Construction Update as of June 9, 2003

UTILITY SHUTDOWNS:

• There will be a short shut-down of the air conditioning system in the Cornell Addition next week. Building occupants will be notified in advance of the date and time. There have been requests for shutdown of other existing systems in Dupont and the Research Annex. Details are being worked out, and notice will be given through Facilities.

WORK AREAS:

Cornell Library

• There is no work scheduled in the Cornell Library during this period.

Cornell Addition (a.k.a. Biology/ Commons Wing)

• Metal cladding on the Cornell roof will continue during the next two weeks. Handrail installation will be completed in the Commons. The Coffee Bar equipment installation is nearly complete.

Chiller Plant

• The acoustical roof screen installation will be completed during this period.

Chemistry/Astronomy Wing

• Lab casework and fumehood mechanical and electrical connections are continuing on all floors of the Astronomy wing. Walls are being painted on the Astronomy 2nd and 1st floor areas. Curtainwall installation will be completed during this period. Flooring is nearly completed in the Chemistry 2nd floor and is continuing on the 1st floor. Ceiling tiles are being placed in the Chemistry 2nd floor labs.

Martin Building

• The architectural concrete columns at the bridge will be placed during this period. There will be some noise associated with the soil backfill in the area between Martin and Cornell around the bridge footings and piers. The installation of the fire shutters in the windows of the north wall of Martin will be completed during this period. Demolition of Room 101 and the Kirby Lecture Hall will continue during this period.

Existing Dupont Research Annex

• Erection of the new stairs has started and will continue through this period.

Existing Dupont Physics Wing

• Demolition and abatement work are underway in the Physics wing.

SITEWORK:

• The infiltration cistern installation is nearly complete. The vault is being backfilled.
• Placement of the bluestone paving in front of the Commons will get started during this period.

PEDESTRIAN / VEHICULAR ACCESS:

• The service drive along the east face of the Chemistry Building will be subject to occasional lane restrictions as material deliveries are off-loaded.
• Parking along Whittier Place is prohibited during the hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Work on the bridge that will connect Martin Building to the Cornell Addition is underway and will continue through the end of August. The path at grade between Martin and Cornell is closed. Access to Cornell Library is through the new entrance at the intersection of the Cornell Addition and the Commons. Directional signs have been posted.
• Demolition work inside Martin Building and Dupont Physics Wing is underway. There will be dust and noise associated with this work. Please also be aware of workers traveling through corridors with trash carts.

NOISE, VIBRATION, DUST, ODORS

• There may be some construction related noise, dust and vibration during the demolition of rooms 101 and Kirby Lecture Hall in Martin Building and throughout the Dupont Physics Wing.
• Earthmoving operations in the lawn area may produce dust when the ground dries out.
• There will be some noise from delivery trucks, cranes and saws throughout this period. These activities may be disruptive to nearby buildings.

Send message to the chair of the Science Project User's Group, Rachel Merz (rmerz1@swarthmore.edu)

For inquiries regarding construction issues, send message to construction@swarthmore.edu

last updated 7/22/03