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
- Asbestos abatement has now been completed on the Ground, 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors.
- Selective demolition has largely been completed on the Ground, 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors.
- Mass demolition has been completed on the Ground and 1st floors.
Two-week look ahead
- Installation of temporary power and lights will continue through the next two weeks.
- Mass demolition is in progress on 2nd floor.
- Selective demolition on 3rd & 4th floors will continue through the next two weeks.
- Asbestos abatement on the 4th floor has begun and will be on-going for the next two weeks.
- Installation of the formwork and rebar for the Mechanical Shaft and the Elevator Pit foundation is in progress.
- Relocation of the RO/DI system to PSB 403B:
- Abatement in PSB 403B is has been completed.
- Coring of the floor drain will be done on Nov 22
- System relocation is planned for a two-week window after Dec 6. To be coordinated w/SIPS.
Upcoming shut-downs
- The RODI system will be shut-down for relocation between Dec 6 and 20.