August 2024 – September 2024: Work is continuing in all areas of the site.
- Contractors have completed portions of the exterior utility and site work.
- Interior framing, drywalling and building systems installation is continuing in the north wing and west wings.
- The original structure of the east wing has been removed, and contractors are preparing for the new steel to be installed.
- The roof replacement is ongoing, and the new windows are being installed in the north wing of the building.
June 2024 – July 2024: Progress is continuing throughout the site:
- Contractors have been continuing to frame the new interior walls, as well as installing the new HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems.
- A portion of the lobby floor has been removed to create a visual connection between the first and second floor.
- Excavation for new utilities, which is underway on the north side of the building, will continue over the summer.
March 2024 – May 2024: New interior construction is progressing quickly:
- Contractors have been framing the new walls, along with running new piping and ductwork
- The new window at level 3 has been cut into the existing wall
- Excavation for the new basement classroom has been progressing
January 2024 – February 2024: Demolition is wrapping up and the new construction work has kicked off:
- The existing building structure is being reinforced prior to the renovation work
- Demolition of the east wing structure is beginning
- Framing of the new walls on the third floor has begun
June 2023 – December 2023: The project has moved into the abatement and demolition phase:
- The construction site fencing has been installed
- Orion Environmental is working through a phased approach to the asbestos abatement
- Adolfson & Peterson has mobilized on site and will complete the interior demolition of each wing as the abatement wraps up
- Shoring and scaffolding are being installed to prepare for for removal of the east wing structure
- Exterior work in the Mary Rippon Theatre has begun
May 2023: The building occupants have moved out of Hellems in preparation for the start of construction.
December 2022 - May 2023: This project is in the document phase. The purpose of the document phase is to:
- Finalize refinement of design
- Detail construction drawings and specifications
- Coordinate design and building systems
- Finish material investigation
- Plan construction phase
