Renovate Building 300

Q3 2025 Project Update

July 

Window glass pane replacement and frame painting progressed around the building, with tasks expected to be completed by the fourth week of July.

On the interior of the building at the second floor, drywall taping and sanding neared completion and was finished by the end of the month. This was followed by painting and priming. A paint mock-up was installed in the third week of July for the architect's approval. Window head and sill repairs were underway. In the restrooms, the installation of the hard lid ceiling began, and the backer board was set in place.

Ceiling grid activities were scheduled for the fourth week of July, and is expected to be completed in late August. All overhead equipment will be set in place during this time frame. Data rack installation began in the last week of July, followed by the installation of structured cables. Network switches were installed in early August. In the restroom, waterproofing installation and tiling will take place in the first half of August.

Telecommunications cabling installation is ongoing in the IDF room, while electrical rough-in and panel installation have commenced. Work on the IDF room progressed, with fire-rated plywood set to be installed in the third week of July, followed by the installation of floor sealer and data racks/ladder installation at the end of the month.

On the first floor, door frames were installed, and coordination continued for infrastructure access control to the building. Drywall hanging on the second half of the walls and insulation was completed. Crews also taped and sanded the walls into early August, followed by the application of primer paint in early August.

Walls are set to be completed by the first week of August. The primer and first coat of paint are scheduled for mid-August. Additionally, the installation of J-hooks is in progress and is anticipated to be finished by the fourth week of July.

The fire-rated BDF room is currently under construction and should be finished by the end of July, along with the installation of data racks. Fiber placement to connect the building to the campus network is planned for early August.

On-site, the installation of shut-off valves is ongoing, pending responses to requests for information (RFIs). Additionally, work on the south and west sidewalks commenced by the end of July and was expected to be finished by early August, followed by the installation of the fire lane.

At the basement level, reinforcement bar placement and concrete pours were completed, along with the remaining fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) placement by the end of July. The installation of the electrical substation is scheduled for the latter half of August, with permanent power anticipated to be established by the first week of September.

At the south staircase the exterior wall cap placements and stair lighting were finished by the end of July. Tiling is scheduled to finish by the end of August. At the north staircase, framing for the lower section and plaster installation commenced by the end of July, with wall cap placement and tiling were expected to be done by mid-September. Concrete pours at the north and south stair steps are scheduled for mid-July, with sidewalk construction at the south staircase starting in the third week.

New chilled water lines have been installed and will undergo pressure testing. Once the tests are successful, insulation will be added, and the utility trench will be slurred and closed by the first week of August.

August

At the exterior, painting will be completed between mid-September and late October, following the completion of current repairs to concrete and spalling plaster around the building. Fire lane rough grading has started with the concrete pour expected in September. Reconstruction of the south and north exterior staircases is in progress, with the south staircase receiving wall caps and the north staircase receiving railings.

On the second floor, ceiling grid installation in the classrooms and hallways have been completed; this activity  was followed by inspections. Electrical rough-in at the ceilings and device installation are finished. This was followed by the start of ceiling tile placement. Fire alarm cabling and finishes for heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) were achieved. HVAC thermostat and controls followed, with completion expected by early September. Self-leveling concrete application is planned to start in early September, followed by the installation of flooring carpets, tiles, and base in late September. Accessories, technology mounts, and finishes activities are anticipated to begin in early October.

On the first floor, taping and sanding concluded in early August, followed by primer and the application of the first coat of paint. Ceiling grid installation is expected to start in the third week of August. Flooring is anticipated to be completed by mid-October, with the placement of self-leveling concrete and the installation of resilient tile flooring and carpeting. Commissioning is expected to start in late November.

In the restroom, waterproofing installation and tiling began in the first half of August. Waterproofing flood tests began in late August, followed by tiling in these areas.

The fire-rated network distribution system known as the building distribution frame (BDF) room, has been built, along with the installation of data racks and j hooks. The placement of fiber cables to connect the building to the campus network began in August.

On both floors, the installation of the intermediate distribution frame data racks and ladders continued, followed by the placement of the structured cabling and network switches.

In the basement, the establishment of permanent power to the building is anticipated for early September. Mechanical equipment will be powered up to prepare for start-up testing.

The installation of shut-off valves is ongoing, pending responses to requests for information (RFIs). Additionally, work on the south and west sidewalks commenced by the end of July and finished in early August, followed by the installation of the fire lane.

At the south staircase, exterior wall cap placement and stair lighting were finished by the end of July. Tiling is scheduled to finish by the end of August. At the north staircase, framing for the lower section and plaster installation commenced by the end of July, with wall cap placement and tiling were expected to be done by mid-September.

September

Repairs to the exterior plaster are continuing around the building and on the interior lobby. Paint removal on the west facade is pending coordination; once activities resume, tiling of the lobby stairs will be completed.

Flood testing in the restrooms concluded, allowing for the initiation of tile installation on all floors including the hallway under the water fountains. Tile work is expected to finish in October; crews will also install plumbing fixtures during that time.

On all floors, data cabling rack installation progressed at the intermediary distribution and building distribution frame rooms to allow for the connection of buildings to the campus network; its completion is pending minor design clarifications by the Design Team. Fiber optic installation is underway concurrently, followed by the installation of network switches. Network data connection testing will then begin to ensure connectivity to the campus network following the conclusion of the prior activities.

Classroom and hallway flooring is undergoing leveling activities, with the installation of floor sealer to follow in mid-September. Carpet and all remaining flooring are expected to begin in the last week of September and continue into the second week of October.

On the first floor, the first coat of paint and ceiling grid installation are progressing. Drop-in ceiling rough electrical and fire alarm work began, followed by ceiling tile installation. Electrical finishes, heating, ventilation,  air conditioning (HVAC) grills, and control devices are anticipated to start in the third week of September.

Preparations for the elevator panel upgrades are in progress, with installation scheduled for mid-October.

The installation of the electrical substation is underway in the basement, with permanent power installment expected to start in mid-September. Drywall hanging is nearly completed; taping is underway in mid-September.

At the south exterior staircase, the wall caps were set in place. On the north staircase, plastering of the low wall to house the electrical wiring and recessed lighting was completed in the first week of September to ensure the ease of use for future building users. Tiling is scheduled to take place at the end of the month. .

Rough grading was completed at the fire lane on the north side of the project, with reinforcement bar and formwork is to be installed by mid-September. Concrete pouring is expected to take place towards the end of September. Work on the elevator is anticipated to start in the coming weeks. Landscaping irrigation at the south end of the building is ongoing.

Fullerton Heritage representatives have been updated on the satisfactory progress of construction and will participate in upcoming project site visits at the end of the third quarter of 2025 to validate the implementation of the historic preservation requirements.