Construction Update

  • Construction Update - December 26

    Managers: Please post this update in your respective areas.

    CT Tower (H) – H7 Med Surg Observation Renovation

    • Project Scope: Renovate Level 7 of the Connecticut Tower to reopen the exiting inpatient floor as an inpatient observation unit. The construction will involve mostly cosmetic upgrades, including plumbing and IT.
    • Schedule:  Construction on-going and is expected to be completed end of January 2024.
    • Impacts:
      • Construction will mostly occur during normal business hours. 
      • Certain specific tasks are scheduled during evening hours to reduce impacts on clinical operations.
      • Be aware of posted signage. Do not enter construction area.
      • Construction work may generate some intermittent noise and odors.  Please contact Jayshree Pugh at 860-387-3012 with any issues.

    Canzonetti Building (F) and Connecticut Tower (H) – Ground Floor – OB/GYN Nursery

    • Project Scope: Renovate existing staff office, patient waiting room and old nursery to create a new transitional nursery containing six bassinets.
    • Schedule: Construction on-going and is expected to be complete by end of February 2024.
    • Impacts:
      • Construction will occur during normal business hours.  Temporary construction walls will make several corridors less wide. 
      • Certain specific tasks are scheduled on weekends in order to limit impact in clinical areas on the floor below.
      • Be aware of posted signage and room closures.  Do not enter construction areas.
      • Construction work may generate some intermittent noise and odors.  Please contact Janice Hill at 860-480-6392 with any issues.

    Canzonetti Building (F) – Basement Level – Wound Care Renovation/GI Area

    • Project Scope: Renovate selected areas in the Basement Level GI area to establish the new Wound Care Center.
    • Schedule: Construction work is on-going and is expected to be complete February 15, 2024
    • Impacts:
      • Construction will occur during normal business hours. The construction zone will be completely enclosed within construction barrier walls and behind existing walls and sealed doorways.
      • The project is not expected to have significant impact on clinical operations.
      • Be aware of posted signage and room closures.  Do not enter construction areas.
      • Construction work may generate some intermittent noise and odors.  Please contact David Riggles at 860-461-9386 with any issues.

    Academic Research Building (E) – Roof Replacement

    • Project Scope: Replace existing roof with new roof.
    • Schedule:  Construction on-going and is expected to be complete in December.
    • Impacts:
      • Construction will mostly occur during normal business hours and all building entrances will remain open.  
      • Certain specific tasks are scheduled on weekends in order to limit impact on building operations.
      • Cranes will be lifting materials to the roof on several weekends and will be located at East Dock.  Be aware of posted signage and sidewalk protections/modifications.  Do not enter construction areas.
      • Construction work may generate some intermittent noise and odors.  Please contact Janice Hill at 860-480-6392 with any issues.

    CT Tower (H) - H1015-1020 Seclusion Area Renovation

    • Project Scope: Renovate Psychiatry Unit on Level 1 of the Connecticut Tower to create a new seclusion room suite, offices, staff break room and enclose the nurse station.
    • Schedule:  Construction is on-going and is expected to be completed in January.
    • Impacts:
      • Construction will mostly occur during normal business hours. 
      • Certain specific tasks are scheduled during evening hours to reduce impacts on clinical operations.
      • Be aware of posted signage. Do not enter construction area.
      • Construction work may generate some intermittent noise and odors.  Please contact Richard Spash at 860-371-7205 with any issues.

    Administrative Services Building (D) and UConn Musculoskeletal Institute (N) – Roof Replacements

    • Project Scope: Replace existing roof with new roofs at both buildings simultaneously.
    • Schedule:  Construction will begin Monday August 21st and is expected to be complete in December.
    • Impacts:
      • Construction will mostly occur during normal business hours and all building entrances will remain open. 
      • Certain specific tasks are scheduled on weekends in order to limit impact on clinical operations.
      • Brief access into the 3rd Floor ceiling of ASB and 4th Floor ceiling of MSI will be required at certain points and will be scheduled with occupants.
      • Construction vehicles will be active in the MSI loading dock area (off hours) and passing through Parking Lot L6 (all hours).  One parking space in L6 has been temporarily removed to facilitate access for the duration of the project.
      • Be aware of posted signage and sidewalk protections/modifications.  Do not enter construction areas.
      • Construction work may generate some intermittent noise and odors.  Please contact Janice Hill at 860-480-6392 with any issues.

    aCell Genome Sciences Building (R) – Lab R2819, Cryogenic Electron Microscope Installation

    • Project Scope: Renovate lab to install a new microscope.
    • Schedule: Construction completion is anticipated 12/23. Microscope installation will follow construction completion based on vendor availability.
    • Impacts:
      • Installations will occur during normal business hours.
      • HVAC and Electrical work may impact specific lab areas. Shutdowns will be scheduled in advance with lab users.
      • Be aware of posted signage.  Do not enter construction areas.
      • Construction work may generate some intermittent noise and dust.  Please contact Andrew Lescoe at 959-710-6558 with any issues.

    Lab Building (L) – 2nd Floor – Lab and Office Renovations

    • Project Scope: The project consists of renovating the L Building second floor north section from the L Building elevators to the Connecticut Tower/H building to create new laboratory and office spaces.
    • Schedule: Construction on-going, completion April 2024. After hours work will continue until the end of the project from 8 pm to 7 am for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work.
    • Impacts:
      • Construction will mostly occur during normal business hours. 
      • Be aware of posted signage.  Do not enter construction areas.
      • Construction Barriers will close access to the L2 elevator lobby and the Men’s and Women’s bathroom will be closed.
      • Construction work may generate some intermittent noise and odors.  Please contact Richard Spash at 860-371-7205 with any issues.

    Kevin R. Norton / Director / Campus Planning, Design and Construction

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