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:

3^rd & 4^th Floors

• SFM walked 3^rd and 4^th for the Official Temporary Certificate of Occupancy – fire panel / system was verified; a few penetrations in the 2 janitor’s closet and 1 in 1^st 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

1^st & 2^nd Floors

• Electrical and plumbing work is finalizing
• IT cabling is complete and terminated in new IT closets
• Glass railing system for 2^nd 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: 4^th  (South half) and 3^rd 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, 4^th floor, South ½ work to begin
• 9/14 – Phase 2, 3^rd 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

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

3^rd & 4^th Floors

• SFM walked 3^rd and 4^th for the Official Temporary Certificate of Occupancy – fire panel / system was verified; a few penetrations in the 2 janitor’s closet and 1 in 1^st floor electrical room need to be addressed before final is issued.
• Punch list items underway
• 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
• Phase 2 occupant move – complete!
  • 4^th floor copier moved from 4010 to 4.0.002 – any issues with printing at this new location, please reach out to IT
  • Break room on 4^th off elevator lobby room 4.0.030A – Please do not use the sink at this time!
  • Conference room moved from 4010 to the new area to room 4.0.003

1^st & 2^nd Floors

• Electrical and plumbing work is finalizing
• IT cabling is complete and terminated in new IT closets
• Glass railing system for 2^nd floor catwalk and atrium stairs is onsite – installation is progressing
• New door installation in progress on 2^nd and 1^st
• Ceiling grid installed
• Light fixtures installed
• Flooring installation is finalizing

Phase 2: 4^th  (South half) and 3^rd floor temp walls are in place

• Waldinger will decontaminate and remove Bio Safety Cabinets and fume hoods

Exterior:

• EIFS work ongoing
  • The underside of the soffit on the Southwest corner is repaired and finish work is starting
• Landscaping to start at main entrance 9/8 – delayed due to rain & mud   

Schedule

• Pending  – 3^rd & 4^th floors complete on Phase 1 (temp Cert. of Occupancy)
• 9/10 – Phase 2, 4^th floor, South ½ work to begin
• 9/14 – Phase 2, 3^rd floor work to begin
• 9/22 – 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

Decisions or Resources Needed:

• Tissue Culture equipment status presently in the rooms

Questions? Contact Erin Peters.

Progress Update:

• RO System shutdown planned for Tuesday, 9/8 – water will be supplied during this time
  • 8 @ 5 gallon jugs were delivered; LCMS in route
  • Estimated duration is 4 weeks
• Air Handler 2 – 1 day shutdown for tie-in – this will be October timeframe

3^rd & 4^th Floors

• SFM scheduled for 9/14 @ 9am for Certificate of Occupancy walk (vacation all next week) – a preliminary walk occurred 8/24
• 3^rd and 4^th floors are opening on a Conditional Temporary Certificate of Occupancy which allows us to move into the space prior to SFM walk
• Punch list items underway
• Phase 2 occupants moved 9/8-9/11 – almost complete
  • 4^th floor copier moved from 4010 to 4.0.002
  • Break room on 4^th off elevator lobby room 4.0.030A – Please do not use the sink at this time!
  • Conference room moved from 4010 to the new area to room 4.0.003

1^st & 2^nd Floors

• Electrical and plumbing work is finalizing
• IT cabling is complete and terminated in new IT closets
• Glass railing system for 2^nd floor catwalk and atrium stairs is onsite – installation is progressing
• Concrete poured on 1^st floor complete
• New door installation in progress on 2^nd and 1^st
• Ceiling grid installation – light fixtures to follow

Phase 2: 4^th  (South half) and 3^rd floor temp walls start 9/9 and 9/14

Other:

• Any building issues, please contact Erin Peters prior to contacting Facilities.
• Please report any elevator functional issues to Erin and she will reach out to O’Keefe

Exterior:

• EIFS work ongoing –  major progress this past week
  • The underside of the soffit on the Southwest corner was demoed
• Landscaping to start at main entrance 9/8 – delayed due to rain     

Schedule

• 9/8 – 3^rd & 4^th floors complete on Phase 1 (temp Cert. of Occupancy)
• 9/8 – relocations of Phase 2 occupants to start
• 9/10 – Phase 2, 4^th floor, South ½ work to begin
• 9/14 – Phase 2, 3^rd floor work to begin
• 9/22 – 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; Erin will keep everyone informed as we near each groups move date
  • 1^st series of moves are Phase 2 occupants over to Phase 1 space

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
• Occupied labs (Murry/Lyubchenko) and scope of work coordination
• Budget: “less than” mindset
  • Abatement
  • Phase 2 conditions
  • Freight Elevator

Decisions or Resources Needed:

• None at this time but will continue to coordinate with occupants and UNMC partners to keep progressing.

