CFA Renovations – Construction Update – 1/17/20
During January 17th – January 24th:
(Please note that there is work scheduled for Saturday, January 18th and Sunday, January 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, January 18th and Sunday, January 19th. This work will consist of the installation of the window arches on the west and south facades.
For the remainder of the week, the exterior work will consist of:
East Façade
- Work will continue with the pouring of the ramp foundation followed by the installation of the concrete precast ramp.
- Paving will begin after the ramp is completed.
South Façade
- Window washing is set to begin.
- Removal of the staging will begin on the southeast half of the south façade after the holiday.
- The Parapet limestone will continue to be installed in the southwest façade throughout the week (from the center entrance of the building heading towards Agganis Arena) followed by roof preparation for the capstone.
West Façade
- The installation of parapet limestone will begin following the holiday.
North Façade
- The removal and installation of new steel relieving angles is ongoing for the next few weeks.
- The repointing of bricks is also ongoing and should be completed at the end of the month.
Interior:
There is work scheduled for this Saturday, January 18th and Sunday, January 19th. This work will consist of painting throughout the first floor, flooring and millwork being installed in the movement studio followed by cleaners.
For the remainder of the week, the interior work will consist of:
On the Ground Level
- The welding and installation of piping in the mechanical rooms continues through the end of the month.
On the 1st Level
- Installation of tile and plaster in the art gallery ramp and stairs has begun and will continue into next week, followed by painting.
- The installation of the vitrines in the art gallery is ongoing through the end of the month.
- Plastering of the walls in the student lounge will begin through next week, followed by paint.
- Plastering of the walls in the movement studio will begin followed by painting.
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!
