CFA Renovations – Construction Update – 10/11/19
During October 11th – October 18th:
(Please note that there is work scheduled for Saturday, October 12th)
General:
Temporary signs are posted to help direct you through the first floor. The main building access is through the west entrance near the Concert Hall. Stair access directly off Commonwealth Ave will be open and closed periodically as construction continues and signage will indicate status. The central stair is always available for emergency egress.
Exterior:
East Façade
- Steel lintel repair, stone repointing, and stone installation on level 5.
West Façade
- Steel lintel repair, stone repointing, and stone installation on level 5.
South Façade
- Work will continue with the installation of relieving angles at the eastern half of the building (from the main entrance of the building heading towards the BU Bridge) at levels 3 & 4.
North Façade
- Masonry demolition will continue through the remainder of the month. Masonry joint cutting will be ongoing on the lower level as well.
Interior:
There is work scheduled in the 4th floor restrooms for this Saturday, October 12th. This work will consist of drywall taping. There is also work scheduled for Monday, October 14th, in Room 109. This work will consist of the installation of the ceiling grid. Work will be completed prior to class activities starting later in the afternoon.
For the remainder of the week, the interior work will consist of:
On the Ground Level
- Exploratory work continues along the exterior side (south) of the ethnomusicology instrument storage area heading east behind the open labs.
On the 1st Level
- The installation of HVAC piping & ductwork will continue inside room 109 during non-classroom hours.
- The Commonwealth Gallery continues to have HVAC equipment and sprinkler work installed.
- HVAC equipment, lighting and ceiling work in the elevator lobby continues.
- Wood handrail installation for the Concert Hall ramp and steps is progressing.
- Staging in the motion studio is complete and sprinkler operations will commence.
On the 4th Level
- Wallboard installation is progressing and will be followed by tile work.
As a reminder to all, please be aware of all directional signage, as pedestrian travel paths may be altered at both the interior and exterior of the building. Your safety is imperative!
