Construction Update as of September 15, 2003

UTILITY SHUTDOWNS:

• None scheduled at this time.

WORK AREAS:

Cornell Library

• The glass will be installed in the new second floor corridor wall between the Library and the Cornell Addition.

Cornell Addition (a.k.a. Biology/ Commons Wing)

• The sidewalk into the south entrance is open to pedestrian traffic. The connecting bridge has passed the State inspection and is expected to be completed during this period.
• Skanska will coordinate room access through Facilities for any remaining punchlist items.

Chiller Plant

• No work during this period.

Chemistry/Astronomy Wing

• The Chemistry and Astronomy wing is currently in use. Skanska will be coordinating access to rooms through Facilities as required to work on punchlist items.

Martin Building

• The offices and lab in the center of the building are framed and drywall is being applied to the walls. Work in the corridors will continue between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 1:30 a.m.

Existing Dupont Research Annex

• Demolition of the Annex interior is nearly complete. Installation of new duct will start during this period. 

Existing Dupont Physics Wing

• Layout and installation for new mechanical services will continue. The masonry and stone infill at the windows will continue.

Existing Dupont Chemistry Wing

• Demolition of the interior of this wing will be completed during this period. 

SITEWORK:

• Rough grading and placement of paving in front of the Commons will continue during this period. The work at the west end of the Hicks will continue with paving and light pole installation.

PEDESTRIAN / VEHICULAR ACCESS:

• The Commons elevator will be shut down on Tuesday morning, 9/23 and re-open on Wednesday morning 9/24. The accessible route to the second floor of the Cornell Addition, rooms 204 206 will be from Martin, through the connecting bridge during this time.
• A delivery truck pull-off has been paved at the Rugby Lot side entry to Chemistry to serve as temporary loading point. Disruption to traffic should be minimal.
• Parking along Whittier Place is prohibited during the hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.  
• The path at grade between Martin and Cornell is open. Access to Cornell Library is also available through the new entrance at the intersection of the Cornell Addition and the Commons.
• Demolition work inside the existing Dupont building continues. There will be dust and noise associated with this work. There is no public access to Dupont.

NOISE, VIBRATION, DUST, ODORS

• There may be some construction related noise, dust and vibration during the corridor renovation work in Martin Building.
• Earthmoving operations in the lawn area may produce dust when the ground dries out.
• There will be some noise from delivery trucks, cranes and saws throughout this period. These activities may be disruptive to nearby buildings.

Send message to the chair of the Science Project User's Group, Rachel Merz (rmerz1@swarthmore.edu)

For inquiries regarding construction issues, send message to construction@swarthmore.edu

last updated 9/16/03