TAAC – Interior Renovation and Site Work
June 2, 2023
On Monday, June 12, interior renovation of existing office spaces, including site work in the North parking lot will begin. The work will continue through the summer months with the anticipated completion date by middle of October. The next phase of this project, which includes installation of new trailers at the North parking lot is planned for early 2024.
Building occupants and visitors can expect the following:
- ADA access will remain at the ramp located on the Southeast corner of the building. This ramp will also be used by construction crew to deliver materials and gain in and out access to the building.
- No parking is allowed in the North parking lot and street parking located on the East side as indicated below.
- Noise will be associated with this project.
- Workers will be on site from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.
- A debris dumpster will be placed on the South end of alley parking as shown below.
- Signage will be in place throughout the building interior and exterior to inform occupants and visitors.
For questions, please contact Raj Desai, senior project manager, at rajdesai@uchicago.edu. Thank you for your patience throughout this project.
Green Hall Elevator modernization and improvement project - Closure Directions
June 1, 2023
WHILE THE ELEVATOR IS TEMPORARILY OUT OF SERVICE
- FOR ACCESS TO BASEMENT OR 1ST FLOOR PLEASE USE STAIRS OR THE LIFT AT THE WEST ENTRANCE.
- FOR ACCESS TO FLOORS 2, 3, AND 4 PLEASE USE STAIRS OR THE ELEVATOR IN PICK HALL.
For questions, please contact C. Lee, project manager, at clee12@uchicago.edu.
Ryerson Laboratory-Summer 2023 construction
May 31, 2023
Below is the project work activity scheduled to start the week of June 5, and continue throughout the summer at Ryerson Laboratory. This project work is a continuation of project work that occurred last year.
June 8 through June 9 - Furniture
- Interior Investments will be installing two (2) 10’ markerboards in the annex, rooms 175 and 375
- Knoll wall panels above the tackboards will be installed in the private offices in rooms 257A-H
- Three (3) square-top tables will be delivered and installed
June 10 - Construction
- A mock-up of the specialty lighting will be installed in the 2nd floor west corridor of Ryerson and in room 375 in the annex, see attachment
June 14 - Audio/Video
- AVI will be installing A/V equipment in classroom 255
July 31 through August 11
- The ceiling grid and lighting will be installed in the annex, rooms 275A and 278
- Specialty light fixtures will be installed in the first-floor foyer and corridor leading to the annex, also on the 2ndfloor hall corridor from Room 257 to Eckhart Hall
- Minor construction touch-ups
For questions, please contact Carlos Martinez, project manager, at cimartinez@uchicago.edu.
Rosenwald Hall-Façade project
May 31, 2023
On Thursday, June 8, a project to repair portions of the Rosenwald Hall façade will commence. The project work will be limited to portions of the south and east building elevation and the flat roofs. This work will continue throughout the summer, completing in early September. The below graphic reflects what to expect at/near the construction site.
The campus community can expect the following:
- The use of construction vehicles will be ongoing.
- A noise and dust mitigation plan will be followed throughout construction.
- Some walkways will be temporarily unavailable; signage will inform pedestrians of alternate routes.
- All building entrances and egress will be maintained with overhead protections where necessary.
For questions, please contact Patrick Lummen, project manager, at plummen@uhicago.edu.
Swift Hall-phase 2 summer 2023
May 31, 2023
Construction activities will begin on Friday, June 9, at 7 a.m. to complete an underground chilled water line connection to Swift Hall. Please see the below graphic showing the area of work at the building.
The campus community can expect the following:
For a period of 3 days later in the summer, a chilled water shutdown impacting SSRB, Harper Library, and Haskell Hall will be scheduled.
- At times, noisy work will occur.
- Construction vehicles will be at the site.
- Daily working hours are 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- The duration of this project work is ~ 8 weeks.
Please direct questions to Meraj Khan, project manager, at t-9meraj@uchicago.edu.
Thank you for your patience during this work.
Young Summer Projects
May 22, 2023
On Monday, May 22, multiple enabling projects for office buildouts, including an all-gender restroom facility, will begin. The work will continue through the summer months with the anticipated completion date by the end of September. The projects include the interior office fit-out on the 3rd and 4th floors and an all-gender bathroom on the 1st floor.
Building occupants and visitors can expect the following:
- ADA access will remain at the ramp located on the East side of the building. This ramp will also be used by the construction crew to deliver materials and gain in and out access to the building.
- The North main entrance will be open throughout the project.
- Noise will be associated with this project.
- Workers will be on site from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.
- The existing elevator will be shared by the contractor for deliveries and access.
