CFA Renovations – Construction Update – 11/22/19
During November 22nd – November 29th:
(Please note that there is work scheduled for Saturday, November 23rd and Sunday, November 24th)
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
- Parapet repair, flashing, and stone re-installation will continue on level 5.
West Façade
- Removal of stone lintels on level 5 will continue.
South Façade
- Parapet repair, flashing, and stone re-installation will continue on level 5 at the eastern half of the building (from the center entrance of the building heading towards the BU Bridge).
- Parapet repair, flashing, and stone re-installation will begin on level 5 at the western half of the building (from the center entrance of the building heading towards Agganis Arena).
North Façade
- Brick joint cutting and repointing operations will continue through the end of the month.
Interior:
There is work scheduled for this Saturday, November 23rd and Sunday, November 24th. This work will consist of installing and insulating ductwork in the basement, the patching of ceilings in the art gallery, and sprinkler work in the theater studio.
For the remainder of the week, the interior work will consist of:
On the Ground Level
- Investigation of hot water piping to the art gallery will continue.
- Work to insulate new ductwork in the mechanical areas along the southeastern corner behind the ethnomusicology classroom and instrument storage will continue.
On the 1st Level
- The installation of lighting in classrooms 154 and 156 will begin.
- The installation of the air handling unit at the mezzanine level will continue.
- Lighting hangers and sprinkler work in the movement and theater studios will continue.
- The installation of light fixtures in the elevator lobby will continue.
- The repair of the plaster ceiling in the art gallery will continue over the next 2 weeks.
- Framing of the art gallery office will continue.
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!