Questions? Contact Erin Peters

Progress Update:

• Air Handler 2 – delivery complete!
  • 1 day shutdown for tie-in – this will be October timeframe
• RO System shutdown planned for Tuesday, 9/8 – water will be supplied during this time
  • 8 @ 5 gallon jugs were delivered; LCMS in route
  • Estimated duration is 4 weeks
• Fire Panel Testing – Tuesday, 9/8, afternoon
  • Audible Alarms
  • Strobe testing

*Note: Fire Protection Services will make announcements prior to testing and after tests are complete. They will also announce emergencies during this time.

3^rd & 4^th Floors

• SFM scheduled for 9/14 @ 9am for Certificate of Occupancy walk (vacation all next week) – a preliminary walk occurred 8/24
• 3^rd and 4^th floors are opening on a Conditional Temporary Certificate of Occupancy which allows us to move into the space prior to SFM walk
• Punch list items underway
• Phase 2 occupants to start moving into Phase 1: 9/8-9/11
  • 4^th floor copier, break room, and conference room moving down the hall on 9/11

1^st & 2^nd Floors

• Electrical and plumbing work is finalizing
• IT cabling is complete and terminated in new IT closets
• Glass railing system for 2^nd floor catwalk and atrium stairs is onsite – installation is progressing
• Concrete poured on 2^nd floor catwalk/lobby area
• New door installation in progress on 2^nd and 1^st
• Card reader rough-ins installed

Phase 2: 4^th  (South half) and 3^rd floor temp walls start 9/9 and 9/14

Other:

• Any building issues, please contact me prior to contacting Facilities.
• Please report any elevator functional issues to me and I will reach out to O’Keefe

Exterior:

• EIFS work ongoing –  major progress this past week
  • The underside of the soffit on the Southwest corner was demoed
• Landscaping to start at main entrance 9/8

Schedule

• 9/8 – 3^rd & 4^th floors complete on Phase 1 (temp Cert. of Occupancy)
• 9/8 – relocations of Phase 2 occupants to start
• 9/10 – Phase 2, 4^th floor, South ½ work to begin
• 9/14 – Phase 2, 3^rd floor work to begin
• 9/22 – 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
  • 1^st series of moves are Phase 2 occupants over to Phase 1 space

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
• Occupied labs (Murry/Lyubchenko) and scope of work coordination
• Budget: “less than” mindset
  • Abatement
  • Phase 2 conditions
  • Freight Elevator

Decisions or Resources Needed:

• None at this time but will continue to coordinate with occupants and UNMC partners to keep progressing.

Questions? Contact Erin Peters

Progress Update: Not a lot of change from last week as we wrap up Phase 1 levels 3 and 4 for partial occupancy

• Domestic water shut-down – complete.
• Air Handler 2 – delivery tentatively – September 1-2
  • Crane onsite on the East side of the building – 2 days
  • 1 day shutdown for tie-in – this will be October timeframe
• Flooring installation 3^rd floor in-progress
• Ceiling grid installation – complete
  • Ceiling pads following final inspections
• Final Above Ceiling Inspections for 3^rd and 4^th
• Restroom tiling finishing on 1^st floor; final fixture installation
• New RO System & piping
• Electrical and plumbing work is ongoing
• HVAC ductwork for AHU2 almost complete in preparation for the unit’s arrival
• IT closets are being outfitted from top down – floor sealed, cabinets installed; UPSs, etc.
• IT cabling is complete – awaiting termination
• Glass walls on 3^rd and 4^th floors in atrium/elevator lobbies is complete
• Glass railing system for 2^nd floor catwalk and atrium stairs is onsite – installation has started
• New doors are installed on 3^rd and 4^th; working on 2^nd and 1^st
• Card reader rough-ins – need IT and power
• Elevators and Elevator lobbies:
  • Interior finishes ordered
  • Floor leveler installation prior to tile

