Goldman School of Dental Medicine – Construction Update – 10/16/20
During the weekend of October 17:
- There will be no weekend work this week.
During the week starting October 19:
- There will be no night-shift work this week.
- A crane will continue to be set up 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 two to three weeks, depending on the weather.
- Renovation work will continue in the existing fifth-floor patient treatment center, with installation of the twenty new dental chairs and six new x-ray units. New casework units will continue being installed at the head of the new dental chairs in the patient treatment spaces, to be followed by touch-up painting of the walls.
- Doors, hardware, and signage will be installed in the existing fifth-floor bathrooms, followed by final painting at the end of the week.
- Upgrades to the existing elevators will continue, with crews focusing on the cab and other adjustments within the elevator construction area. State testing of the first renovated elevator is scheduled to begin this week, following the completion of cab work.
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!
