Horace Mann Renovation and Meier Hall Addition
Construction activities on Project BOLD continue to advance at both Horace Mann and Meier Hall as crews focus on exterior enclosure, interior systems installation and site improvements.
Horace Mann Work
- Exterior work remains a primary focus, including window installation, weatherproofing, masonry-related activities, and ongoing utility work along Loring Avenue.
- Interior construction is also progressing with framing, drywall installation, ductwork, piping, fire protection systems, and other mechanical, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure needed to support the renovated spaces.
Meier Hall Addition Work
- Crews continue to advance building enclosure work, including exterior framing, air and weather barrier installation, curtain wall construction, and window support systems.
- Inside the building, work is underway on multiple floors to install mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems, along with wall construction and preparation for future finishes.
Utility and infrastructure work in surrounding campus areas will continue as needed to support both buildings and their future operations. Learn more about the Horace Mann Renovation. Learn more about the Meier Hall Addition.
North Quad BOLD Connections
The project design continues to advance, with exploratory work currently underway to better understand existing retaining wall conditions. The findings from this investigation will help inform the final design approach and support planning for safe and efficient demolition activities. DCAMM and the construction manager are currently exploring opportunities to advance the demolition schedule. Learn more about the North Quad BOLD Connections.
Decarbonization Project Update
The Decarbonization Project continues to make progress across campus over the next several weeks with work focused on underground utility installation, infrastructure improvements and ongoing construction activities associated with the future low-temperature hot water and chilled water distribution systems.
North Quad Work
- Crews continue trenching, utility piping installation, testing, insulation, and related infrastructure work.
- The construction manager is mobilizing on the lower quad.
- Fencing will begin to be installed within the project areas and benches will be temporarily removed in front of Meier Hall and light poles.
- Once the construction manager is fully mobilized within its project boundaries on the lower quad, the stairs between the lower and upper quads will be closed in addition to the three doors that access North Campus Dining on the upper quad.
- The side door between North Campus Dining and the Administration Building will remain open during this phase of the project.
- As the transition from the upper quad to lower quad begins, the construction manager will begin to turn back some university space on the upper quad for our use including some parking areas.
- On the lower quad, the construction manager will begin to complete some exploratory work, which is expected to begin this week, to understand the below ground conditions prior to the excavation work beginning.
- During portions of the work, building occupants may experience intermittent loud noise and vibrations.
- Monitors are being installed to actively assess vibration levels throughout the work.
Central Utility Plant Work
- Construction activities include concrete work, electrical and mechanical rough-ins, steam system modifications, generator-related infrastructure work, and installation of structural steel needed to support future equipment.
Meier Hall Parking Lot Area
- Crews are completing underground piping, drainage improvements and retaining wall construction in preparation for future solar canopy foundation work.
- The solar canopy contractor will be remobilizing on Monday, November 9 to complete electrical and drainage work in the portion of the parking lot that has recently reopened.
- When this happens, there will be parking impacts in the lot (approximately 50% of the lot will be closed while this work is completed).
- This work will take several weeks to complete. Learn more about the Decarbonization Project.
Decarbonization Project Tree Removal and Planting Plans