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We received the new HVAC unit today which means is one of the major components of this entire project as it will drive the new environment for our SCUA expansion.  And of course it took some heavy equipment:

And as with the last supplemental unit, holes had to be made:

This units were lifted over the roof and rolled into place:

Then moved inside to the new mechical room that has been completely prepped with water sealant, drainage and air flow handlers:

And it is fairly large as you can see:

Progress Continues

Progress continues on the project, some of it noiser than others.  The ceiling grid and lights are going up on the third floor:

This is one of the fire suppression units:

South stairwell on second floor is framed out and ready for drywall:

Here is a photo of circi 1949 concrete brick was has been exposed:

Ceiling grid and lights going up in restrooms also:

Construction Meeting Update for June 14th

Yesterday was a monthly construction update meeting with all parties including state construction.  The following is a recap of the meeting:

• the project is 78% complete, with demo considered 100% complete
• 79% of demo'd material has been recycled
• in-wall inspections on the framing for the south stairwell has been completed and drywall installation will occur next

• Exterior ramp is now complete.

Expected time-line:

• South stairwell and restrooms have another 2 to 3 week window for completions, inspections and beneficial occupancy
• Third floor occupancy will be somewhat delayed as the HVAC system is now expected to need extra time for system control set-up and environmental regulation.

Overall, end of all renovation work is now projected to be closer to the end of July.
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Weekend Update - Demo complete

Yes, some work does get done on the weekend, the duct guys are working in order to get in front of other parts to be added later this upcoming week.  The third floor really has multiple components involved in order to be the type of space we need long term.  This week the new windows in what will be the closed stacks area were sealed to keep out light and moisture:

And this is the louvers that lead into the room where the new HVAC unit will be:

This is what is above the ceiling on the third floor, a combination of sprinkler system parts, ladder for network cables and electrical wiring:

Finally all of our major demo work is complete, this is the hallway on the second floor in the administrative office area.  The corner has been removed to build the fireproof stairwell and change the layout of the corridor.  Once complete, the conference room will be accessible directly from the hallway.

And the framing is going up on the first and basement floors, once its inspected they will start hanging the drywall next week.

Second Floor Demo

This week the last of the "messiness" occurs with the second floor demo.  They are having to work around the IT network array which is between the corridor and the conference room:

And remember that corner gets relocated in the corridor going toward admin:

While this is happening, the new walls are going up on the first floor to shape that fire passage.

 Notes from yesterday's construction meeting:

• the new HVAC unit for the third floor is expected to be installed somewhere around June 20th.
• sprinkler system is in on the third floor and once the duct work is done the lights and ceiling tiles will go in.  We walked the shelving plan expected to be installed in the closed stack area and measured ceiling heights etc.  Looks good!
• Bathrooms are missing a couple of parts need to complete, once received the rest will be put together.
• Timeline on project stills gives us a few more weeks, let's say 4 to 5 at this stage, but all major questions and concerns have been addressed, so we are confident the end is near!

First Floor demo done

The majority of the loudness from the first floor demo is done, here is some behind the scenes photos of the area between reference and access services:

Second floor is now sealed ready for the hammers!!!

Third floor almost finished with the sprinkler system and ductwork: