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				Construction Update Construction Update is published periodically and provides information about the progress of major University building and renovation projects on the Hilltop, Medical and West campuses. Information is provided to the Record by facilities management. Photo by Joe Angeles Everywhere you look, construction is happening at a rapid pace at the University. Here, Housing Phase III is taking shape as the majority of the foundation walls for a new residence hall next to Wohl Student Center have been placed. Earth and Planetary Sciences Building Footing and foundation walls are continuing to be poured, and one section of slab on grade on the lower level of the building has been placed. Temporary lighting is provided to assist in safety and security. Hoyt Drive is continually being cleaned because of loose dirt and gravel. A flagman is posted on the site to promote safe traffic flow. Housing Phase III Construction has started with the first floor on the west end. Nearly all of the foundation walls have been placed. A flagman is posted at the site entrance to promote safe pedestrian crossing and efficient traffic control. 276 N. Skinker The main steel erection is essentially completed. Work scheduled includes structural steel detail work, completion of the underground storm water system, the completion of the new alley to Pershing Avenue and pouring of the concrete for the second and third floors. Whitaker Hall for Biomedical Engineering Stonework for the building has been placed, and the granite washing and caulking continues. The lower level and first floor are essentially completed, while painting continues on the second floor and drywall taping continues on the third floor. Classroom acoustic panels are being completed, and outside concrete work and landscaping topsoil continues on the north and west sides. Olin Library Installation of drywall and taping on Level A has started, the access floor has been installed. Audiovisual rough-ins are being installed, the sprinkler system is complete and masonry patching is taking place. On Level 1, the temporary offices on the north side are occupied and a perimeter curtain wall is nearing completion. And in the penthouse, heating, ventilating and air conditioning demolition is being wrapped up in preparation for new air handlers and electrical switchgear. No large-scale University projects currently are under way at either the Medical Campus or at West Campus.

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