Update for week ending July 18, 2025
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Addition & Renovation, Blunt Hall
Laura Derrick, Project Manager
Mechanical & electrical commissioning is nearing completion. The installation of the
auditorium instructor tables is complete, and the seats are scheduled for next week.
Final furnishings have been ordered. Furniture installation for the graduate student
office is upcoming. For the existing building renovation, mechanical and electrical
work continues. Interior wall patching and painting is complete. Ceiling patching
and painting have begun. Exterior concrete patching and cleaning are nearing completion.
Move-in for the first phase renovation has commenced.
Sidewalk Improvements, Springfield Campus
Laura Derrick, Project Manager
The Job Order Contractor work continues. Sections of sidewalk to be replaced include
Lot 25 at Bear Boulevard, Bear Shuttle Drive Bikeway at Scholars House and Harrison
Street, Southeast Corner of Blair-Shannon House, South Side of West Mall at JQH Parkway,
North Side of Ellis Hall, Lot 1 Center Sidewalk and Steps, Strong Hall Lot, Southwest
Corner Plaster Stadium, and the East Side of Hill Hall.
Renovate Classrooms and Hallways, Greenwood Laboratory School
Chelsea Beck, Project Manager
Work in the hallways is nearly complete. Work continues on the current classroom renovation.
Third Floor Buildout, Jordan Valley Innovation Center
Shanon Mitchell, Project Manager
Painting continues throughout the project, cabinets and countertops are installed
in the kitchenette and conference room, and carpet installation is in progress in
the office suites. Lights, cover plates, and occupancy sensors are installed in the
office suites. The HVAC system and thermostats are energized and programmed. Doors
and hardware are being installed. Lighting installs are starting in the corridors
and lab spaces.
Judith Enyeart Reynolds Complex
Michael Mardis, Project Manager
Concrete block installation continues at the northwest stairs, elevator shaft, and
south elevation of the building. Unforeseen Craig Hall foundation conditions were
discovered while excavating for the addition, consultants are working on solutions.
Renovation work has commenced within Craig Hall; demolition underway.
Phase II Renovation, Kampeter Health Sciences Hall
Eric Easter, Project Manager
Walls have been framed. Electrical/conduit work is complete. Work is in progress with
the lighting fixtures. Mechanical ductwork is being installed. The fire sprinkler
system has been installed. Demolition on the 4th floor office spaces is complete. Framing on the 4th floor has begun. Drywall is being finished on the first floor. The drop ceiling
is being installed. New exterior windows continue to be installed. Painting will begin
next week. Store fronts will be installed later this month.
Replace Skylights, Plaster Student Union
Eric Easter, Project Manager
The new skylights are expected to be delivered mid-August. The new roof has been installed.
The Contractor will finish sealing the capstones this week. The gravel flood coat
will begin next week, with additional flood coat being applied after the skylights
are installed.
Clifton M. Smart III Advancement Center
Michael Mardis, Project Manager
Underslab plumbing and electrical installation continues. The building foundation
work is complete while concrete walls continue. Elevator shaft concrete block work
has commenced. Foundation waterproofing continues. Installation of the fiber optic
pathway from the Monroe Apartments is underway.
Lighting Improvements, Plaster Stadium
Bethany Henry, Project Manager
The field lights are operational. Programing for the emergency lights and security
lights continues. Light levels on the field will be tested next week.
Renovate Chick-Fil-A, Plaster Student Union
Chelsea Beck, Project Manager
Flooring and wall tile work is nearing completion. Equipment will arrive this week.
Painting and wall base will commence next week.
Replace Roof and Tuckpointing, Sunvilla Tower
Eric Easter, Project Manager
The Contractors are preparing to mobilize in August.
Infrastructure Support for Broadcasting, Plaster Stadium
Bethany Henry, Project Manager
Boring across Grand Street for new power to the east of the stadium has begun. Footings
and rebar for the new concrete sign wall are in place. Installation of new underground
conduits for power continues in parking lot 4. New roofing has been installed on the
press box roof. Paint and new light installation in the press box is complete. The
majority of the new conduits for the broadcasting infrastructure within the stadium
have been installed. Installation of new AV wiring in these conduits will begin in
the next couple of weeks.
Renovation, Cheek Hall
Adam Shuler, Project Manager
Construction in phase 1 areas (basement, east side of first floor, and mezzanine)
is underway and will continue until Spring of 2026. Demolition of flooring in the
basement and on the mezzanine level is complete. The demolition of flooring on the
first floor (under the mezzanine and in the lobby) will be complete. The full demolition
of the mezzanine level started this week and demolition below the mezzanine will begin
soon. Construction in phase 2 areas (west side of first floor and second floor) will
begin in Spring of 2026.
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