Horace Mann Renovation Update
Window demolition and exterior masonry restoration continue. Exterior demolition and excavation also continue for the new elevator and campus facing entry into the building. Interior structural work continues. Underground utilities are expected to begin in early November. Learn more about the Horace Mann renovation.
Meier Hall Addition
The majority of the hammering for the excavation for the Meier Addition foundation is complete. This week, the contractor found some unexpected ledge that required additional hammering. Hammering will still be intermittent through October but will be less than in the past couple of weeks.
Concrete and steel work remain on target with a crane arriving tomorrow to begin rebar placement for the foundation. Following this work, concrete footings will be poured. Concrete work is expected to last from November through December. The goal is to have the foundation completed to allow for steel erection and concrete slabs placements to begin as soon as the weather breaks next spring. Learn more about the Meier Hall addition.
Decarbonization Project Update
Mobilization for phase one of the geothermal drilling project has begun. Fencing was installed to close off the lower section of the College Drive parking lot (near Peabody Hall). Faculty and staff can still park in the upper section of this lot and in over 250 parking spaces reserved for them on the third and fourth floors of the North Campus Parking Garage. The contractor anticipates the drilling equipment to arrive in early November. Learn more about the decarbonization project.