- A debris dumpster will be placed on the SE corner of the parking lot as shown below. A dumpster will be in place on May 22, and removed from the site during Convocation: May 30 through June 4. The dumpster will return to the site on June 5.
- Due to long lead times, the air-handling units for A/C will be installed later this year and the outdoor compressor units are scheduled to be installed in April 2024.
- Signage will be in place throughout the building to inform occupants and visitors.
For questions, please contact Raj Desai, senior project manager, at rajdesai@uchicago.edu.
Social Science Research Building: Plumbing Upgrades project
May 22, 2023
On Monday, June 5, a project to upgrade the plumbing and restrooms in SSRB will commence. The work will continue through the end of September 2023. The project will replace the building’s original piping, update the bathrooms for accessibility, modernize fixtures and finishes and add two all-gender, single-user restrooms, and a mother’s room. The work will occur on all floors, including the basement and attic, generally around the existing restrooms and the adjacent corridor.
Building occupants and visitors can expect the following:
- There will be no available restrooms in SSRB throughout the project. Signage will be in place directing occupants and visitors to Harper Memorial Library or Foster Hall for restroom use.
- Throughout the project, there will be occasional utility shutdowns in the building. Notifications will be sent out in advance.
- Noise and vibrations will be associated with this project.
- Workers will be on site from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. The walkway between Foster Hall and SSRB will be used for deliveries and removals.
Please direct questions to C. Lee, senior project manager, at clee12@uchicago.edu.
Green Hall Elevator modernization and improvement project
March 16, 2023
On Monday, June 5 a project to replace the existing elevator at Green Hall will commence. The work will continue through the end of the calendar year. The project is to replace the existing elevator with a new elevator that will provide direct elevator access at street level from the east building entrance and access to all floors within the building (newly extending access to the 5th floor).
Building occupants and visitors can expect the following:
- ADA access to the building will be via the Social Science courtyard (west) entrance and by using the elevators in Foster (3rd floor) and Pick (floors 2, 3, and 4) to selected floors.
- At times throughout the project, the east building entrance at University Avenue will not be available.
- Noise will be associated with this project.
- Workers will be on site from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.
- A debris dumpster will be placed on University Avenue (near Pick Hall) throughout the project.
- Signage will be in place throughout the building to inform occupants and visitors.
- During Elevator Closure:
FOR ACCESS TO THE BASEMENT OR 1ST FLOOR PLEASE USE THE STAIRS OR THE LIFT AT THE WEST ENTRANCE.
FOR ACCESS TO FLOORS 2,3, AND 4 PLEASE USE STAIRS OR THE ELEVATOR IN PICK HALL.
For questions, please contact C. Lee, project manager, at clee12@uchicago.edu.
Bartlett Commons-Phase 2 Façade improvements
March 7, 2023
During the week of March 13, mobilization for phase 2 construction will start at Bartlett Commons. There will be site fencing and scaffolding installed in preparation for façade repairs and restoration that continues throughout the summer. The below graphic reflects what to expect at/near the construction site. The building will be a construction site through Sept. 2023.
The campus community can expect the following:
- The use of construction vehicles and a crane will be ongoing.
- A noise and dust mitigation plan will be followed throughout construction.
- Walkways will be temporarily unavailable as shown in the graphic; signage will inform pedestrians of alternate routes.
- Workers will be on site each day until 3:30 p.m.; Saturday work will be scheduled, as needed.
For questions, please contact Patrick Lummen, project manager, at 616.437.3755 or plummen@uchicago.edu.
Botany Pond repair and restoration project
October 12, 2022
Botany Pond will be closed for repairs and restoration from October 2022 until summer 2023. The repairs to the pond and surrounding landscaping will enhance the pond’s habitat and improve the use of the area. The steps for restoration and wildlife preservation have been planned with the consultation of faculty experts.
Prior to the start of restoration, the pond will be drained, cleaned, and assessed to then determine the extent of restoration that is needed. The initial work is scheduled to start the week of Oct. 10. The pond will remain closed until restoration is complete in summer 2023, at which time the pond will be refilled and reopened for the enjoyment of the university community.
The campus community can expect the following:
- Equipment will be used during initial work and restoration.
- Construction access will be through Cobb Gate.
- Construction fencing will be in place around the pond through end of construction.
- Construction noise will be audible, at times.
- Daily working hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Progress updates will be distributed throughout this restoration project.
Please note: the camera and livestreaming at the pond will not be active while work is ongoing. We plan to resume the livestream when the pond reopens.
For questions please contact Katie Martin Peck at katie2@uchicago.edu.
Thank you for your patience during this work.