Renee Granville-Grossman Residential Commons - Flooring
May 28, 2026
This project involves the complete removal and replacement of existing carpeted flooring within corridors, lobbies, student rooms, and lounge stairwells in floors 1-4 of the central and west portions of Renee Granville Grossman Residential Commons.
Schedule:
Construction Start: June 10, 2026
Substantial Completion: September 10, 2026
Construction Impacts/Disruptions:
- Workers will be on site from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays – Fridays. No loud work will begin before 8 a.m.
- Furniture relocation and flooring demolition will occur in stages throughout the construction period to limit construction impacts to floors 1-4 in the Central and West sections of the building.
- At times, access to certain areas within the active construction zone may be restricted. Signage will be posted to inform occupants and visitors when alternative routes are temporarily in place.
- Construction noise and vibrations from sawing, grinding, and hammering, etc., are expected during demolition activities.
- Odors, dust, and other minor disruptions should be expected during removal and installation activities.
For questions and concerns, please reach outto Crystal Szewczyk, Project Manager, ccarlson2@uchicago.edu
Levi Hall – West and East Main Entrance – Granite Paver Reset
May 26, 2026
Starting on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 7:00 am, Berglund Construction will be removing and resetting various granite pavers at the Levi Hall West and East entrances simultaneously. During this work, the Levi Hall entrance tunnel will be accessible for entry into Levi Hall or just passing through. In addition, one of the two ADA entrance ramps will always be accessible. Work will conclude on Friday, May 29, 2026 @ 5:00 pm.
Schedule:
Start: May 27, 2026
The work will continue through May 29, 2026.
Construction Impacts/Disruptions:
- Ingress/egress will not be impacted, ADA routes will be rerouted, and signage will be posted.
- No disruptions to building services and utilities.
- No noise or vibration.
- No dust or smoke.
- Working hours - 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
For questions and concerns, please reach out to Herbert Mueller, Facilities Services – Building Trades Supervisor, hmueller@uchicago.edu
International House Fire Alarm, Emergency Lighting, and Signage Recapitalization
May 23, 2026
International House will undergo a full disconnect, removal, and replacement of the building's fire alarm system, including headend equipment, pull stations, audio/visual strobes, visual strobes, smoke/heat detectors, conduit, wire, connections, and all necessary tie-ins to other systems, along with new emergency exit signage. Throughout the spring quarter, improved emergency lighting was installed throughout the building.
Schedule:
- Construction Start: June 8, 2026
- Substantial Completion: September 8, 2026
Construction Impacts/Disruptions:
- Workers will be on site from 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mondays – Fridays.
- Beginning June 11th, building access beyond the reception area will be restricted to staff and contractors wearing appropriate PPE during
- Demolition of the existing fire alarm system will begin on June 11th
- Typical construction noise and vibrations, along with audible alarms, should be expected throughout construction.
- Residential occupants can return to the facility after substantial completion
For questions and concerns, please reach out to Crystal Szewczyk, Project Manager, ccarlson2@uchicago.edu
Kelly-Beecher-Green Halls - Interior Renovations
April 13, 2026
Interior renovations to the corridors and shared amenities on floors 1 through 5 of Kelly, Beecher, and Green Halls began Monday, February 23, 2026. This project is part of a series of targeted improvements designed to provide better quality lighting and finishes, introduce natural light and updated wayfinding in the corridors, and improve the functionality and accessibility of shared amenity spaces.
Project Schedule
Estimated Completion: Late September 2026
Construction Impacts and Disruptions
During this time, building occupants and visitors can expect the following:
- Construction Hours: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Monday-Friday
- Access to each floor will be restricted at different times during construction.
- Anticipated dates for restricted access to each floor:
- 5th Floor: February 23, 2026 - April 10, 2026
- 4th Floor: February 23, 2026 - May 12, 2026
- 3rd Floor: April 13, 2026 - July 6, 2026
- 2nd Floor: May 18, 2026 - July 10, 2026
- 1st Floor: June 22, 2026 - September 16, 2026 - Signage will be posted throughout the building to inform occupants and visitors.
- There will be noise and vibration associated with construction.
- The Green Hall east entrance on University Ave may be temporarily unavailable at times.
- Periodically, the Green Hall elevator will be used for material deliveries and removals before 10:00 AM.
Evening Construction
Remaining dates for evening work on floors 1 through 3 of Kelly, Beecher, and Green Halls are as follows:
- 3rd Floor: April 15, 2026 - April 29, 2026
- 2nd Floor: May 18, 2026 - May 29, 2026
- 1st Floor: June 22, 2026 - July 6, 2026
During evening construction, building occupants and visitors can expect the following:
- Evening Construction Hours: 5:00 PM - 12:30 AM, Monday-Friday
- In addition to floor access restrictions, other areas may be restricted.
- Additional signage will be posted to inform occupants and visitors.
- There will be noise and vibration associated with construction.
For questions or concerns, please contact Enrique Figueroa, project manager, at efigueroa@uchicago.edu
Quantum Lab Renovation
January 28, 2026
The Mason Lab retrofits existing dry lab space to support quantum materials research, with a focus on the electronic properties of nanoscale and correlated systems, such as nano-scale wires, atomically thin membranes, and nanostructured superconductors. This work will entail the installation and reconfiguration of MEP infrastructure, casework, and minor finishes upgrades.
Schedule:
- Start: Monday, February 2, 2026
- The work will happen in 1 phase and will continue through June 2026.
- The work will mostly be contained within the rooms and areas of construction, with some work occurring in the corridor
Construction Impacts/Disruptions:
- Workers will be on site from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays – Fridays.
- Mobilization will begin on February 2nd, which includes the modification of construction containment, which will be ongoing for the first half of the week.
- Demolition of an electrical panel within Room 021 will also happen during the week of February 2nd. The impact of this shutdown is only isolated to Room 021 and is not anticipated to impact other areas of the floor or building.
- Demolition of a concrete-masonry unit (CMU) wall is expected during the week of February 10th and 16th. Sawing & hammering, including vibration and extra noise, should be expected during that time.
- Typical construction noise and some vibration impact of sawing, hammering, etc. should be expected.
- A few sprinkler heads in the area of work may need to be relocated, which will require a drain down of the sprinkler line in the basement. The rest of the building will remain unaffected. Further coordination & communication will be forthcoming at that time if needed.
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.