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Construction Alerts

Week of July 14, 2025

General
Backfilling of trenched areas will take place near Neilson Library. Excavation activities will continue in the Ainsworth west parking lot and near Seelye Hall. Bore field and horizontal drilling operations are ongoing at the athletic fields. Hammering will occur on Tyler lawn from approximately July 20 to July 27. A sound barrier will be used to mitigate noise in the area.

Phase 2 – Quadrangle
Interior Activities

  • Piping work related to building conversion activities will continue in all Quad buildings.
  • Build-out of the mechanical room for the Quad District Energy Plant will continue in the basement of Emerson House.


Phase 3 – Central District
Exterior Site Work

  • Excavation will continue through the northern half of the Ainsworth west parking lot. The Ainsworth south parking lot is open and accessible via the southwest entrance.
  • Backfilling of trenched areas will continue on the north side of Neilson Library. Sidewalk paving in front of the main entrance of the library is planned for Tuesday, July 15. Backfilling of trenched areas and paving of sidewalks near Hatfield Hall are planned for the week of July 21.
  • Excavation activities will begin near Seelye Hall. Fencing will be erected at Neilson Drive for project laydown space.
  • Bore field and horizontal drilling operations will continue at the athletic fields.
  • Hammering will occur on Tyler lawn from approximately July 20 to July 27. A sound barrier will be used to mitigate noise in the area.
  • Masonry and roof work will take place on the Central District Energy Plant.


Interior Activities

  • Building conversion activities will continue in the basement and on the second floor of the Brown Fine Arts Center. Coring into the wall for future utility connections will occur on the third floor.
  • Interior utility work and concrete placements will occur for the future Central District Energy Plant. 

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