Science Center project list as of 4 June 2001


A

Start Before Classes End

1

Chemistry Storage Cleanout

Clean out of glassware from room 23. Donna Perrone to clean out all Chemistry items by end of Spring Break. Interim MDF to go in this room.

In progress, finishing after spring break.

4/2/01

Clean out complete. Boxed Chemistry glassware to be housed on South wall of the room, away from MDF area. Asbestos elbows cleanout by 4/30/01 Abandoon steam lines above MDF

Sayer

N/A

2

Temporary Partitions Research Wing Phase 1

Construction of new temporary partitions in each room on the east side of each floor, to facilitate tie-in of the new structure for the Chemistry Addition. Phase 1 is Frank Moscotelli lab

Complete Frank Mosacotelli lab before June 01.

4/3/01

Phase 1 is complete.

Semler / Sayer PM: Sayer Barclay White

L&N

3

Activate Steam by-pass to DuPont

Activate the steam bypass Early package for stub-out/tie-in accomplished during final construction.

to occur prior to MDF

6/1/01

Coordinate w/ KIP

PM: Cochrane BWI early package

EYP

4

MDF @ DuPont

Rework telephone network to serve DuPont during construction. Relocate MDF to Chemistry storage room 23. Feed MDF from manhole south of DuPont.

Voice /Data hub operational by 8/1/01 (per BW schedule)

7/20/01

MDF shown on EYP early set. Abandon steam line above MDF

PM: Cochrane BWI early package

EYP / in-house

5

Relocation from 15 and 1 into 8, 10, and 11

Vacate room 15 by consolidating equipment into 8,10 and 11. Temporarily vacate room 1 during toilet room constriction.

Spring Semester

4/25/01

Phase 1 work 4/25 - 5/2/01. Phase 2 finished by 5/7/01. Phase 3 and 4 start 5/7/01

Sayer, PM: Cochrane BWI early package

CICADA

6

Relocate Math

Relocate Math Department from 1/DuPont to 3&5 Whittier plus connecting structure.

Move by 7/27/01

In by 7/27/01

Construction complete 7/6. Phones in by 7/2. Move planned for 7/26. Susan Ands Mike to review budget

Semler / Sayer PM: Sayer

L&N, GWS

7

Fiber Site Work - Duct Bank

Rework fiber network to serve DuPont during construction. The fiber hub in DuPont feeds five other buildings as well.

Coordinate with new road

7/1/01

Review EYP plans.

PM: Hasbrouck / Cochrane Const: Riteway

EYP / in-house

8

Temporary Feed to Woolman and Math Swing Space

Power, data, voice and life safety from temporary feed to Woolman and Math Swing Space.

In place for move-in of Math

7/20/01

Postpone connection until early July. Connection to Whittier to be complete by 7/20/01.

PM: Cochrane

EYP

9

Temporary Electrical Service during construction

Note: may need a separate project for the remaining portion(s) of DuPont as demolition proceeds through various phases. Elec. Feeder from Beardsley to chiller plant & back-feed to DuPont.

In place prior to demolition of each portion of DuPont

In Early package/2; need further discussion to determine need for temporary service in subsequent phases

PM: Cochrane BWI early package

EYP

B

Start at End of Classes, before Demolition

1

Relocate 1st floor Chemistry

Vacate offices 175,176, 177, Office/Labs 171 and 172 to remain. See chemistry program for more details. Relocate MDF and copier. EYP to provide continual utility service. Correct lack of heat in lab 104 for G. Indivero.

Move by 6/22/01, in place until Spring 2003.

6/19/01

Review usability of remaining office and finalize plan based on conclusions.

Semler / Sayer PM: Sayer BWI early package

L&N

2

Construct Demising Wall, Chemistry end

Construct new demising wall at the Chemistry and Math end. Insulate from outside.

Immediately after math vacates.

8/13/01

Revision to plan in progress. Asusan coordinating with EYP. Back up power not needeed for phone closet.

Sayer/ Boyd

EYP

3

Temp Entrance (Amy Bug Lab)

Create temporary entrance to DuPont at north side of Chemistry wing by demolishing Amy Bug's lab. C

Entrance to be operational by 8/6/01 Start exterior work 7/1/01

7/16/01

Lab is vacant. Lisle and Nalls to issues 81/2 x 11 lighting pplan to incorproate comments from 5/30/01 meeting.

