed the air in the room.

Fifteen tons was not workshop equipment.