Update for week ending September 23, 2022
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Building 4 Expansion, Jordan Valley Innovation Center
Laura Derrick, Project Manager
The exterior work is nearly complete, with the exterior columns and glass railing
work underway. Final inspection paperwork for the elevator is being completed with
inspection scheduled for next week. Work that will affect the existing building and
parking lot includes interface from the existing building to the new addition, security
camera installation, security system/access control, and commissioning all of which
are underway. Final utility connections are complete except for the Nitrogen connection.
Outdoor Performing Arts Pavilion, Tent Theatre
Michael Mardis, Project Manager
Work continues to install the fabric membrane, conduit/wire, A/V equipment, donor
signage, light fixtures, and the Rhea memorial.
Phase I Building Renovation, Ann Kampeter Health Sciences Hall
Michael Mardis, Project Manager
HVAC system test and balance is wrapping up while the commissioning continues throughout
the building. The Child Development Center roof work continues on the weekends. Roof
work for Kampeter Health Sciences Hall continues as well. The Contractor is working
through punch list items.
Improvements to Pedestrian Underpass, Springfield Campus
Michael Mardis, Project Manager
The south stair concrete wall pour continues. On the north side, excavation is wrapping
up and prep work has begun to set an underground concrete sump pit, a gravel base
has begun, and the concrete footing layout has commenced as well. The retaining wall
drains and backfilling installation continues at the south side ramp. The boring contractor
will tentatively begin work on the north/south side of Grand Street at the end of
September. The Contractor has been working overtime during the week, and will now
work Saturdays.
Lecture Hall Addition, Looney Hall, West Plains Campus
Adam Shuler, Project Manager
The brick masonry work is complete and exterior metal panels installation will begin
this week. The electrical, plumbing, and HVAC rough-in is complete and both roof top
mechanical units have been installed. Interior drywall is complete, and painting is
almost complete. The window frames and glass installation are nearly complete.
Chiller Station #6 Expansion, Springfield Campus
Eric Easter, Project Manager
The cooling tower was delivered to the Contractor this week. All sidewalks have been
placed and are open for use. A second exit from the cooling tower has been approved
by the state boiler board. This will include a second door that will have egress through
the existing stairwell. The cooling tower framing painting is complete. Offsite fabrication
of the piping continues.
Small Animal Educational Center, Darr Agricultural Center
Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager
The Contractor continues to work on prepping and pouring the interior footings and
has started forming the edges for the building slab concrete pour. Plumbing and electrical
under slab rough-in will begin in the next two weeks. The pre-engineered metal building
is tentatively scheduled for delivery at the end of October. The electrical work by
City Utilities is scheduled for September 24th and the power outage for the campus has been coordinated.
Construction of Building 6, Jordan Valley Innovation Center
Laura Derrick, Project Manager
The demolition process is complete. The excavation work for the foundation has commenced.
Planning, Design and Construction is pleased to share weekly project updates with
the campus and community. While not a comprehensive list, the updates reflect our
more substantial campus projects. Below are our most current updates and previous
updates are available at the bottom of this page.
