Construction activities relating to the campus center renovation will continue for the month of January 2020. Work on the buildings is progressing well.
Campus Center – Construction Impacts
January 2020:
In the month of January 2020, Phase I work including construction of the Exhibition Hall, Pavilion and Café buildings will continue for the Campus Center project.
General:
*Construction truck traffic in this sector of campus.
*Normal working hours are Monday - Saturday 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM.
Phase I Building Construction (within project fence line):
*Masonry, windows, fiber and metal panels will be installed at Exhibition Hall.
*Overhead mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems at the Exhibition Hall installation will be completed.
*In- wall electrical and plumbing systems at the Exhibition Hall installation will be completed.
*Major mechanical and electrical equipment will be set at the Exhibition Hall.
*Exterior metal framing walls, sheathing and waterproofing will be installed at the Pavilion buildings.
*Interior metal framing walls, overhead mechanical, electrical and plumbing will be installed at the Pavilion buildings.
*Sheathing, waterproofing and masonry will be installed at the Café building.
*Overhead mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems will be installed at the Café building.
*Underground domestic water and fire line service will be installed.
Phase I Utilities/ Ferst Center Plaza Pathway:
*Storm, sanitary sewer, and power ductbank will be completed for Phase 1.
*Fencing will be modified between the Ferst Center and Smithgall buildings on 01/17/20.
*The north facing east exit of Smithgall will be reopened.
*Signage will remain in place around perimeter of fencing to direct pedestrian traffic.
*Pedestrian pathways approaching Ferst Center from ISYE lawn have been installed to divert walkways around construction.
*Way finding signage has been placed around this part of campus to provide alternate routes.
*ADA pathways will be maintained from the parking lot in front of Student Services to Ferst Center for the Arts.
Hardscape Work near ISYE Building:
*The fencing located between the bus loop at Ferst Dr and ISYE building will be modified to now encompass the existing sidewalk.
*A temporary sidewalk will be placed north of the fence to maintain access to the south doors at ISYE.
*The existing sidewalk will be removed and a new pathway will be included.
*The fencing configuration will be reconfigured to open the new pathway on 01/31/20.
Old OIT Engineering Building – Temp WREK Radio:
*Miscellaneous interior renovations including new walls, electrical, and HVAC work will occur during the month January.
*Areas of the building’s adjacent parking lot will be dedicated to Contractors and logistics.