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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. Earth and Planetary Sciences Building The concrete foundation and underground plumbing continue to progress. Earthwork at the perimeter of the foundation walls is continuing as backfill is placed. Structural concrete work will continue through the winter. Phase III Housing Installation of the frame continues with structural steel. The joist/deck system and the load-bearing walls are complete through the second floor. The chimney steel was set Nov. 15. Work on overhead rough-ins continues in the lower level. 276 N. Skinker The concrete has been poured for all three floors. This will allow mechanical, electrical and plumbing rough-ins to proceed during the next month. Also scheduled for next month is the installation of the metal stud framing on the exterior of the building and interior metal stud partitions. Whitaker Hall for Biomedical Engineering Work is in the final stages. The roof and first- and second-floor construction have been completed. Lab furniture is being installed. Slate floor finish work continues in the atrium and decorative stair. All sidewalks are complete except the south side, where work continues. The south and west paver installation continues. Olin Library Level B is open to the public and the temporary offices on the north are occupied. Level A work continues with drywall, wood window walls and casework, and audiovisual rough-ins. System work continues in the penthouse. No large-scale University projects currently are under way at either the Medical Campus or at West Campus. |
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