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

Two-week look ahead

• Installation of temporary power and lights will continue through the next two weeks.
• Mass demolition on the 3^rd 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