Howard Thurman Center – Construction Update – 12/13/19
Week of December 16, 2019
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
- The installation of the new passenger elevator will continue.
- Framing, insulating, and drywalling of storage rooms will continue.
- Ongoing insulating of ducts and pipes.
- Installation of fencing around electrical gear will continue.
On the 1st Level
- Ongoing miscellaneous patching and painting to continue.
- Removal of temporary finishes will continue.
- West vestibule work will continue.
- Miscellaneous MEP punch list is ongoing.
- Mechanical balancing and commissioning will continue.
On the Mezzanine Level
- Hardware and security installation will occur.
On the 2nd Level
- Temporary directional signage is in place to help the public navigate.
- Painting touch up will continue throughout.
- Miscellaneous MEP finish work is ongoing.
- Mechanical balancing and commissioning will continue.
On Levels 3, 4, and 5
- Demolition of old fire alarm system will occur.
- The passenger elevator installation is ongoing.
- Framing of elevator vestibules will continue.
- MEP punch list will continue.
Exterior
- Installation of caulking at arcade awning will occur.
- Installation of stainless steel bollard in the arcade will occur.
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!
