Center for Computing & Data Sciences – Construction Update – 7/16/21
Columns and beams for the 8th-floor framing are being set from the tower core’s 10th floor
During the weekend of July 17
On Saturday, crews will be on site continuing to erect structural steel columns and beams. This work will occur in two shifts, first from 7 am to 3 pm and second from 3 pm to 10 pm.
On Sunday, during the second shift from 3 pm to 11 pm, electricians will be working within and around the perimeter of the tower’s concrete core to adjust the temporary site lighting.
Concrete placement for the tower’s 2nd-floor slab on deck
During the week of July 19th
Erection of the building’s structural steel frame will continue using the tower crane to erect the tower, while the mobile crane will be focused on the podium portion of the building. This work will continue to utilize a second shift, from 3 pm to 10 pm, to advance the work. Daily, several tractor trailers delivering structural steel are expected to be arriving and departing from gate #2, located at the corner of Commonwealth Avenue and Granby Street.
In the tower’s core, installation of steel framing will continue through the 14th floor. Decking and detailing are expected to follow behind. Crews will focus on preparing the 10th, 11th, and 12th floors for concrete placement.
Installation of the building’s stairways will continue to follow the structural steel operation. “Stair A”, located within the tower’s core will continue with activity on the runs from the 4th to the 7th floor.
Final detailing and setting rebar, wire mesh, and sleeves for MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) penetrations will occur in advance of concrete placement for the tower’s 4th-floor slab scheduled for the end of the week.
In the tower’s subbasement, installation of concrete block walls will continue, and framing for metal stud walls will begin. Installation of electrical conduit, hangers, piping, and ductwork will also continue.
In the lower level, crews from the MEP subcontractors will continue installing electrical conduit, hangers, and piping for the building systems. Framing metal stud walls and hanging drywall at the tops of walls will continue.
In the alley between the Bay State Road brownstones, excavation and installation for the main storm drainage line will continue. As the mainline is installed, connections will be made from the rainwater downspouts for each of the brownstones (#178, #180, #182, and #184) to the storm drainage system. Temporarily, the exterior egress path from the rear of the brownstones will be impacted during the day while this activity takes place. The egress path will be restored to a safe and passable condition at the end of each day. Please be aware of all directional signage in the area.
In addition to the deliveries noted above, other trucking activity to and from the site will be occurring daily with trucks entering and exiting the designated gates.
Please be aware of all directional signage, as pedestrian travel paths may be altered. We will continue to provide up-to-date information via these notifications.
