Howard Thurman Center – Construction Update – 12/20/19
Weeks of December 23 and December 30
General:
Temporary signage is posted to help the public navigate through the first floor. The main building access is through the Essex Street entrance. 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.
- The installation of ceilings in storage rooms will begin.
- Ongoing insulation of ducts and pipes will continue.
- The installation of fencing around electrical gear will continue.
On the 1st Level
- Ongoing miscellaneous patching and painting will continue.
- The installation of the new light in the main corridor will occur.
- West vestibule work will continue.
- The MEP punch list is ongoing.
- The installation of awning in the gallery will occur.
- The installation of HTC entrance desk countertop will occur.
- The installation of new finishes within the HTC elevator will occur.
- Ongoing installation of A/V equipment will continue.
- Commissioning and balancing of mechanical equipment will continue.
On the Mezzanine Level
- The installation of whiteboards will occur.
- Commissioning and balancing of mechanical equipment will continue.
- Framing and drywall in the elevator vestibule will commence.
On the 2nd Level
- Temporary directional signage is placed to help the public navigate.
- Paint retouching will continue throughout.
- Commissioning and balancing of mechanical equipment will continue.
- The installation of baseboard radiator covers will occur.
- A/V programming and final installation will continue.
- Contractor punch list will be worked on.
On Levels 3, 4, and 5
- The demolition of the old fire alarm system will occur.
- The passenger elevator installation is ongoing.
- Drywall and finishes of elevator vestibules will continue.
- The MEP punch list will continue.
Exterior
- The installation of stainless steel bollard in the arcade will occur.
- Trim around new entrance door will be completed.
Stairwells
- New tread and riser material will be installed.
- New newel post grab bars will be installed.
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!
