Find Out Here What's Under Construction On or Near Campus
November 08, 2009
Koch Institute
Media Lab and SA+P Extension
Sloan School Expansion
Amherst Street
Walker Memorial Driveway
Building W1
Amherst Alley
Building N16: Chilled Water Plant Expansion
Main Group Buildings
Building 4
Buildings 4 and 8
Building 10 Dome
Building 11
Buildings E17 to E23
Building E38
Intersection of Broadway and Main Street
Albany Garage
Sidewalk Improvements on Campus
Other Construction
KOCH INSTITUTE/CANCER RESEARCH
BUILDING
Saturday, November 7
Work this Saturday includes: patching of elevator hoistway; installation of insulation and TPO membrane; installation of steam and condensate piping in the service tunnel; and enclosing levels 1 and 2 with temporary weather protection.
Week of November 9
Excavation of soil along the Main Street (north) side of the building is underway. There will be noise, dust and possible vibration. This activity will generate an increase in the number of trucks entering and exiting through the east gate at the corner of Main and Ames Streets.
Exterior façade activities at the KI site include curtain wall framing and glazing and and the installation of trim on punch windows. MEP work includes the installation of ductwork on all floors; mechanical piping on all floors except level 1; piping plumbing equipment; pulling wire, wiring panels; and installation of fire sprinklers. Interior activities include touch up of fire proofing, framing drywall partitions; installation of CMU walls; installation of elevator equipment; and painting.
Stata Garage
Temporary partitions are installed along the existing slurry wall cut thru at the P1 level. Jersey barriers, lighted barricades and signs are being installed. Drivers should proceed with caution. The installation of rebar and forming concrete steel encasements are underway.
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MEDIA LAB and SA+P EXTENSION
Week of November 9
Other activities continued from previous weeks include: caulking of structural glass; installation of office divider glass and ground floor fire rated glass; installation of topakustic panels at the event space walls, lecture hall ceiling, slat walls and countertops in the conference rooms; installation of drainage structure at Walker service drive; installation of underground utility piping at the lower courtyard walls; installation of granite curbing along Amherst Street sidewalks; taping and sanding operations at the sixth floor level, stair 2; installation of Basaltina stone at the southwest and southeast corner exterior staircases; hanging of sheetrock at the ground and sixth floor level ceilings; installation of Standing Seam Roof; installation of Terrazzo flooring at the ground floor; work on the passenger elevators located in the main lobby; painting of the fifth and sixth floor stair cases; installation atrium and stair glass; installation of mechanical piping, water piping, sprinkler piping, electrical distribution, tele/data, fire alarm, ductwork, and control wiring; and start-up and commissioning of mechanical systems.
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SLOAN SCHOOL EXPANSION
Week of November 9
The installation of plumbing, mechanical, fire protection, and electrical services are ongoing in the lower garage levels as well as upper floor levels. This work is not expected to impact neighboring occupants.
The contractor is continuing the installation of elevator equipment and frames for elevator 3-4-5 and 6.
Site prep, foundation excavation and installation are underway. Placement of concrete will be ongoing. Noise and vibration may be associated with this job. Dust control measures will be implemented when needed.
Additional site preparation, excavation, and installation of the Building E62 View Garden area between Buildings E52 and E53 are on-going. Some noise, dust, and vibration may be associated with this job.
Construction on the north garden area includes the erection of exhaust tower steel. No impact to the surrounding area is anticipated.
The contractor will continue interior framing, sheetrocking, and taping on levels 1 – 6. The contractor will also continue the installation of exterior blocking and framing at the gallery roof, connectors, and the façade. Some noise may be noted by neighboring occupants.
The application of a prime coat of paint will be ongoing at the offices located on levels 2-6.
The glass contractor continues to install phase IV and V curtain wall and glazing at A, and B blocks of Building E62. Installation will take place utilizing cranes, boom lifts and swing staging. Curtainwall material deliveries will take place via the Main Street gate and Memorial Drive.
