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
- The two Construction Trailers have been installed on the island adjacent to the Alumni Fields (N Lot) Parking.
- Abatement has begun on the Ground floor.
- Selective demolition is ongoing on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors.
- Planning for the relocation of the RO/DI system is ongoing.
Two-week look ahead
- De-energization of the electrical circuits will continue through the next two weeks.
- Installation of temporary power and lights will continue through the next two weeks.
- Selective demolition of the Mechanical systems will continue through the next two weeks.
- Asbestos abatement will progress from the ground floor to the upper floors.
Upcoming shut-downs
- No utility shutdowns have been scheduled for the next two weeks.
Egress/Ingress changes
- See maps for ingress/egress and restroom locations
- 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.
Parking disruptions
- Reserved parking for the Red Hort Truck has been relocated to the parking area near the Plant Science Building loading dock.
Major deliveries
- The delivery of the second construction trailer is will be made on Monday, August 14th. 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