• Exterior: No change this week.
  • EIFS work to continue all next week on North and West facades 
    • The underside of the soffit on the Southwest corner was demoed
  • New glass installed with fritted pattern – almost complete

Schedule

• 8/28 – 3^rd & 4^th floors complete on Phase 1 (temp Cert. of Occupancy)
• 9/2 – relocations of Phase 2 occupants to start
• 9/7 – Phase 2, 4^th floor, South ½ work to begin
• 9/14 – Phase 2, 3^rd floor work to begin
• 9/22 – 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
  • 1^st series of moves are Phase 2 occupants over to Phase 1 space

Budget Status:

• Approved Budget = $12,673,300
• Planned Spend = $12,587,799

Questions? Contact Erin Peters

WSH activities from this week and looking forward:

• Electrical shutdown – COMPLETE!
• Air Handler 2 – delivery and installation – pending new date (will be a Saturday)
  • CRA pending – 1 day shutdown for tie-in (same as delivery day)
  • Crane onsite on the East side of the building – 2 days
• Brick paver demo on 1^st and 2^nd floors continues and is almost complete. This is ALL afterhours work – approx.. 530pm-130am. 

Construction Activities:

• All floors:
  • 1^st coat of paint – all floors
  • Flooring installation on 4^th floor complete; 3^rd floor in-progress
  • Ceiling grid installation – all floors except the corridors
  • Restroom tiling finishing on 1^st floor; fixture installation
  • New RO System piping
  • Electrical and plumbing work is ongoing
  • HVAC ductwork for AHU2 almost complete in preparation for the unit’s arrival
  • IT closets are being outfitted from top down – floor sealed, cabinets on campus for switches; UPSs, etc.
  • IT cabling is being installed
  • Glass walls on 3^rd and 4^th floors in atrium/elevator lobbies is almost complete
  • Glass railing system for 2^nd floor catwalk and atrium stairs is onsite – installation has started
  • Final Above Ceiling Inspections pending, then ceiling tiles will be installed
  • New doors are onsite – installation following the flooring

• Elevators and Elevator lobbies:
  • The power to both passenger elevators was restored for contractor use. This will help reduce traffic in the occupied area and increase efficiency in the construction area
  • Interior finishes were approved and ordered

• Other:
  • Meco-Henne has hired an additional cleaning crew for the occupied areas, including restrooms and stair towers
    • There are still portable toilets on the East side of the building for contractor use

• Exterior: No change this week.
  • EIFS and other exterior work – North side demo and new caulking complete – still to paint
    • The underside of the soffit on the Southwest corner may need to be fully replaced due to existing condition
  • New glass installed with fritted pattern – almost complete

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
• Masks are required per UNMC policy

Schedule & Budget:

• Phase 1 anticipated completion is August 28. The Atrium and L1 anticipated September 22.
  • Phase 2 sub-phasing plan was submitted and I will schedule meetings with those affected by the work
  • I have created an initial draft move/move-in schedule that I am coordinating with floor plans to share with the team
  • I am scheduling move meetings for Phase 2 occupants moving to Phase 1

• Budget items: no new issues;
  • Tracking under budget currently, the shift to Phase 2, relocations, firewatch, etc., and final move-in pricing to be considered
  • Additional bike rack area presented on Southwest corner
  • EIFS work on SW corner

Questions? Contact Erin Peters.

WSH activities from this week and looking forward:

• Electrical shutdown of emergency power planned for Thursday, August 6.
  • CRA scheduled for Monday, 8/3
  • A separate email outlining the plan was sent on Tuesday, 7/28, to occupants
  • Strategic is prepared to provide any temp power support that may be needed (8/5)
• Air Handler 2 – tentatively scheduled for Saturday, August 8, for delivery and installation
  • CRA pending – 1 day shutdown for tie-in
  • Crane onsite on the East side of the building
• Brick paver demo on 1^st and 2^nd floors continues. This is ALL afterhours work – approx.. 530pm-130am. 
• Exhaust System – Filters were changed Wednesday, 7/29; Falcon is working on the VFD that has malfunctioned

Construction Activities:

