Goldman School of Dental Medicine – Construction Update – 10/8/20
During the weekend of October 10:
- Due to the Columbus Day holiday weekend, there will be no work on-site on Saturday, Sunday, or Monday, October 10 through 12.
During the week starting October 13:
- There will be no night-shift work this week.
- A crane will be set up periodically (as needed) on the north side of the GSDM building to support both the removal of the building’s existing roof and insulation and the installation of the new roof system. This work will be continuous over the next three to four weeks, depending on the weather.
- Renovation work will continue in the existing fifth-floor patient treatment center, with the delivery and installation of its twenty new dental chairs and six new x-ray units.
- Following the completion of pre-testing at the beginning of the week, a third-party testing agent will be on site performing fire alarm testing within the fifth-floor renovation area, in preparation for the Phase 3 Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, scheduled for early December.
- Upgrades to the existing elevators will continue, with crews focusing their work on the cab and adjustments within the elevator construction area.
Please consult these additional resources as needed:
- GSDM COVID-19 information: http://www.bu.edu/dental/covid-19-information/. This webpage is a repository of all communications issued to the school community by the GSDM leadership. It also includes links to the Boston University and Boston University Medical Campus COVID-19 websites.
Please be sure to note all directional signage and markings within the GSDM building, and the designated stairs for travel between floors. Each stairway is marked with signage that shows the permissible direction of travel. Circulation may be revised to accommodate both construction and proper physical distancing as the school continues to evolve plans and operations for the phased re-opening and increased number of people in the school. These actions align with the COVID-19 guidelines issued by state regulatory agencies and by Boston University.
We hope that you remain safe and healthy. As always, your safety is imperative!
