Howard Thurman Center – Construction Update – 10/25/19
During the week of October 28:
General:
Temporary signage is posted to help the public navigate through the first floor. The main building access is through the Essex Street entrance. A secondary entrance is located on the rear of the building near the ramp to the garage. The main stairwell from the parking garage and up through the fifth floor is primary means of access. The existing elevator will continue to remain functional throughout the entirety of the project. All stairwells are available for emergency egress. Temporary emergency egress signs are posted throughout.
Garage Level
- Miscellaneous mechanical, electrical, and plumbing will continue.
- The installation of both the new passenger and the HTC elevators will continue.
- Generator testing to continue Tuesday.
On the 1st Level
- Work will continue on curtain wall.
- Work will be ongoing with installation of glass partitions.
- Installation of millwork to will continue.
- Painting of the ornamental ceiling and miscellaneous area will continue.
- Installation of remaining west facade windows will continue.
- Air-handler balancing and testing will continue.
- Miscellaneous HVAC and mechanical work will be ongoing.
- Ongoing installation of light fixtures will continue.
- Work will continue at stair-5 trim and framing.
On the Mezzanine Level
- Cleaning to start next week.
- MEP punch-list to be implemented.
On the 2nd Level
- Temporary directional signage is placed to help the public navigate.
- Floor prepping and installation in common areas will continue.
- Painting in both the common areas as well as construction will continue.
- Installation of millwork will continue.
- Installation of acoustic ceiling tiles will continue.
- MEP finish work is ongoing.
On Levels 3, 4, and 5
- Ongoing installation of the fire alarm system will continue.
- The new passenger elevator installation is ongoing.
Exterior
- Granite and limestone installation at vestibule will occur.
- Caulking and sealant of windows will continue.
- West vestibule glass installation will begin.
Fire Alarm
- Fire alarm testing will begin on the following floors:
- Basement
- Garage
- 1st and 2nd floor
As a reminder to all, please be aware of all directional signage, as pedestrian travel paths may be altered at both the interior and exterior of the building. Your safety is imperative!
