Project Brief
This gut renovation project will reconfigure floor layouts, restore the exterior building envelope, replace the exterior windows, replace the Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & Life Safety systems and generally modernize the facility to meet the School of Integrative Plant Science’s Instructional and Research needs in the 21st century.
- The project obtained B&P’s Construction Approval on March 23, 2023.
- FAHS Construction is the General Contractor.
- The 30-month Construction period began on July 5, 2023, and is scheduled for substantial completion in January 2026.
Progress Report
- Installation of temporary construction fencing establishing the job site is now complete
- The temporary partitions separating the Construction Area from the areas that will remain occupied have been established, and construction signage has been installed.
- The prep work on the Construction Trailer Pads has been completed.
- The Electrical Contractor has begun investigating and tracing the electrical circuits.
Two-week look ahead
- Installation of the Construction Trailers will continue.
- Tracing of Electrical circuitry in the building will continue.
- Walk through of the existing Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system with the Mechanical Sub-Contractor.
- Installation of temporary protection for the terrazzo flooring.
- Planning for the relocation of the RO/DI system.
Upcoming shut-downs
- No utility shutdowns have been scheduled for the next two weeks.
Potential occupant disruptions
- Egress/Ingress changes:
- Public access to the building via the North Entrance (Ag Quad side) and the South Entrance (off Tower Road, directly opposite Minns Garden) have been blocked and will remain blocked for the duration of the construction.
- Reserved parking for the Red Horticulture Truck has been relocated to the parking area near the Plant Science Building loading dock.
- Major deliveries:
- The delivery of construction trailers is expected within the next two weeks. No disruptions to traffic flow are expected.
Project Team
- SUCF (State University Construction Fund) – Project Sponsor
- Peter Taylor – SUCF, Construction Manager
- Andy Vail – Unit Facility Director
- Greg Smith – Facility Manager
- Brad Newhouse – Director, Project Management, FCS
- Davies Orinda – FCS Project Manager
- Art Fives – FCS Construction Manager
- Jon Minarski – FCS Project Coordinator
- Jace Prine – LeChase Construction (CM Agent), Project Manager
- Brian Lalonde – FAHS Construction, Project Manager
- Ivan Cote – FAHS Construction, Site Superintendent
