Construction Progress Update – 10/23/2023

The work on the new addition is progressing nicely, with the cafeteria and gym work moving along on all floors. MEP contractors on the first floor are coordinating with masons to install necessary conduit and pathways, while excavation has commenced for the underground piping and raceways to support future mechanical systems. On the second and third floors, exterior and interior partition walls are being constructed, alongside the installation of HVAC ductwork and plumbing piping. The wood framing for the new roof skylights is nearly finished. The roof blocking installation work is ongoing. In the 1929/1995 buildings, rough-ins for mechanical, electrical, and fire suppression systems are advancing, along with in-wall rough plumbing. Iron workers are placing structural steel roof dunnage in preparation for the delivery of new heating equipment. Additionally, drywall installation has begun in the classrooms, defining the rooms, while meticulous top-of-wall work continues in the corridors. Exterior work on the facade of the 1929 building includes brick repointing and installation of new flashing and precast concrete elements for this historic structure.