EMU : Physical Plant

MARK JEFFERSON SCIENCE COMPLEX CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

All,

The following construction activity update was provided by Christman/Dumas.

The following construction related activities are scheduled to take place during the week of November 16^th. We are projecting the percentages complete through November 20^th.

Begin steel erection 17 line north 10%
Continue south D line retaining wall 80%
Start fireproofing in the basement mechanical room 15%
Continue MEP coordination 10%
Continue demolition of the core area in Mark Jefferson 50%
Continue the mechanical cut and cap in the core area of Mark Jefferson 25%
Begin 3rd floor west parapet formwork 25%
Cast 4th and 5th floor slabs from 16 line south 100%
Begin installation of the clips for the curtain wall system 2%
Complete the below grade AA line wall 100%
Complete the underpin of the northwest Mark Jefferson stair tower 100%
Continue installation of temporary power distribution system and install temporary lighting.

Note: There will be noise and vibration generated during the execution of this week’s construction activity that may be sensed in Strong Hall and Mark Jefferson.

The following construction related activities are scheduled to take place during the Week of November 23^rd. We are projecting the percentages complete through November 27^th.

Continue steel erection 17 line north 25%
Complete the sub-basement slab on grade to 22 line 100%
Continue south D line retaining wall 100%
Continue fireproofing in the basement mechanical room 40%
Continue MEP coordination 10%
Continue demolition of the core area in Mark Jefferson 60%
Continue 3rd floor west parapet formwork 25%
Continue installation of the clips for the curtain wall system 5%
Mobilize the masonry contractor
Retaining wall on AA line south of 5 line 15%

Note: There will be noise and vibration generated during the execution of this week's construction activity that may be sensed in Strong Hall and Mark Jefferson.

Activities completed to date:

New sanitary sewer installation and tie in.
60” storm detention system west of the addition and in the Oakwood parking lot.
Reroute of the primary electrical loop to Mark Jefferson.
Installation of the bypass water main.
Existing natural gas main reroute.
Interior underpin of the stairwell in Strong Hall.
Tie in of new tunnel utilities – steam, condensate and compressed air.

MARK JEFFERSON CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

Commencing with the end of classes for the Fall Semester, contractors for the Science Complex project shall prepare the site for start of construction activities. These activities include the relocation of underground utilities and the addition to the west side of the existing Mark Jefferson Science Building. Construction fencing, gates and temporary barricades shall be placed to separate the construction area from public parking areas and pedestrian routes. Safety, barrier free parking, and way finding signage shall be installed as part of this work.

Vehicle parking in the South Oakwood Lot and McKenny Guest Lot will continue with modifications. A portion of the McKenny Guest Lot will be reserved for contractor trailers, material lay-down, and construction deliveries. Barrier free parking spaces will be created in the South Oakwood Lot and McKenny Guest Lot to accommodate those areas impacted by the construction site fencing. Pedestrian crosswalks for barrier free access to the campus shall be identified by pavement striping.

Pedestrian access to the west side of Mark Jefferson and Strong Hall will be impacted during the construction period. A temporary pedestrian walkway shall be erected along the east side of the South Oakwood Lot between parking areas and the construction fence. The ADA handicap assist entry-door located at the northeast side of Mark Jefferson will remain in operation. Within the Mark Jefferson building, the stairwells at the northeast and southeast corners of the building will remain in operation for all floors and as a means of emergency egress. The stairwells at the northwest and southwest corners of the building will remain in operation for all floors but not as a means of emergency egress.

Delivery access to the west side of Mark Jefferson and Strong Hall will be impacted during the construction period. Temporary delivery access to both buildings will be from the sidewalk area north of Strong Hall along West Circle Drive. The ground floor entrance at the northwest side of Strong Hall will remain accessible. The delivery access to Mark Jefferson shall be made via the tunnel connecting Strong Hall.

These temporary protective measures shall be in place prior to the commencement of the Winter 2009 semester classes. They will remain in place until the completion of the addition.

Mark Jefferson Vehicle and Pedestrian Access Map