Progress Update:
- RO System Replacement in-progress – water will be supplied during this time
- Estimated duration is 4 weeks – 9/8 to 10/6
- Air Handler 2 – 1 day shutdown for tie-in – this will be October timeframe
Phase 1:
3rd & 4th Floors
- SFM walked 3rd and 4th for the Official Temporary Certificate of Occupancy – fire panel / system was verified; a few penetrations in the 2 janitor’s closet and 1 in 1st floor electrical room have been addressed and photos submitted to SFM for approval and final C of O.
- Punch list items underway – due 10/5
- Fume hood modifications are underway by Waldinger – 1 hour per fume hood (max) and light noise expected (drill).
- They are installing a “pan” that will allow the existing hood to operate in the new variable air flow system and, ultimately, complies with building code
1st & 2nd Floors
- Electrical and plumbing work is finalizing
- IT cabling is complete and terminated in new IT closets
- Glass railing system for 2nd floor catwalk and atrium stairs is onsite – installation is progressing
- New doors and hardware installed
- AV completed a site walk today
- Ceiling grid installed
- Light fixtures installed
- Flooring installation is finalizing
- Above Ceiling and Electrical inspections to be complete week of 9/28
Phase 2: 4th (South half) and 3rd floor temp walls are in place
- Waldinger will decontaminate and remove Bio Safety Cabinets and fume hoods starting 9/28
- TC Room emptied of equipment and Matheson/Helgett removed CO2 & nitrogen tanks
- Electrical demo and temp lighting is ongoing
- Corridor work and impact under review
- Casework and full demo to start 9/28
Exterior:
- EIFS work ongoing
- Landscaping to start at main entrance 9/25
Schedule
- 9/10 – Phase 2, 4th floor, South ½ work to begin
- 9/14 – Phase 2, 3rd floor work to begin
- 10/1 – Atrium and Phase 1 floors 1 and 2 (temp Cert. of Occupancy)
- Contractor Substantial Completion: 03/15/20
- First Use of Space: Varies by temp Certificate of Occupancy; I will keep everyone informed as we near each groups move date
Budget Status:
- Approved Budget = $12,673,300
- Planned Spend = $12,587,799
Key Risks or Issues:
- Occupied Building and impact during building system shut-downs and construction activities in Phases
- Central stair and corridor work coordination
- Occupied labs (Murry/Lyubchenko) and scope of work coordination
- Budget: “less than” mindset
- Abatement
- Phase 2 conditions
- Freight Elevator


Questions? Contact Erin Peters