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December 8: Plant Science Renovation Update

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 and 2nd floors.
  • Selective demolition has largely been completed on the Ground and 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors.
  • Mass demolition has been completed on the Ground, 1st and 2nd floors.
  • The footing and foundation of the elevator have been completed.
  • Mass demolition has been completed on the Ground, 1st and 2nd floors.

Two-week look ahead

  • Installation of temporary power and lights will continue through the next two weeks.
  • Mass demolition on the 3rd floor is scheduled to begin on Dec. 11
  • Asbestos abatement is on-going on the 4th and is scheduled to be completed by Dec. 6
  • Relocation of the RO/DI system to PSB 403B:
    • Coring of the floor drain was completed on Nov. 22
    • Installation of the piping is in progress.
    • System relocation was moved from the original Dec. 6 date to Dec. 18

Upcoming shut-downs

  • The RODI system will be shut-down for relocation between Dec. 11 and 18
demolished building with bulldozer
Completed mass demolition on Second floor’s West N/S corridor
demolished building with pipes and columns
Completed mass demolition on First floor’s Central N/S corridor
concrete elevator shaft
Progress – Elevator pit’s footing and foundation on Ground Floor.
elevator shaft
Progress – Mechanical Shaft’s Foundation on Ground Floor.
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