• All floors:
  • 1^st coat of paint – all floors
  • Flooring installation on 4^th floor almost complete; will work downwards
  • Ceiling grid installation – all floors except the corridors
  • Restroom tiling finishing on 1^st floor; fixture installation
  • New RO System piping
  • Electrical and plumbing work is ongoing
  • HVAC ductwork for AHU2 almost complete in preparation for the unit’s arrival
  • IT closets are being outfitted from top down
  • IT cabling is being installed
  • Framing, drywall, and priming of feature walls complete
  • Glass walls on 3^rd and 4^th floors in atrium/elevator lobbies is almost complete
  • Glass railing system for 2^nd floor catwalk and atrium stairs is onsite – installation has started
  • Final Above Ceiling Inspections pending, then ceiling tiles will be installed
  • New doors are onsite – installation following the flooring

• Elevators and Elevator lobbies:
  • The power to both passenger elevators was restored for contractor use. This will help reduce traffic in the occupied area and increase efficiency in the construction area.

• Exterior:
  • EIFS and other exterior work – North side demo and new caulking complete – still to paint
    • The underside of the soffit on the Southwest corner may need to be fully replaced due to existing condition
  • New glass installed with fritted pattern

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
• Masks are required per UNMC policy

Schedule & Budget:

• Phase 1 anticipated completion end of August with the Atrium anticipated in late September.
  • Phase 2 sub-phasing plan was submitted and I will schedule meetings with those affected by the work
  • I have created an initial draft move/move-in schedule that I am coordinating with floor plans to share with the team

• Budget items: no new issues; change order #3 final pricing received and Change order issued.
  • Tracking under budget currently, the shift to Phase 2, relocations, firewatch, etc., and final move-in pricing to be considered
  • Additional bike rack area presented on Southwest corner
  • EIFS work on SW corner

Questions? Contact Erin Peters

I thought I would switch gears this week to help inject some excitement on the WSH Renovation Project.  I do have a few alerts for the next couple of weeks, etc., but today’s post includes a pictorial story of where we started at WSH in June 2019, and where we are today.

I hope you all enjoy seeing the incredible transition that has taken and is taking place every day to build this environment.

WSH activities from this week and looking forward:

• Brick paver demo on 1^st and 2^nd floors  is pushed to start Monday, July 27, from 430-1130pm. 
  • The plan is to complete this rather noisy work afterhours.
  • The full duration of this effort is expected to last days – all afterhours.   
• Exhaust System – I am working with Falcon to temporarily shut down the exhaust system to change the filters on Wednesday, July 29, at 7am. This will only take 1 hour.
  • There is also a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) that is not functioning properly which Falcon will resolve
  • Both the VFD fix and the filter change should improve the current air quality issues that have been reported this week
• Electrical shutdown of emergency power tentatively planned for Thursday, August 6.
  • CRA pending / full impact to be discussed in Monday’s meeting
  • Strategic is prepared to provide any temp power support that may be needed
• Air Handler 2 – tentatively scheduled for Saturday, August 8, for delivery and installation
  • CRA pending – 1 day shutdown for tie-in

Questions? Contact Erin Peters.

Construction Activities:

• All floors:
  • Air Handler One is operational
    • Need IT cabling for Siemens Controls
  • Priming and 1^st coat – all floors
  • Ceiling grid installation – all floors
  • Restroom tiling finishing on 1^st and 2^nd floors
  • Electrical and plumbing work is ongoing
  • IT closets are being outfitted from top down; Switches to be installed once space is cooled
  • Framing of North end feature wall has started
  • Glass walls on 3^rd and 4^th floors in atrium/elevator lobbies has started

• Elevators and Elevator lobbies:
  • Both passenger elevators are temporarily shut down for construction activities in the lobby ceiling areas

• All elevator lobbies are behind the construction barrier
  • North side of 2^nd floor only
  • South entrance TBD – likely at the end of the project for minimal impact

• Exterior:
  • EIFS and other exterior work – North side demo and new caulking complete – still to paint
  • New glass / framing is ongoing
    • Glass installation continues on the atrium (replacement glass)

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 and Atrium anticipated completion – An updated schedule was provided on July 1, by Meco-Henne. Facilities is evaluating.
  • Phase 2 sub-phasing plan was submitted and I will schedule meetings with those affected by the work

• Budget items: no new issues; change order #3 final pricing received and Change order issued.
  • Tracking under budget currently, the shift to Phase 2, relocations, and final move-in pricing to be considered
  • Additional bike rack area presented on Southwest corner