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, 3^rd and 4^th floors.
• Selective demolition has been completed on the Ground, 1^st, 2^nd , 3^rd and 4^th floors.
• Mass demolition has been completed on the Ground, 1^st, 2^nd , 3^rd and 4^th floors.
• The footing and foundation of the elevator have been completed.
• The footings and foundation for the Mechanical shafts, the West Stair, and other utilities are in progress.

Two-week look ahead

• Installation of temporary power and lights will continue through the next two weeks.
• Saw cutting and slab removal for various utilities on the Ground floor will run from Jan. 22nd through Jan. 26th. · Demolition of the ceiling at the 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd floor lobbies are on-going and should be completed by Jan. 26th.
• The filling of trenches left after the removal of the old partitions and the leveling of the existing floors are in progress and will continue through early February.

Upcoming shut-downs

• The Chilled Water and Glycol should be back on-line by Tuesday, January 23rd.