Construction Update

  • Construction Update - January 25

    Managers: Please post this update in your respective areas.

    Diagnostic Imaging – Card Access

    • Project Scope: Add card readers to selected doors, replace sliding door with a swing door.
    • Schedule: Work will be complete in January.
    • Impacts:
      • New door hardware & device wiring will is in progress.
      • Please contact Rich Allen at 860-480-2087 to report any issues.

    Parking Area - Lot 4 – Add Lighting

    • Project Scope: Install new light pole and luminaire including all necessary electrical work.
    • Schedule: Light Pole Base Install – light pole and fixture tentative installation date January 29, 2021.
    • Impacts:
      • Be aware of posted signage and do not enter construction areas.
      • Construction scheduled during normal business hours, Monday through Friday. 
      • Project Representative to coordinate with staff, if there any changes to the work schedule.
      • Construction work may generate some noise and low odors. Please contact Tim Cifone at 860-461-9386 to report any issues

    Main Building – C Area – Anatomic Pathology Office Expansion – CG084

    • Project Scope: Cosmetic upgrades to existing office space.
    • Schedule: Construction process has begun and is expected to be completed by Early - January.
    • Impacts:
      • Construction scheduled during normal business hours and off hours.
      • Be aware of posted signage. Do not enter construction areas.
      • Construction work may generate some intermittent noise and odors.  Please contact Kevin Norton at 860-480-9851 with any issues.

    Garage 1 and 2 – Sealant Replacement

    • Project Scope: Remove and Replace Joint sealant and Rubber Membrane Expansion Joint
    • Schedule: Project on hold due to weather.

    Munson Road 3rd Floor – P3044B Switch Gear Replacement

    • Project Scope: Replace the existing ATS with a new closed transition switch. Retrofit existing double doors with new lever style accessible hardware. Install new double hollow metal door and frame. Several Electrical Shutdowns are required.
    • Schedule:  Project completion by the end of January 2021,excluding one Eversource coordination item.
    • Impacts:
      • Be aware of posted signage and do not enter construction areas.
      • Construction is scheduled during normal business hours and off hours.
      • Construction work may generate some intermittent noise and odors. 
      • Project Representative to coordinate with staff, if there any changes to the work schedule.  Please contact Timothy Cifone at 860-461-9386 to report any issues.

    Main Building – C Area - Dermatology Renovations – Psoriasis Clinic

    • Project Scope: Convert former emergency department located in the C/Main Building, Main Level to the new UConn Dermatology Psoriasis Clinic.
    • Schedule: Millwork, Wall, Ceiling and floor finishes are being installed. Construction is expected to be complete by end of -January.
    • Impacts:
      • Construction scheduled during normal business hours and off hours.
      • Be aware of posted signage.  Do not enter construction areas.
      • Construction containers and dumpsters will be placed in M2 Parking Lot.
      • Construction work may generate some intermittent noise and odors.  Please contact Kevin Norton at 860-480-9851 with any issues.

    Main Building – L Area – 3rd Floor Renovation

    • Project Scope: Renovate L Building 3rd area between the Academic Elevators and the Connecticut Tower Elevator Lobby
    • Schedule: Wall and Ceiling systems are being installed. Construction is expected to be substantially complete in April 2021.
    • Impacts:
      • There will be no access through the construction area. Be aware of posted signage.  Do not enter construction areas.
      • Construction has been scheduled during normal business hours and off hours depending on activities.
      • Construction workers will be accessing dumpsters at the West Dock.
      • Construction work may generate some intermittent noise and odors.  Please contact Rich Allen at 860-480-2087 with any issues.

    Security Camera and Blue Phone Upgrades

    • Project Scope:  Repair of Blue Phones and ongoing camera repair as needed.
    • Schedule: Miscellaneous blue phone and camera repair ongoing.
    • Impacts:
      • Be aware of posted signage, cones and do not enter construction areas.
      • Construction scheduled during normal business hours, Monday through Friday. 
      • Project Representative to coordinate with staff, if there any changes to the work schedule.
      • Construction work may generate some noise and low odors.  Please contact Timothy Cifone at 860-461-9386 to report any issues.

    S Building – Outpatient Building Security

    • Project Scope: Installation of security devices, card readers, at points of egress to prevent entry during off-hours.
    • Schedule: Construction start up January 2021.
    • Impacts:
      • Be aware of posted signage and do not enter construction areas.
      • Construction scheduled during non-working hours. Majority of the scope will occur on Saturdays. 
      • Work will take place during non-patient hours, weekends, non-impact to patients and/or staff. Crews will connect wiring to security panels and install remaining security devices.
      • Project Representative to coordinate with staff, if there any changes to the work schedule.
      • Construction work may generate some noise and low odors.  Please contact Timothy Cifone at 860-461-9386 to report any issues.

    N Building - MSI Radiology Building Security

    • Project Scope: Installation of security devices, card readers, at points of egress to prevent entry during off-hours.
    • Schedule: Construction start up January 2021.
    • Impacts:
      • Be aware of posted signage and do not enter construction areas.
      • Construction scheduled during non-working hours. Majority of the scope will occur on Saturdays. 
      • Work will take place during non-patient hours, weekends, non-impact to patients and/or staff. Crews will prep and install security devices in stairways.
      • Project Representative to coordinate with staff, if there any changes to the work schedule.
      • Construction work may generate some noise and low odors.  Please contact Timothy Cifone at 860-461-9386 to report any issues.

    Main Building – C Area – Caulking Repairs

    • Construction Activities Postponed due to COVID-19.

    CT Tower - H1 Flooring Improvements

    • Construction Activities Postponed due to COVID-19.    

    Thomas P. Trutter / Vice President / Campus Planning, Design, and Construction

    For more information, contact: Teresa Titus at 860-679-6511