The contractor will resume the installation of exterior stone facade utilizing telescopic boom lifts/lulls and perimeter scaffolding set up along the exterior of Building E62 once the exterior spray foam remedial work is completed.
Miscellaneous exterior roof and curb detail work and test mock-ups are underway. EPDM application at perimeter curtain wall and roof joint remedial work associated with spray foam is underway at various exterior elevations.
Soot related cleanup, application of spray foam and/or fireproofing are ongoing within the garage.
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Sidewalk construction on Amherst Street is underway and will be ongoing until early December. This work is weather dependent. Pedestrians and bicyclists should use caution when traveling in the area.
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The driveway will be closed on Tuesday, November 10 in order to place the cement concrete at the entrance to the drive. There will be no access on Tuesday night to allow the cement concrete to cure adequately. The drive will be reopened on Wednesday during the day.
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Saturday, November 7
Weather permitting, masonry and waterproofing work will be performed along all elevations. Low to medium level noise impact will be experienced. Work will not start before 9 AM.
Week of November 9
West Elevation / McCormick Hall
Masonry work, final cleaning, pointing of masonry joints and installation of parapet cap stones, continues at the southwest corner of the building (adjacent to the McCormick Hall Annex). Work at this location also includes installation of window opening waterproofing. Low to medium level noise impact will be experienced.
Pointing of masonry joints, repairs and replacement of limestone and brick and final cleaning will be in progress on this elevation this week. Low to medium level noise impact will be experienced.
Window opening waterproofing installation will also be in progress on this elevation. Low to medium level noise impact will be experienced.
Miscellaneous deliveries will be made to the loading dock. Occasional low level truck noise will be experienced.
North, South, East Elevations / Amherst Street, Memorial Drive, Mass Ave
Dismantling of the mobile lifts along Mass Ave continues. Starting on Tuesday, a crane will be located on Mass Ave for loading and removal of the mobile lift masts and platforms. Medium level noise impact will be experienced due to the crane operation. Traffic will be impacted on Mass Ave. Police details will be on site to direct traffic.
Masonry work continues on Amherst Street and Memorial Drive elevations. Work includes chipping for masonry repairs, limestone lintel replacement and flashing installation. Pointing and final cleaning are also in progress on some lifts. Note that lower level masonry repairs, including grinding of joints, will also be in progress on these elevations and the Mass Ave elevation. Low to medium level noise impact will be experienced due to the grinding, chipping and cleaning operations.
Demolition and then re-building of the gable parapet in the Memorial Drive Courtyard will start on Monday. A crane will be located in the Memorial Drive Courtyard for removal of the limestone spire and caps through Wednesday or Thursday. Medium level noise impact will be experienced due to the crane operation. Traffic will be impacted for short intervals of time on Memorial Drive. Police details will be on site to direct traffic.
Gutter and downspout installation continues on some elevations.
Window opening waterproofing installation and window frame and glass installation continues. Low level noise impact will be experienced.
A window delivery will occur this week on Thursday. This will involve a crane set-up in the Memorial Drive Courtyard. Medium level noise impact will be experienced due to the crane operation. Traffic will be impacted for short intervals of time on Memorial Drive. Police details will be on site to direct traffic.
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Due to the recent fire at this construction site, the completion of the work on the steam and condensate lines is now delayed. The project was nearly complete and the trench area was scheduled to be backfilled. However, because of the fire approximately sixty linear feet of new steam piping and trench will need to be replaced. New piping is now on order and areas in the trench that were damaged by the fire will be repaired and shored up in the interim. No one on the site was injured and there was no damage to the Fraternity House as a direct result of the fire.
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BUILDING N16: CHILLED WATER PLANT EXPANSION
Construction activities include steel erection on the north building, electrical work, and spraying of fireproofing materials.
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Building 4
A major skylight in Building 4 is receiving extensive repairs that will also improve its energy efficiency and retain its architectural integrity. Due to the age of the skylight, there are cracks in the existing glass and also issues with leaks, so repairs are necessary. Construction on the skylight, which is located above the stairwell near the Building 4 Café, is underway. Delivery and installation of the new glass is expected to take place during the week of November 9.
