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.

I-House Project graphic

For questions and concerns please reach out to Crystal Szewczyk, project consultant ccarlson2@uchicago.edu.


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