Renovate Building 300

Q4 2024 Project Update

Westberg White updated all drawing details for the fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) substitution from Simpson & Simpson to Fyfe due to thickness changes. Fyfe and Westberg White have conducted a side-by-side comparison of the manufacturer substitution. These tasks were completed in preparation for submittal to DSA in mid-November. FRP preparation and installation activities are expected to commence in December, contingent upon state agency approval.

Micropile testing began in the last week of October; the results were reviewed and approved by the end of the same week. Additional tests took place 28 days after concrete curing; the micropiles passed all tests. Production piles began on the south end of the building in the first week of November. Any unforeseen issues conflicting with the placement of the micropiles have been promptly addressed by the general contractor team to prevent delays.

Pile cap activities, including excavation and reinforcement bar dowel placement on the existing foundation are advancing, with openings being drilled in the existing foundation to connect with the pile cap reinforcement bars. The south end of the building is expected to be completed in November, while the north end should reach completion in early December. Concrete pours are anticipated to occur continuously until mid-December.

Concrete scaling repairs are nearing completion on the interior face of all exterior perimeter walls. Simultaneously, plaster wall scope consolidation continues throughout the building interior.

Shotcrete formwork placement is in progress. Reinforcement bar dowel placement was completed, and inspection is in progress. The general contractor targeted Friday, November 8, for shotcrete placement in the building's entry lobby.

The historic window restoration mock-up was approved from the environmental services consultant and Design Team. Work has commenced on refurbishing the first floor windows primarily focusing on the west side windows.

The mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) layout on the second floor is progressing. MEP rough-in began in the week of November 11, with the placement of heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) equipment on the second floor. This scope of work will start approximately two months earlier than originally scheduled to mitigate schedule impacts on the project completion.