Renovate Building 300

Q1 2026 Project Update

January - February 

Historical restoration dome repairs were successfully completed in early December. Work on the exterior and lobby tiles also concluded. Stair nosing was delivered and installed on the west staircase. Concrete pours for sidewalks and courtyard skate stopper placement finished in the third week of December, alongside the completion of irrigation and planting around the building. Stairway and ramp railings were set in place, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-access buttons on the exterior doors were installed.

Asphalt renovation in the adjacent parking lot, Staff C West, was completed over the winter holiday; crews paved the lot and striped parking stalls once the asphalt finished curing. Sealant is expected to be applied in the coming months, after which permanent striping will be applied prior to final project completion. Exterior door and hardware installation continued on both levels.

On the building interior, crews finished flooring. Tiling at the entrance and exterior stairwells progressed with completion achieved in the following weeks. Signage was affixed in the hallways to assist users in accessing all areas of the building. Painting in the basement ended in early January, while marker boards, tack boards, ceiling tile repairs, and a visual display case were addressed at the end of December.

The Commissioning Agent (CxA) was onsite in December and January to assess the full building and finalize commissioning activities. During this time period, heat exchanger start-up, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) commissioning took place. Testing and balancing of the mechanical water system advanced into the third week of December. Electrical and plumbing systems concluded, while mechanical equipment commissioning began in January. Meanwhile, fire alarm testing was successfully completed on January 6.

Work progressed on the elevator upgrades in January to re-establish a fire alarm connection, add power supply to the mechanical room inside the building, a two-way communication system, and accessory installation. Inspections for permits were arranged with the state in the second week of January; the inspector identified one additional requirement that was resolved prior to the project receiving a final permit for operation from the state.

The project achieved substantial completion on January 16, after which general contractor, Icon West, dismantled its site trailer. Punch-list walks took place in late 2025 with the Architect of Record, Campus Facilities, general contractor, and Campus Project Team, kickstarting the process of resolving all listed items; Icon West is in the process of completing final items.

The remaining items to be completed in February and March involve furniture, fixtures, & equipment (FF&E) deliveries, their installation, and the remaining scope of work for interior door access control that are being carried out by specialized consultants.
Close-out activities are underway starting with the collection of final documents including as-builts, warranties, submittals, and drawings. Trainings took place with Campus Facilities ahead of project turnover.

The builing is expected to be fully operational and open for use in the fall semester; prior to the start of the fall term, personnel will be able to reoccupy offices and lecture rooms. A grand opening ceremony is expected to be held in the fall once commemorate the reopening of the building.