Construction Update

  • Construction Update - June 8

    Managers: Please post this update in your respective areas.

    R1307 Building 400 Convert Freezer Room  

    • Project Scope: Selective demolition, HVAC (cooling), electrical work and painting.
    • Schedule: Completion on or around the week of June 29, 2020.
    • 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.

    CGSB R1207/R1241 – Convert to Zebrafish Facility

    • Project Scope: Convert food serving area and microscope lab to a zebrafish research facility.
    • Schedule:  Construction has begun and is expected to be complete in early August.  
    • Impacts:
      • Construction is scheduled during normal business hours and off hours.
      • Be aware of barriers and posted signage.  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.

    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: Construction process has begun and is expected to be complete by mid-November.
    • Impacts:
      • Construction scheduled during normal business hours and off hours.
      • Be aware of barriers and 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.

    L Building – 3rd Floor Renovation

    • Project Scope: Renovate L Building 3rd area between the Academic Elevators and the Connecticut Tower Elevator Lobby
    • Schedule: Construction has begun and is expected to be substantially complete by the end of the year.
    • Impacts:
      • There will be no access through the construction area. Be aware of barriers and 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.

    ARB Laboratory Renovation – E3035 Tissue Culture Room

    • Project Scope: Add tissue culture to existing lab.
    • Schedule: Construction is scheduled to start the week of May 18th and is expected to be complete around the end of June.
    • Impacts:
      • Construction scheduled during normal business hours and off hours.
      • Be aware of barriers and posted signage.  Do not enter construction areas.
      • Construction work may generate some intermittent noise and odors.  Please contact Rich Allen at 860-480-2087 with any issues.

    ARB Laboratory Renovation - E4037 Lab Renovation

    • Project Scope: Renovate existing laboratory for new faculty member.
    • Schedule: Construction is scheduled to start the week of May 5th and is expected to be complete in June.
    • Impacts:
      • Construction scheduled during normal business hours and off hours.
      • Be aware of barriers and posted signage.  Do not enter construction areas.
      • Construction work may generate some intermittent noise and odors.  Please contact Rich Allen at 860-480-2087 with any issues.

    East Road Exterior Retaining Wall Repair

    • Project Scope:  Remove existing caulk and reseal vertical joint with new caulk.
    • Schedule: Tentative start date week of June 1, 2020 and completion date of June 15, 2020.
    • Impacts:
      • Be aware of posted signage and do not enter construction areas.
      • Construction scheduled during normal business hours.
      • 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.

    Security Camera and Blue Phone Upgrades

    • Project Scope:  Replacement of varies non-functioning cameras.
    • Schedule: Completion September 2020.
    • 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 Timothy Cifone at 860-461-9386 to report any issues.

    CG162 CAC Task Training Room Renovation

    • Project Scope: Selective demolition, HVAC and electrical work and installation of new cabinets and counter tops.
    • Schedule: Completion on or around the week of June 29, 2020.
    • 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 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: Start – May 9, 2020 and completion on or around the week of July 20, 2020.
    • 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, starting in Stair – 4, floors 2 and 3.
      • 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.

    MSI Building – Radiology Building Security

    • Project Scope: Installation of security devices, card readers, at points of egress to prevent entry during off-hours.
    • Schedule: Tentative Start – (Continuation of Work) May 30, 2020 and completion on or around the week of July 20, 2020.
    • 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.

    C Building – Caulking Repairs

    • Construction Activities Postponed due to COVID-19.

    Diagnostic Imaging – Card Access

    • Construction Activities Postponed due to COVID-19.    

    H Building: H-1 CT Tower Floor – 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