Project Contact Information
24-hour project contact phone: (603) 646-6566
Project email address: life-sciences-center@mac.dartmouth.edu
Joe Broemel, PE
Project Manager
Office of Planning, Design & Construction
(603) 646-9932
Matt Purcell, PE
Associate Director
Office of Planning, Design & Construction
(603) 646-1499
Construction Update, November 21, 2008
SPECIAL NOTICES:
Construction will be taking place during the Thanksgiving week except for Thanksgiving day itself (working on Friday). Please do not park in the circle while construction activities are ongoing.
Please note that the project's intention, and current plan, is to not affect bus service in front of Vail for the duration of the project. We will be pouring the new sidewalk area near the existing blue phone in December. The bus shelter will then be moved back to the final location. There will be some temporary sidewalk shifts during this time of construction but an access from Vail/Remsen/Dana to the bus stop will remain intact.
Construction Activities for the Next Two Weeks:
Closures, access issues, traffic changes, etc.
Please note that construction schedules and activities change on a daily basis due to weather, unexpected underground utility or other subsurface conditions, staffing issues, etc. This look-ahead schedule is intended to give everyone a general idea of what activities are happening in your area for the week ahead. Pertinent items such as door closures, traffic impacts, etc will be more precise and may warrant additional notifications between weekly reports.
Construction Update, November 3, 2008
SPECIAL NOTICES:
Vail Circle for Advanced Transit and Construction Vehicles Only
The circle in front of Vail has begun the changes toward the new configuration. There cannot be any parking, idling or other activity that will impede the flow of buses and traffic. Any cars or other vehicles entering the construction site will run the risk of damage to the vehicle and safety of the people in them. Please use the existing fenced in pedestrian walkway around the circle to access Vail and Dana.
Construction Activities for the Next Two Weeks:
Closures, access issues, traffic changes, etc.:
Longer Term Construction Milestones
General Site Work................................................... Oct 08 - Dec 08
Installation of Soldier Piles.................................... Nov 08 - Dec 08
Mass Excavation..................................................... Dec 08 - Mar 09
Foundation Construction......................................... Jan 09 - Aug 09
Structural Steel Erection......................................... Jun 09 - Nov 09
Building Envelope.................................................... Sep 09 - Jun 10
MEP Systems...................................................... Oct 09 - Aug 2011
Construction Update, October 24, 2008
An information kiosk has been installed on the fencing along the main sidewalk into Vail (near the circle). The kiosk will contain a three-week "look-ahead" schedule from the building's contractors, as well as miscellaneous maps and other information about ongoing construction activities.
Construction activities for the next two weeks includes the following:
Starting next week, there will also be some traffic changes and access issues arise. Specific items include the following:
Please note that the Vail Circle is to be used only for construction vehicles, emergency vehicles and AT buses. Please do not drop-off or park in the Vail Circle.
In addition, please note the following impacts from construction that will occur in November.
Please note that construction schedules and activities change on a daily basis due to weather, unexpected underground utility or other subsurface conditions, staffing issues, etc. Pertinent items such as door closures, traffic impacts, etc. will be more precise and may warrant additional notifications between these bi-weekly reports.
As always, Safety and Security officers are currently posted in the Dewey Parking lot between 5 AM and 7 AM to ensure that no deliveries occur.
Construction Update, October 10, 2008
Preliminary Site work and mobilization continues for the Class of 1978 Life Sciences Center.
Thank you to everyone who came to our Community Meeting on Monday, October 6, 2008. At the meeting, we briefly reviewed the overall project, and then discussed construction site logistics as well as the work plan for the next three to six months. We will hold community meetings on this project every three months, and our next meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2009 at 7pm. We will send a reminder announcement as we get closer to that date.
During the next two weeks, work will consist of the following:
In addition to the work described above, the bus terminal will be temporarily relocated early next week so we can complete the construction of the revised Vail Circle. Notifications will be placed on the bus terminal when the time and date for the relocation is confirmed.
Please remember that only Advanced Transit buses and construction vehicles are allowed in the Vail circle. All other drop-offs and deliveries need to be made at other entrances to the buildings.
There will be some minor impact of traffic at the Lyme Rd/College Street/Park Street intersection when the contractor completes the installation of the water pipe and sanitary sewer connections. Signage will be erected and traffic officers will be on hand to assist motorists around the work.
Finally, the doorways from the Dana/Gilman Connector to College Street will remain closed until October 20.
Safety and Security officers are currently posted in the Dewey Parking lot between 5 AM and 7 AM to prevent early deliveries before the start of construction.
As promised, a 24-hour phone line for the LSC project has been established. Please call 603-646-6566 to report any incidents of concern. You can also email the project managers directly at life-sciences-center@mac.dartmouth.edu
Construction Update, September 26, 2008
Preliminary Site work and mobilization continues for the Class of 1978 Life Sciences Center.
During the next two weeks, work will consist of the following:
Upon the completion of the waterline connection into the main on College Street, the contractor will start the removal of ledge rock for construction of the sanitary sewer connection.
Once the perimeter site utilities are completed during the next week, the contractor plans to install a construction fence with sound attenuation "blankets."
There will be some minor impact of traffic at the Lyme Rd/College Street/Park Street intersection when the contractor completes the installation of the water pipe and
sanitary sewer connections. Signage will be erected and traffic officers will be on hand to assist motorists around the work.
Please remember that a community meeting will be held on Monday, October 6th at 7pm in room B03 in the Rockefeller Center. Refreshments will be served.
Safety and Security officers are currently posted in the Dewey Parking lot between 5 AM and 7 AM to prevent early deliveries before the start of construction.
As promised, a 24-hour phone line for the LSC project has been established. Please call 603-646-6566 to report any incidents of concern.
Construction Update, September 15, 2008
Preliminary site work and mobilization started for the Class of 1978 Life Sciences Center started on September 2, 2008.
To date the contractor completed the removal and recycling of trees on the site and moved their temporary facilities onto the Lot L parking lot until the final job trailer is complete.
During the next two weeks, work will consist of the following:
Once the site utilities are constructed in the next two weeks, we plan to install a construction fence with sound attenuation "blankets."
There will be some minor impact of traffic at the Lyme Rd/College Street/Park Street intersection when the connection is made to the water utility. Signage will be erected and traffic officers will be on hand to assist motorists around the work.
Safety and Security officers are currently posted in the Dewey Parking lot between 5 AM and 7 AM to ensure that no deliveries occur.
Construction Update, August 26, 2008
As you probably know, all of the approvals necessary to begin construction of the Class of 1978 Life Sciences Center have been received.
As a result, we expect work to begin immediately after Labor Day on September 2, 2008.
During the next two weeks, work will consist of the following:
Once the site utilities are constructed in the next two to three weeks, we plan to install a construction fence with sound attenuation "blankets."
This work will not impact traffic in the area and will be contained on site within the project perimeter.
Once construction begins next week, a Safety and Security officer will be posted in the Dewey Parking lot between 5 AM and 7 AM to ensure that no deliveries occur.
At the same time, the DMS/Visitor parking spaces currently at the "L" Lot adjacent College Street will be relocated in the Southwest corner of the Dewey Parking Lot closest to Vail Hall. Signs will be posted to redirect traffic.
As promised, a 24-hour phone line for the LSC project has been established. Please call 603-646-6566 to report any incidents of concern.
You are also encouraged to visit the project website at http://www.dartmouth.edu/~opdc/projects/lsc/index.html for more information.
If you have any questions or concerns, please refer to our permanent contact information above.
