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 and the 1st, floors.
- Asbestos abatement is ongoing on the 2nd, floor.
- Selective demolition is ongoing on the Ground, 1st,, 3rd & 4th floors.
Two-week look ahead
- Installation of temporary power and lights will continue through the next two weeks.
- De-energization of the electrical circuits will continue through the next two weeks.
- Selective demolition of the Mechanical systems on 3rd & 4th floors will continue through the next two weeks.
- Asbestos abatement on the 2nd floor should be completed by Friday, November 3rd.
- Asbestos abatement on the 3rd floor is scheduled to begin by Monday, November 6th.
- Relocation of the RO/DI system to PSB 403B:
- Abatement in PSB 403B is scheduled to begin on Nov. 2nd and is expected to run for about 1 week.
- Coring of the floor drain is scheduled to begin on Nov. 22nd.
- Relocation of the system is planned for a two-week window after Dec. 6th. To be coordinated w/SIPS.
Upcoming shut-downs
No utility shutdowns have been scheduled for the next two weeks
Major deliveries
No extraordinary deliveries are scheduled for the next two weeks. The project does not anticipate major disruptions to traffic flow during this period.