Construction will continue until mid-November, Monday through Friday. This work is weather dependent since most of it will be performed from the roof of Building 4. Noise from the project should be minimal, however if any work might generate loud noise, that work will be schedule for early in the day before standard office hours.
The construction entails retaining the black steel inside and the copper framework outside, which are both original to the building, while replacing the glass. The new glass is double paned, one inch in depth and is rated a Low E for its insulation qualities against both heat and cold.
During construction the stairwell will be open and available for normal use.
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Buildings 4 and 8
Construction is continues on lab space that will give a new look to the Infinite Corridor. A new lab for the Department of Materials Science and Engineering will create a window front across from Café 4. Construction activities including demolition may generate noise to the floors above and below the construction area. The Infinite Corridor will remain accessible during the construction. The project is expected to continue through December 2009.
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Building 10 Dome
The temporary roof and its associated scaffolding over the dome have been removed. Installation of the new dome stones continues.
During construction there will be no parking or vehicular travel permitted between Buildings 10 and 12. Vehicles may travel along the Building 16 driveway, but will not be able to drive the complete loop around Building 12. Construction hours are Monday through Friday, 6 AM to 3 PM.
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Building 11
The elevator in the rear of Building 11 is currently out of service for routine maintenance. During this time, there will be no elevator access to the third and fourth floors of Building 11. The first and second floors should use elevators in either Building 7 or Building 10.
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Construction is underway to replace a steam line outside of Buildings E17 and E25. During excavation
and installation, access to the entry way that connects Buildings E18 and E25 may be affected. Also, some of the exits in Building E25 near the construction area may be closed off for safety. The construction area will be fenced off. However, the remainder of the courtyard will be available for use.
The contractor will move materials in by passing the new building construction site and across the plaza to the courtyard. Pedestrians should use caution when entering and exiting the Medical Facility. The hours of construction are from 7 AM to 3 PM.
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Work is scheduled to take place near the handicap ramp area at the exterior of Buildings E38 and E39. During this construction, the handicap ramp between E38 and E39 will be blocked off from the Main Street side. Those needing access to those buildings may use the rear entrance off of the Hayward Street lot. Work is scheduled on the following days: Wednesday November 11 through Friday November 13; Monday November 16 through Thursday November 19.
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Several areas in the Albany Garage are currently under construction. This construction is weather dependent, but is expected to be completed by the end of November. During this time the contractor will work on Saturdays in addition to a regular schedule of Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 3:30 PM. The garage will be available for parking throughout construction, although there may be some temporary loss of spaces. Signs will be posted.
The areas that will be under construction include the roof, stairwells and ramps. Work to be performed includes the removal of loose concrete, jack hammering, and the placement of new concrete. These improvements are to both enhance the structure and install weather proofing.
While the stairwells are being worked on, the contractor will do two at a time, leaving two accessible for drivers to park and walk through the area. At some points, it may be necessary for the contractor to use the space of a few parking spots to conduct their work. The use of spaces will be kept to a minimum due to the high occupancy of the garage. Signage will be posted to direct drivers safely through the areas under construction.
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INTERSECTION OF BROADWAY AND MAIN STREET
Activities to realign the intersection of Main Street and Broadway near Kendall Square are underway. The realignment of eastbound lanes of both Main Street and Broadway is complete. Additional work is expected to continue through November.
To view site map and proposed realignment, go to: http://web.mit.edu/facilities/construction/Broadway-Main_realignment_aug-nov09.pdf
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SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ON CAMPUS
Sidewalk improvements are underway. The work includes jackhammering to remove existing concrete and the placement of new concrete sidewalks and ramps. This construction is necessary to improve rain drainage in the areas. It will also add ramps for easier access and safe travel.
Please note that this work is weather dependent, so the schedule may be altered because of inclement weather.
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A presentation on the DCR's Accelerated Bridge Program is available. Additional information on the DCR projects can be found on their projects website.
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