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Construction and Renovation Updates
February 8, 2010

The Betty and Norman Levan Hall

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All the snow has not slowed progress on Levan Hall and we are still hoping for a Fall 2010 opening!

The wood framing and decking for the west roof is expected to be complete towards the middle of next week (around February 10). At that point, the roof will be covered by insulation and then a synthetic membrane that is glued down.

Interior work with plumbing, electrical, sprinklers, and HVAC work is still taking place inside the building, with about 25-30 workers indoors.

The Corten panels (steel panels that self-rust to a nice, permanent finish) for the vestibule and “bump out” area of the southwest seminar room on the top floor will now be put up early next week. The sheathing of the west side of the building with “green glass” sheathing and work on the flashing is almost complete.

The final surveying of the exterior area between Levan, Weigle, and the top area of the pond has been delayed due to snow. This, and the subsequent grading, will not take place until the area is dry. We don’t anticipate hitting rock during this grading, however it’s a possibility, in which case rock cutting can be quite noisy and jarring.

The east Peterson balcony needs to remain closed a little longer as the railing needs to be reinforced and a few more repairs are required.

Behind Weigle, the ground is now frozen, so the grading and paving will be delayed until March.

The one-day electrical shut off for FAB and the Library has been moved to a date during spring break. The open trench on the east side of the Levan site remains open while we await the arrival of a piece of equipment.