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 21^st 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, 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd floors.
• Selective demolition has largely been completed on the Ground, 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd floors.
• Mass demolition has been completed on the Ground and 1^st floors.

Two-week look ahead

• Installation of temporary power and lights will continue through the next two weeks.
• Mass demolition is in progress on 2^nd floor.
• Selective demolition on 3^rd & 4^th floors will continue through the next two weeks.
• Asbestos abatement on the 4^th 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.