Civic Engagement
Current Construction Projects
SPECIAL MEETING FITNESS & RECREATION CENTER EXPANSION
The university is moving forward with plans for a fitness and recreation center expansion at the O’Keefe Center. The design phase of this project is underway, and construction is planned to begin in the summer of 2012.
The Massachusetts State College Building Authority (MSCBA) will present this project to the greater Salem community in a special meeting on Monday, January 30 at 7 pm in room 106 of the Enterprise Center on the university’s Central Campus. The university and MSCBA are committed to maintaining the quality of life of our neighbors throughout the project.
OFF-HOUR WORK
There is no off-hour construction work planned at this time.
LIBRARY/LEARNING COMMONS PROJECT
Work Hours
Normal construction hours are from 7 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. The university will send notice to neighbors prior to any work planned to take place outside these hours.
Construction of the new Library/Learning Commons
The installation of structural steel is progressing and will continue for several months. The building will be enclosed by tarps and heated during the winter months so construction may continue.
Slab on deck placements will begin the Tuesday, January 31. These placements are roughly 200 yards and will require 10 to 15 trucks per placement. Placements will begin during regular business hours in the tarped enclosure. The placements will be made by level, with one level placed each week.
The building is expected to be fully enclosed structurally by the end of the summer of 2012.
Demolition of the Existing Library Building
The contractor has completed phase 1 of the demolition, which removed 20 percent of the west portion of the existing library building.
Construction Schedule
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Excavation Foundations and Structural Steel |
Summer, Fall and Winter 2011 |
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Complete Structural Steel Frame |
Winter 2012 |
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Exterior Envelope |
Spring and Summer 2012 |
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Interiors and Finishes |
Fall and Winter 2012 |
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Finishes and Completion |
Winter, Spring and Summer 2013 |
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Landscaping |
Spring and Fall of 2013 |
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Building Opening |
Fall 2013 |
O’KEEFE CENTER SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS PROJECT
Through ARRA Funding and Clean Renewable Energy Bond, DCAM has secured 704 solar panels that will be installed on the roof of the O’Keefe Center. In keeping with the university’s commitment to green initiatives, this solar photovoltaic project is a 148 KW system that estimates an annual production 182,190 kWh, which will save the university approximately $21,000 per year once in operation.
The photovoltaic panels are installed and operational. The turf area disrupted during the installation process will be restored in the spring.
Contact the Emergency Hotline 24 hours a day/7 days a week at 978.542.6111 to report urgent issues regarding construction.
Claims Information
View the claims process for Salem State University construction projects.
Updated on January 25, 2012
