Find Out Here What's Under Construction On or Near Campus
November 22, 2009
Koch Institute
Media Lab and SA+P Extension
Sloan School Expansion
Wadsworth Street
Amherst Street
Building W1
Amherst Alley
Building N16: Chilled Water Plant Expansion
Main Group Buildings
Building 4
Buildings 4 and 8
Building 10 Dome
Building 39
Buildings E17 to E23
Intersection of Broadway and Main Street
Albany Garage
Other Construction
KOCH INSTITUTE/CANCER RESEARCH
BUILDING
Week of November 23
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 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 23
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 23
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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WADSWORTH STREET
Please note that it will be necessary to close the Broadway Street/Main Street driveway tomorrow, Friday, November 20 from 6 AM to 5 PM. The Wadsworth Street entrance will be available for access to the Eastgate Lot and the Hermann parking garage.
The closure is required in order to connect the newly installed storm drain to an existing storm drain in the area.
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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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Saturday, November 21
All activities on Saturday will be interior work only. Work will include general cleaning and window opening preparation. Work will not start before 9 AM.
Week of November 23
Note: There will be no work on site on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26.
West Elevation / McCormick Hall:
Installation of gutters and punch list work will be in progress at the southwest corner of the building (adjacent to the McCormick Hall Annex). Low to medium level noise impact will be experienced.
Installation of parapet flashings and final cleaning of masonry will be in progress on this elevation this week. Low to medium level noise impact will be experienced.
Low level window removal will be in progress on this elevation. Low to medium level noise impact will be experienced.
Window opening waterproofing and gutter and down spout 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 and East Elevations / Amherst Street, Memorial Dr, Mass Ave:
Masonry work, including masonry and limestone repairs, pointing and final cleaning, continue in the Memorial Drive Courtyard and along the Amherst Street elevation. Note that lower level masonry repairs, including grinding of joints, will also be in progress on most elevations. Low to medium level noise impact will be experienced due to the grinding, chipping and cleaning operations.
Removal of west turret scaffolding starts this week.
Gutter and downspout installation continues on some elevations.
Roof repairs will continue this week.
Steel bracing of roof parapets starts with week.
Window removal will be in progress at the Memorial Drive Courtyard and at the end of the west wing along Amherst Street.
Window opening waterproofing installation and window frame and glass installation continues. Low level noise impact will be experienced.
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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
Work related to the new lab for DMSE is schedule to begin on the second floor of Buildings 4 and 8 on Monday, November 23. The hours of construction are from Midnight to 9 AM. On Tuesday November 24, Wednesday, November 25, and Friday, November 27 work will take place from 6 AM to 2 PM. During the week of November 20 work is also scheduled to take place from 6 AM to 2 PM.
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
Walsh Brothers will be working Saturday, November 21, from 6 AM to 4 PM on the Building 10 dome. Work will be within the fenced staging area between Buildings 10 and 12 and on the dome itself.
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 39
An aerial crane has been delivered to the south side of Building 39 to commence maintenance work to the exterior of the building. The building will be pressure washed, window frames will be caulked, and window trims will be painted. This job is expected to last until the end of November.
There are no major disruptions associated with this job. However, please note that during pressure washing there may be plain water spray coming off of the building. A police detail will be present to direct pedestrians around the maintenance activities.
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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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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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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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