Installation of new exterior trim continues around the perimeter of the building. New gutter installation continues. New north entry porch work continues. The light fixture delivery occurred and installation of light fixtures continues on the second and third floors. Tile installation continues on the third floor toilet rooms; when completed the work will move to the second floor. Floor preparation to begin on the third floor in rooms designated to receive carpet; carpet installation to follow. Third floor interior doors to be installed this week. Wall and window primer paint continues on the first floor. Metal stud framing and drywall installation continues on the ground floor. Mechanical, electrical and plumbing rough ins continue on the ground floor. Elevator installation continues and is expected to be completed this week. Metal stud work to begin in the stepped auditorium. New gas line work expected to begin on the north side of the building and run to the new emergency generator in the southeast corner of the building.

Expected Impact: Noise from deliveries and exterior work.
Marguerite St. Parking Lot: – (Project Manager – John Bloshinski II jbloshinski@esu.edu Tel: 3631)

Concrete sidewalk installation continues this week on the site across from the existing parking lot on Gwendolyn Street to create an additional parking lot for 102 cars.
Expected Impact: Noise, movement of construction vehicles around the site and possible dust.
Should you have any concern or questions related to these projects please contact the respective project manager. Thank you.

Monroe Hall Renovation Project: – (Project Manager – John Bloshinski II jbloshinski@esu.edu Tel: 3631).
Exterior masonry complete. Installation of new exterior trim continues around the perimeter of the building and is expected to be complete this week. New gutter installation continues. Mechanical unit expected to be delivered this week and installed near the building addition; west side. New north entry porch work expected to begin this week. The third floor window sills and trim are expected to be installed. Tile is expected to begin in the third floor toilet rooms. Drywall instillation on the second floor continues; second floor drywall is 90% completed. Wall and window primer paint continues on the second floor. Metal stud framing is complete on the first floor and mechanical, electrical and plumbing rough ins are expected to be completed this week. Metal stud framing continues on the ground floor. Mechanical, electrical and plumbing rough-ins in the auditorium space are to be completed this week at the ceiling. Ceiling framing is expected to begin and be completed this week in the auditorium.
Expected Impact: Noise from deliveries and exterior work.

Marguerite St. Parking Lot: – (Project Manager – John Bloshinski II jbloshinski@esu.edu Tel: 3631)
Concrete sidewalk installation continues this week on the site across from the existing parking lot on Gwendolyn Street to create an additional parking lot for 102 cars.
Expected Impact: Noise, movement of construction vehicles around the site and possible dust.

Should you have any concern or questions related to these projects please contact the respective project manager. Thank you.

Monroe Hall Renovation Project:
(Project Manager – John Bloshinski II jbloshinski@esu.edu Tel: 3631).

Exterior masonry restoration continues. Installation of new exterior trim continues around the perimeter of the building. Ground floor excavation is complete within the building to create stepped auditorium. Mechanical and electrical rough-ins in the auditorium space are to be completed this week at the ceiling. The third floor drywall is to receive final coat of paint this week. Drywall instillation on the second floor continues; second floor drywall is 50% completed . . Metal stud framing continues on the ground and first floors. Electrical, plumbing and HVAC rough ins continue on the first and ground floors. The first floor window installation is complete and the windows installation continues on the ground floor. Building addition brick is almost 60% complete and is expected to be complete this week. Power outage is planned for south side of campus for Friday 2/0 from 5 am to 7 am. Buildings impacted include Koehler Fieldhouse, University Center, Eiler Martin Stadium, Mattioli Recreation Center, Shawnee Residence Hall, Laurel Residence Hall, Linden Residence Hall, Minsi Residence Hall, Monroe Hall, 285 Normal St., Zimbar-Liljenstein Hall, Center for Hospitality Management, Mitterling Field Storage.

Expected Impact: Noise from window installation and deliveries and power outage to listed buildings early am on Friday.

Marguerite St. Parking Lot:
(Project Manager – John Bloshinski II jbloshinski@esu.edu Tel: 3631)

Concrete sidewalk installation continues this week on the site across from the existing parking lot on Gwendolyn Street to create an additional parking lot for 102 cars.

