Prioritized Lighting Enhancements between ISAC and Rockefeller
July 1, 2025
A lighting study was completed, identifying areas on campus where inadequate lighting levels are present. The area between ISAC and Rockefeller was identified as one of the spaces on campus where lighting levels could be improved upon for the safety of all on campus. This project will add 6 light fixtures and a few quad receptacles.
Schedule:
Start: Mobilizing on July 7th.
The work will continue through the end of July.
Construction Impacts/Disruptions: Throughout the project, building occupants and visitors can expect the following:
- Temporary barricades near pedestrian pathways.
- Please note, all pathways will remain open unless otherwise communicated.
- Anticipated working hours will be from 7 AM to 3 PM.
For questions and concerns, please reach out to Lindsay Haskins, Project Manager, lhaskins@uchicago.edu
Court Theatre - Fall Protection Project
June 27, 2025
This project is an interior renovation to add/upgrade the catwalk/fall protection system.
Schedule:
Start: July 7, 2025
Mobilization will begin Monday, July 7th. The project will be complete by Friday, August 22, 2025.
Construction Impacts/Disruptions: Throughout the project, building occupants, neighbors, and visitors can expect the following:
- Temporary storage unit located in the parking lot, on the south side of the lot, taking approximately one (1) parking spot. This will be delivered on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
- The storage unit will remain until September 1, 2025.
For questions, please contact Andrea Herring, Project Manager, at aherring@uchicago.edu.
Main Quadrangle Paver Project – Hutchinson Court
June 17, 2025
The proposed new Main Quadrangles Pavers will have many benefits to campus. Similar to work completed last year, this project will improve accessibility by resolving settling and replacing chipped pavers; improve stormwater management capacity, and improve the overall durability of the pathway, utilizing a concrete paver with a stronger base and interlocking joints.
Schedule:
Start: Mobilizing the week of June 23rd
The work will continue through the middle of September 2025.
Construction Impacts/Disruptions: Throughout the project, building occupants and visitors can expect the following:
- Impacts to ingress/egress and accessible routes
- Please note, a temporary ramp will be provided to provide an alternative accessible path to Echkart’s accessible entrance
- Noise and Vibration impact
- Anticipated working hours will be from 6AM-2PM
For questions and concerns please reach out to Lindsay Haskins, Project Manager, lhaskins@uchicago.edu
Harper Library - Alterations to Accessible NE Entrance
June 9, 2025
The project will reconfigure the existing accessible NE entrance and vestibule doors to provide wider accessible openings with new automatic door operators, including push-plate actuators and card readers. The work will occur on the first floor exterior and interior areas of the existing NE entrance and vestibule.
Schedule:
Start: Wednesday, June 11th, 2025
The work will continue through middle of August 2025.
Construction Impacts/Disruptions: Throughout the project, building occupants and visitors can expect the following:
- Impact on NE Entrance ingress/egress and accessible route
- Workers will be on site from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. each day
- Noise and Vibration impact from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. each day
For questions and concerns, please reach out to: Bryndis Pape, Project Manager CPD at bpape1@uchicago.edu.
Press Office Building Duplex Elevator Modernization
May 27, 2025
The purpose of the duplex elevator modernization project is to upgrade the performance, safety, reliability, and energy efficiency of the existing elevator system serving The Press Office Building. The modernization will address aging components, improve ride quality, ensure compliance with current codes and accessibility standards, and enhance user experience through modern control technologies.
Schedule:
Start: June 9, 2025
The work will continue through the Beginning of September 2025.
Construction Impacts/Disruptions: Throughout the project, building occupants and visitors can expect the following:
- Building access will be maintained throughout modernization.
- Modernization will begin on the north car followed by the south car.
- One elevator is expected to remain operational during standard business hours throughout modernization.
- If the operational elevator happens to breakdown and someone needs to get out of the building and requires the elevator you need to contact UCPD at 123 or 773-702-8181.
- Construction activities are expected between 6 am and 2 pm, Monday thru Friday for the duration of modernizations.
- There will be periods of significant noise inside the building associated with work activity. Noise will include drilling, sawing, and banging of metal.
- Carpeted areas will be covered with securely placed floor protection along hallways surrounding the elevator machine room.
For questions and concerns please reach out to Crystal Szewczyk, project consultant ccarlson2@uchicago.edu.
International House Summer 2025 Targeted Façade Repairs
May 22, 2025
The purpose of this project is to address imminent hazards along all exterior elevations of the building’s façade.
Schedule:
Start: June 9, 2025
The work will continue through the Beginning of September 2025.
Construction Impacts/Disruptions: Throughout the project, building occupants and visitors can expect the following:
- Entrances to the building and parking lot will remain open and accessible.
- Access to building elevations will include scaffolding, an aerial swing stages, and a boom-lift.
- A ground crew member will be in place to direct pedestrians and/or parking lot traffic anytime a boom-lift is in use or active repairs are occurring above an entrance canopy.
- Building windows should remained closed thoughout the project.
- Efforts will be made to manage the noise and dust associated with the façade repairs.
- Working hours are Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with no loud work prior to 8 a.m.
- Weekend work is not expected but may be required due to scheduling restrants
- Staging of debris dumpsters, lifts, and other construction materials will be in the staging area indicated on the graphic below.
For questions and concerns please reach out to Crystal Szewczyk, project consultant ccarlson2@uchicago.edu.
