Managers: Please post this update in your respective areas.
Center for Comparative Medicine (B) – BB013 Research MRI
- Project Scope: The Renovate room BB013/013A to house a new Research MRI Machine, including MEP work in surrounding areas.
- Schedule: Work to begin late- January with completion anticipated late June 2026.
- Impacts:
- Construction will occur during normal business hours.
- Be aware of posted signage. Do not enter construction areas.
- Construction work may generate some intermittent noise. Please contact Andrew Lescoe at 959-710-6558 with any issues.
400 Farmington Avenue (R) - Cell & Genome Sciences Building – Chemical Storage Room R1361 Fume Hood & Safety Upgrades
- Project Scope: The project consists of the replacement of the existing chemical fume hood system and general room renovations and upgrades.
- Schedule: Work to begin in December, with completion scheduled for late March 2026.
- Impacts:
- Construction will mostly occur during normal business hours.
- Be aware of posted signage. Do not enter construction areas.
- Construction work may generate some intermittent noise. Please contact David Riggles at 860-461-9386 with any issues.
University Tower Building (T) – IT Disaster Recovery Room TSB102
- Project Scope: The project consists of the upgrade of the fire suppression system to a waterless system more appropriate for a data room environment. This work also includes upgrades the existing HVAC system currently servicing the room.
- Schedule: Work to begin mid-September, with completion scheduled for March 2026.
- Impacts:
- Construction will mostly occur during normal business hours.
- Be aware of posted signage. Do not enter construction areas.
- Construction work may generate some intermittent noise. Please contact David Riggles at 860-461-9386 with any issues.
Transgenic Animal Facility Building (K) – Roof Replacement
- Project Scope: Replace existing ballasted roof with new EPDM roof. Replace walkway from Parking Lot A2 to the Building E entrance.
- Schedule: Roof replacement was completed by end of 2025. Walkway replacement will be completed in Spring and Summer 2026.
- Impacts:
- Construction will mostly occur during normal business hours.
- Certain specific tasks are scheduled on weekends in order to limit impact on building operations.
- The Building E entrance will be closed during certain critical portions of the construction of the new walkway. Information regarding closure timeframes will be provided as soon as it is available.
- Protective scaffolding will be in place during certain phases. Be aware of posted signage.
- Area 1 parking capacity in Lot A2 is not currently impacted, but will be temporarily reduced by approximately 20 spaces in the Spring and Summer to allow for a construction mobilization area for the walkway replacement.
- Construction work may generate some intermittent noise and odors. Please contact Janice Hill at 860-480-6392 with any issues.
CT Tower (H) – Main Level – Interventional Radiology (IR) and Support Areas Renovation
- Project Scope:
- Phase 1 - Create a new IR Room, C-Arm Room, Patient Restroom, Reception/Waiting Room and partial IT Closet.
- Phase 1A – Create a new Reading Room, full IT Closet and two permanent Patient Restrooms.
- Phase 2 – Create a new Changing Room, Patient Restroom, Clinical Staff Space and Stretcher Holding Area.
- Schedule: Work on-going, completion late Spring 2027.
- Impacts:
- Construction will occur during normal business hours. Material deliveries and trash removal will occur off hours.
- Certain specific tasks are scheduled on weekends in order to limit impact in clinical areas.
- 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.
Clinic Building (C) – Basement & CT Tower (H) Basement – Central Sterile & Endoscope Suite
- Project Scope: Renovate existing Central Sterile and the creation of an Endoscope Suite.
- Schedule: Phase 1 (Endoscope Suite) completed. Phase 2 work on-going, completion March 2026.
- Impacts:
- Construction will mostly occur during normal business hours.
- Be aware of posted signage. Do not enter construction areas.
- Construction work may generate some intermittent noise and odors. Please contact Richard Spash at 860-371-7205 with any issues.
Replace Main Liquid Oxygen Tanks - West Loading Dock Receiving/A4 Parking Area
- Project Scope: Provide temporary oxygen tank on trailer until new permanent oxygen tanks are provided. Create new larger tank pad, fenced enclosure and surrounding walkways to accommodate new liquid oxygen tanks.
- Schedule: Work to occur mid-September 2025 through May 2026.
- Impacts:
- Limited emergency, currier, vendor vehicle parking and maneuvering.
- Pedestrians must stay within identified walkways.
- Be aware of all notifications, barricades, detours, actives and stay clear of the oxygen tank trailer.
- Area 1 parking capacity in Lot A4 will be temporarily reduced by approximately 40 spaces to allow for construction and installation of the new oxygen system.
- Please contact Environmental Control Center 860-679-2348 or Janice Hill 860-480-6392 with any issues.
Kevin R. Norton / Director / Campus Planning, Design and Construction
For more information, contact: Teresa Titus at 860-679-6511