Expected Impact: Noise, movement of construction vehicles around the site and possible dust.
Should you have any concern or questions related to these projects please contact the respective project manager. Thank you

New Student Housing Project: – (Project Manager – Tom Bartek tbartek@esu.edu Tel: 3038)
Work on both buildings is progressing well and the building envelope system, to be completely sealed by mid-November, is 99% complete for Building ‘A’ and 98% complete for Building ‘B’.  The exterior building envelope includes all building material that provides a seal from exterior elements. Installation of curtain-wall (windows) installation for Building ‘A’ and ‘B’ breezeways and exterior site work including concrete work for sidewalks and patios, finish grading and landscaping continues. Installation continues with  Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & Fire Suppression Systems devices, and installation of interior finishes including painting, casework, countertops, flooring material and dropped ceiling system  is advancing well to meet the project completion date. Pressure testing of the underground steam line and the outer metal protection shield around connecting joints is complete and steam introduced into the line for heat to affected buildings. Back fill of the steam line is complete as well as geothermal well piping to the HVAC unit ventilators providing heat in Buildings ‘A’ and ‘B’. General room clean-up has begun on the first floor, north side of the breezeway, including window cleaning and will continue throughout this week. Construction of the new 600 S.F. storage building adjacent to Whitenight Field has begun, and underground utility relocation for the Verizon cell tower between the east side of Building ’B’ and Smith Street, without any impact to pedestrian and vehicular traffic from University Apartments continues.

Expected Impact: Minor traffic flow interruption will occur along Brown Street to Smith Street to Normal Street and entering into Isabelle Street due to truck deliveries of the amended soils and stone to in-fill the Basin 1A, Infiltration System/parking lot. Deliveries are expected throughout this week for this work and pedestrian are cautioned to remain alert. To meet the project deadline, extended construction work hours, 7 AM to 10:30 PM and weekends,  have been granted for the month of November, The asphalt walkway north of Dansbury Common, from Green Street to Isabelle Street will remain closed during this work.

Monroe Hall Renovation Project: – (Project Manager – John Bloshinski II jbloshinski@esu.edu Tel: 3631).
Masonry wash of the existing building continues this coming week.  At the south side of the building; the elevator addition concrete walls are scheduled to be waterproofed and backfilled. Slate roof removal is expected to continue; 4 parking spaces may be lost to accommodate slate roof removal in Parking Lot #5.  Abatement within the building is complete. Select demolition throughout  the building continues including ground floor excavation/demolition within the building to create stepped auditorium. First floor structural support work and third floor reinforcement continues this coming week.

Expected Impact: Noise from backhoes and demolition activity.

Marguerite St. Parking Lot: – (Project Manager – John Bloshinski II jbloshinski@esu.edu Tel: 3631)
Work continues on the site across from the existing parking lot on Gwendolyn Street to create an additional parking lot for 102 cars. Curb work is complete.  Binder coat and sidewalks expected to begin this coming week.

Expected Impact: Noise, movement of construction vehicles around the site and possible dust.

Caution: You are requested to remain outside all construction fenced–in areas (especially around the New Student Housing and Monroe Hall Projects) and be alert to slow moving construction vehicles exiting and entering the sites. Please observe all construction rerouting signs and for you safety, we urge you not to walk behind parked vehicles along the north side of Normal Street and to use the south side walk along Normal Street adjacent to the Koehler Field House.

New Student Housing Project: – (Project Manager – Tom Bartek tbartek@esu.edu Tel: 3038)
Work on both buildings is progressing well and the building envelope system, to be completely sealed by mid-November, is 99% complete for Building ‘A’ and 97% complete for Building ‘B’. The exterior building envelope includes all building materials that provide a seal from exterior elements. Installation of curtain-wall (windows) for Building ‘A’ and ‘B’ breezeways and exterior site work including finish grading and concrete work for sidewalks and patios continues. Installation of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & Fire Suppression Systems and installation of interior finishes including painting, casework, countertops and flooring material is advancing well to meet the project completion date. Pressure testing of the underground steam line and the outer metal protection shield around connecting joints is complete and steam was introduced into the line for heat to affected buildings. Back fill of the steam line is expected to be completed by the end of the week.  Geothermal well piping is complete and circulating water to the HVAC unit ventilators which is currently providing in Building ‘A’. Pressure testing of the interior geothermal piping system is complete in Building ‘B’ and will be connected to the exterior well pipe circuit system for final connection to unit ventilators for heat later in the week. General room clean-up has begun on the first floor, north side of the breezeway and including window cleaning and will continue throughout this week. Additional work will include the construction of a new 600 S.F. storage building adjacent to Whitenight Field, and underground utility relocation for the Verizon cell tower between the east side of Building ’B’ and Smith Street, without any impact to pedestrian and vehicular traffic from University Apartments. Landscaping around Building ‘A’ will resume this week as well.

