CFA Renovations – Construction Update – 10/18/19
During October 18th – October 25th:
(Please note that there is work scheduled for Saturday, October 19th):
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:
There is work scheduled for this Saturday, October 19th. This work will consist of the removal of limestone at the 5th floor windows on the east elevation. Waterproofing and the installation of stone on the south elevation. Caulking of windows and the installation of relieving angles on the west elevation and brick demolition. Installation of relieving angles as well as the cutting of mortar joints on the north elevation.
East Façade
- Removal and repair of the limestone window lintels will continue on Level 5
West Façade
- Removal and repair of the limestone window lintels will commence on Level 5
South Façade
- Work will continue with the installation of relieving angles at level 4, steel lintel repair, stone repointing & stone installation on level 2 will commence at the eastern half of the building (from the main entrance of the building heading towards the BU Bridge).
North Façade
- Masonry demolition and joint cutting on the lower level will continue through the remainder of the month.
Interior:
There is work scheduled in the 4th floor restrooms for this Saturday, October 19th. This work will consist of drywall taping.
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/welding of HVAC piping will continue in corridor 195 outside room 109.
- The Commonwealth Gallery continues to have HVAC equipment and sprinkler work installed
- HVAC equipment, lighting and ceiling work continue in the elevator lobby moving towards the Art gallery.
- Wood handrail installation for the Concert Hall ramp continues.
- Staging in the motion studio is complete and sprinkler operations will continue
On the 4th Level
- Tile work has commenced and will continue into next week followed by paint and plumbing fixtures.
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!
