By Erin Peters (eebmeierpeters@nebraskamed.com)

*Domestic water shut-off this Saturday, 2/29, 8am to 4pm max.

• This includes the purified water system, however, the tank in the penthouse will be full so there will be supply through the entire shut-down.
• This includes restrooms, sinks, water fountains, etc.

** We are looking at a building electrical transition to new switchgear equipment on the week of March 23 – it will be 1 day only.**

*** We are looking at a building HVAC transition to the new exhaust unit April 13-17**

• This date may shift so we are over a weekend. 2-5 days anticipated.
• The existing building exhaust will have to be shut down for a period of time in order to connect to the new.
• I will schedule additional meetings with occupants as this will affect hood usage and general building occupancy for this window only.

Phase 1 update:

Construction:

• Noise levels are constant and vary day-to-day
• All floors:
  • Demolition in atrium is ongoing
  • Metal stud framing, walls and ceiling soffits, and drywall is being hung on all floors
  • Steel and ductwork installation is complete on the feature wall (north side)
    • Framing and drywall complete on the south side feature wall – it looks great!
  • Electrical and plumbing rough-ins – copper water line installation and conduit is ongoing
  • Fire sprinkler system design is complete and installation starts next week – 3/2
  • Teaching lab, 3^rd floor, casework arrived!

Safety:

• Only authorized personnel in the construction areas and only with PPE
• Please continue to report any issues (e.g. unexplained odors) as they arise

Other issues/items:

• New building exhaust unit expected to arrive onsite by mid-March – a boom truck will be onsite to lift the units to the roof top.

Schedule & Budget:

• Phase 1 anticipated completion June 2020
  • Lead time on glass railings should not impact occupant relocations as this affects the 1st and 2nd floors only.
    • 3rd and 4th floor glass has a shorter time frame
  • Exhaust fan and AHUs – March 9-13, approximate
    • Exhaust transition to new unit April 13-17, approximate
• Phase 2 & Substantial Completion is August 2020
• Final completion: Fall 2020
• Budget items:
  • Firewatch – currently absorbing in contingency
  • Fume hood infrastructure for teaching and 4^th floor vacant labs in SW corner
  • Furniture plans are starting – more to come!