Baird PM for Lab: Sayer. PM for entrance: Semler BWI early package

L&N, GWS

4

Cornell Temp Entrance and Pedestrian Connection to DuPont

Construct temporary path/ramp to utilize existing entrance at the back of the building on the main floor. Create access to DuPont down stairs, across walkway and up to Physics entrance.

After alumni weekend /oordinate with excavation

9/6/01

Coordination meeting held 5/30/01. Package complete except for door color by CICADA.

PM: Semler CM: BWI early package

CICADA

5

Physics wing noise reduction

Construct sound deadening barrier on window wall of classrooms in Physics wing. Install Sanyo units for AC

Starting 6/11/01

7/9/01

Drawing package submitted to BW and ready for construction

Sayer / Cochrane

L&N

6

Relocate Physics Department Office

Move Chair office and Debbie Economedies to space now occupied by the Physics lounge

start 6/11/01]

7/9/01

Preconstruction meeting is 6/6/5 at 2 PM. Temporary office location 133 DuPont.

Sayer / Barclay White early package

CICADA

7

Construct new rest rooms.

Construct rest rooms in location now occupied by the departmental office

After Alumni Weekend

7/9/01

Coordinate with Dept. Office. Review finishes and other details with EYP

Sayer / BWI early [package

EYP

C.

Site Issues

1

Rugby Field Parking

Retain extg. visitor parking @ DuPont & behind DuPont. Build new lot & access road separate from the final access road around DuPont Includes temp. Parking lot shall be constructed on grade for removal following construction. (See GWS tabulation). Top

To start after Alumni Weekend (6/10)

8/31/01

Obtain update from Mara on 6/4.

Semler / Sayer, PM: Boyd Construction BWI

GWS

2

Whittier Place Resurfacing

Relocate / reconfigure the speed bumps on Whittier to provide safe and controlled access to construction site. Consider rumble strips.

to be determined

8/6/01

BW phase 0

PM Boyd Construction: BWI

GWS, BSI

3

Elm St. Parking

Re-sign Elm St to diallow parking in sensitive locations for truck turns on to Elm and Whittier.

After Alumni Weekend

8/6/01

BW phase 0

Sayer

GWS

4

Landscaping

Relocate trees and shrubs targeted for preservation

Fall 00, Spring 01

In progress.

PM: Jabco

EYP

5

Chiller Plant

Install high-voltage loop feed to chiller plant.

Spring 2002

PM Corchrane

EYP

9

Hazardous Waste Shed

Permanently relocate/no temporary facility needed.

Possible use for chemical storage also. Would require conditioning.

Semler /Sayer

In-house, L&N

6

Receiving

Glass end pnl. @ corridor of Research Annex may be removed for dock height loading (accomplished only when needed)

Check with Chas

May need temporary receiving in research wing during construction. Determine if a nearby tree will impact the use of the north corridor window for contractor receiving.

Semler / Sayer PM: TBD

In house

7

Sports Field Relocation

Relocate in April 01 for Fall 01 use.

Fall 01

On hold- assessing other fields.

PM: Boyd

In-house

7

Temporary Signage

Interior and exterior signage needed to direct and identify temp entrances and locations.

Continual starting in Summer 2001.

Sayer to consider scope and options. BW to accommodate signage in all related projects.

Sayer

8

Sewer

Temporary sewage ejector pump near room 15

not needed until sewage line is impacted by demolition

12/1/01

Tom to instruct on piping pathway.

PM: Cochrane BWI early package

EYP

D.

Other 2001 Swing Space Moves DuPont

1

Temporary Partitions Research Wing Phase 2

Construction of new temporary partitions in each room on the east side of each floor, to facilitate tie-in of the new structure for the Chemistry Addition. Impacts Physics and Chemistry labs.

Complete work fall '01 through 1/31/02

Assess work in Phase1 prior to scheduling Phase 2. Plan meeting with users after Moscotelli lab is complete.

Semler / Sayer PM: Sayer Barclay White

L&N

C

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