COVID19 Note: Constructions activities continue on the WSH project. All workers have been advised by UNMC and by Meco-Henne the same guidelines re: handwashing, social distancing, staying home if feeling ill, etc..

WSH activities from this week and looking forward:

Scheduled Building shut-downs: No change – we are still on schedule for this timeline.

• Electrical shut-down: Thursday, April 16 (8 hours – max)
  • Through our meetings this week we identified the biggest concerns are for all freezers / refrigerators.
  • The team will devise a plan for the shut-down – more to come, but looking at installing generators to power certain panels for the freezers. 
    • I have completed a spreadsheet of quantities and locations
    • I will send an email asking for specific freezer information from occupants – please provide as best you can.
• HVAC (Exhaust only) shut-down: Friday, April 17-21 (max)
  • The exhaust impacts fume hoods and restroom exhausts
  • Regular supply and return air is not affected

Phase 1 update:

Construction:

• Noise levels are constant and vary day-to-day
• Welding smells have been consistent with all of the steel work
  • Feature wall steel complete
  • Roof steel is in place
  • Atrium ceiling still under construction (2 more weeks expected).
• Scaffolding in the atrium in place for interior ceiling work – at least 2 more weeks expected
• The new exhaust unit has arrived – fans are expected to ship any day

*We are making preparations for a crane to be onsite the first week of April, 4/6, to lift the exhaust equipment to the roof.

• The crane will be located on the East side of the building and will block the dock area for the duration
• If you have scheduled deliveries – please re-schedule for the week of 4/13

• All floors:
  • Drywall is going up on 3^rd and 4^th floors; 1^st and 2^nd to follow
  • Electrical and plumbing work is ongoing
  • Ductwork insulation is in-progress.
  • Fire sprinkler system design is complete and installation is in-progress.
• Exterior:
  • As we start to have consistently warmer temperatures, exterior work (especially on the North and West facades) will begin again.

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

Schedule & Budget:

• Phase 1 anticipated completion – shifting to May; Atrium the end of June
  • Relocation schedule draft in-progress for Phase 2
• 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