William Eckhardt Research Center Lab Renovations
May 19, 2025
The project includes enabling renovation work required in LL1-130 and LL1-148 for the researcher (Carlstrom Team) who currently occupies LL1-127. This will free space for the LL1-127 renovations to accommodate new researcher (Fleming Team) with different requirements. The project will be constructed in two phases: first phase starting with LL -130/LL148 June 2nd through mid-July, and the second phase starting with LL-127 from mid-July through October 2025.
Construction Impacts and Disruptions:
- During Phase-I work, a portion of the hallway outside LL-148 will be cordoned off with temporary partitions; however, there will be no impact with exiting or access to other labs.
- No impact on accessibility pathways throughout construction.
- During Phase-II minor vibration could be experienced during installation of crane and mezzanine, for which advance notification shall be provided to adjacent labs located on the same floor, above, and below. Such work will be limited with shorter duration, and the construction crew shall strive to do the work before regular business hours.
- Work hours will start at 5:30 am though 2:30 pm, with possible overtime based on schedule constraints.
For questions and concerns please reach out to Raj Desai, Project Manager rajdesai@uchicago.edu.
Memo Exterior Stairs/Ramp Replacement Work
May 12, 2025
The purpose of the project is to replace the existing exterior ramps/stairs around the building leading into the building. The project will be constructed in two phases: first phase starting with stairs on Drexel side from May 12th through May 19th, and the second phase starting with stairs/ramp on the Ingleside from May 19th through mid-June.
Construction Impacts and Disruptions:
- During Phase-I construction, building access will be from stairs/ramp on Ingleside (Alley) only; and during Phase-II construction, building access will be from stairs on Drexel side only.
- There will be no accessible entry during Phase-II construction
- No parking will be allowed in the alley (Ingleside) along the building side during Phase-II construction
- Work hours will start at 5:30 am though 2:30 pm, with possible over-time based on schedule constraints.
For questions and concerns please reach out to Raj Desai, Project Manager rajdesai@uchicago.edu.
Stagg Field Track Replacement
May 5, 2025
The purpose of the project is to replace the current track surface and subsurface. The project will continue through mid August.
Construction Impacts and Disruptions:
- Access to tennis courts will still be open to player via the south field gate on 56th St.
- Restrooms will remain open to public.
- Track, field, bleachers, and locker rooms will be closed during the duration of the project.
- Truck traffic will enter work area from North gate along 55th St. All traffic and bike lanes will remain open on 55th St.
- Work hours will start at 6 am though 2 pm, with possible over-time based on schedule constraints.
- Weekend work may be required.
For questions regarding the status of the elevator modernization project, please contact Kathy Adams, project manager, at khadams@uchicago.edu.
6045 S Kenwood Recapitalize of Roof and Parapet
March 13, 2025
A project to recapitalize the roof and parapet on 6045 South Kenwood will mobilize on Monday, March 17 with the installation of construction site fence and overhead protections. Construction will begin in late March and will conclude by the end of July. The work will involve noise and dust from the masonry repairs and workers accessing the roof from the building exterior. Several short crane lifts are expected to bring materials onto the roof. Notice of the crane activities will be sent in advance.
For questions and concerns please reach out to Patrick Lummen, Project Manager plummen@uchicago.edu.
1155 E. 60th Roof Replacement - Phase 3
February 17, 2025
In early March mobilization for the third and final phase of roof replacement at 1155 East 60th Street will begin.
The scope of work includes:
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Installation of protective canopies over the exterior doors and scaffolding for roof access.
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Replacement of four roofs with related repairs to the rooftop drainage, fall protections, and parapet masonry.
Building occupants and visitors can expect noise related to the installation of fall protection anchors and parapet work as masons grind and point mortar joints and replace broken ashlar stones. Dust protections will be put in place and coordinated with Facilities Services Staff. The work is expected to conclude in July.
Please direct questions to Patrick Lummen, project manager, at plummen@uchicago.edu.
Thank you for your patience during this work.
Accelerator Building (ACC) and High Energy Physics (HEP)-Demolition
September 3, 2024
Starting on Monday, Sept. 9, construction activities will start at the North Sciences Quad in preparation for the demolition of the HEP and ACC buildings. The work activities will continue for several months into early 2025. There will be periods of time when noise, dust and vibrations will be evident, and mitigation efforts will be managed by the construction team. Please see the below graphic showing the fenced-in project site and expected traffic and pedestrian interruptions.
The campus community can expect the following during the coming months:
- Traffic lane and parking lane temporary closures.
- Saw-cutting for water disconnecting work in the roadway on Ellis Avenue.
- Construction vehicle traffic during fence installation and throughout demolition.
For questions, please contact Eric Eichler, project consultant, at eeichler@forgeprojects.com
Thank you for your patience throughout this project.
Rockefeller Chapel Exterior Envelope project-summer 2024
February 6, 2024
A project to repair the façade and restore the stained-glass windows is scheduled to start in early February. The project will mobilize throughout the month of February with actual construction starting in early March. The project schedule will continue through April 2026.
The campus community can expect the following throughout the project:
- There will be scaffolding and fencing erected throughout the project.
- All access to the chapel will remain open.
- The circle at the east side of the chapel will remain open for drop-offs.
- There will be debris dumpsters at the site.
- Workers will be on site Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- There will be some noise associated with project activities.
Please direct questions to Patrick Lummen, project manager, at plummen@uchicago.edu.
Thank you for your patience during this work.