Activities this week and moving forward:
- Sorrell courtyard sidewalk and patio project (weather permitting)
- Lower patio center area is complete
- The sidewalk between the 2 sets of stairs on the North side was poured and should be open
- The piece of sidewalk leading up to the dock area and the ice rink is getting a trench drain and new concrete – this area will be poured once the boom-style lift is removed
Phase 1 – Update:
- Construction
- Demo activities are winding down
- Noise levels are a constant and may vary day-to-day – there will be more concrete jackhammering as we install plumbing for the new restrooms
- Abatement is almost complete
- “Building sweat” seems to be under control – stained ceiling tiles changed out
- Minor gas shutdown was complete on Thursday, 9/5, allowing for gas lines in the construction area to be demoed
- Fume hoods in Phase 1 were also disconnected on Thursday, 9/5. No issues reported.
- Metal stud framing will start week of 9/9
- Safety:
- Authorized personnel only in construction areas and only with PPE
- Please follow signs and do not cross construction tape in the Sorrell Courtyard. These are in place to delineate safe routes.
- Exterior Work on South Façade:
- Area 1 is behind schedule. Painting is in progress
- The boom-style lift will be removed following completion
- Shift to Area 2 (see image below) once Area 1 is complete
- Schedule & Budget:
- Phase 1 anticipated completion April of 2020
- New Exhaust fan and AHU installation schedules being discussed for next spring
- TSQC final training session is 9/17-18
- Budget
- Estimation of system controls under review
- Network engineers have figured more WAPs than originally designed – impact TBD
- Firewatch currently covered under contingency
- Other:
- A project was installed in 4013 temporary conference room for everyone’s use
- Phase 1 anticipated completion April of 2020