Expected Impact: Minor traffic flow interruption may occur along Isabelle Street to continue street work improvements for concrete curb adjacent to the existing sidewalks and to create a new two-way vehicle entrance into the new Hawthorn parking lot (currently under construction), and through the Lenape parking lot for construction vehicle access to the infiltration Basin 1A.  In addition, the asphalt walkway north of Dansbury Common, from Green Street to Isabelle Street will remain closed.

Monroe Hall Renovation Project: – (Project Manager – John Bloshinski II jbloshinski@esu.edu  Tel: 3631). Masonry wash of the existing building continues this coming week. At the south side of the building; the elevator addition concrete walls are scheduled to be backfilled. Slate roof removal is expected to begin early this coming week. Abatement within the building is complete; test results this week will determine if the first floor has been cleared for new work to begin. Select demolition throughout the building continues including ground floor excavation/demolition within the building to create stepped auditorium. First floor structural support work and third floor reinforcement continues this coming week.

Expected Impact: Noise from backhoes and demolition activity.

Marguerite St. Parking Lot: – (Project Manager – John Bloshinski II jbloshinski@esu.edu Tel: 3631)
Work continues on the site across from the existing parking lot on Gwendolyn Street to create an additional parking lot for 102 cars. Curb work is expected to continue this coming week. Sidewalk installation is scheduled to begin shortly as well.

Expected Impact: Noise, movement of construction vehicles around the site and possible dust.

Caution: You are requested to remain outside all construction fenced–in areas (especially around the New Student Housing and Monroe Hall Projects) and be alert to slow moving construction vehicles exiting and entering the sites. Please observe all construction rerouting signs and for you safety, we urge you not to walk behind parked vehicles along the north side of Normal Street and to use the south side walk along Normal Street adjacent to the Koehler Field House.

New Student Housing Project: – (Project Manager – Tom Bartek tbartek@esu.edu Tel: 3038)
Work on both buildings is progressing well and the envelope system is 99% complete for Building ‘A’ and 96% complete for Building ‘B’. The exterior building envelope, encompassing all building material, to provide a seal from exterior elements, is anticipated to be fully enclosed by the middle of November. Installation of curtain-wall (windows) installation for Building ‘B’ and exterior site work including finish grading and concrete work for sidewalks and patios continues. Installation of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & Fire Suppression Systems and installation of interior finishes including painting, casework, countertops and flooring material is advancing well to meet the project completion date. Pressure testing of the underground steam line was completed and outer metal protection shield around connecting joints is expected to be completed. Back fill will co-inside with this work and then steam pipe has to be energized. Geothermal well piping is complete and circulating water to the HVAC unit ventilators in Building ‘A’. General room clean-up, starting on the first floor, north side of the breezeway will begin including window cleaning. Additional work will include the construction of a new 600 S.F. storage building adjacent to Whitenight Field, and underground utility relocation for the Verizon cell tower between the east side of Building ’B’ and Smith Street, without any impact to pedestrian and vehicular traffic from University Apartments. Landscaping around Building ‘A’ will start this week as well.
Expected Impact: Minor traffic flow interruption may occur along Isabelle Street to continue street work improvements for concrete curb adjacent to the existing sidewalks and to create a new two-way vehicle entrance into the new Hawthorn parking lot (currently under construction), and through the Lenape parking lot for construction vehicle access to the infiltration Basin 1A. In addition, the asphalt walkway north of Dansbury Common, from Green Street to Isabelle Street will remain closed.

Monroe Hall Renovation Project: – (Project Manager – John Bloshinski II jbloshinski@esu.edu Tel: 3631)
In the Quad; geothermal well system horizontal piping to the building is expected to be backfilled this coming week. At the south side of the building; the elevator addition concrete walls are scheduled to be backfilled this coming week. Slate roof removal is expected to begin on west side of the building. Abatement continues on the first floor and is expected to be complete this coming week followed by select demolition throughout the building. Ground floor excavation/demolition within the building continues to create stepped auditorium. Sub grade utilities within the building are expected to be completed and concrete filled this coming week. First floor structural support work and third floor reinforcement expected to begin this coming week.
Expected Impact: Noise from backhoes installing horizontal piping and demolition activity.

Marguerite St. Parking Lot: – (Project Manager – John Bloshinski II jbloshinski@esu.edu Tel: 3631)
Work continues on the site across from the existing parking lot on Gwendolyn Street to create an additional parking lot for 102 cars. Back filling infiltration/detention system is complete. Stone base work continues and curb work is expected to begin this coming week.
Expected Impact: Noise, movement of construction vehicle around the site and possible dust.

Caution: You are requested to remain outside all construction fenced–in areas (especially around the New Student Housing and Monroe Hall Projects) and be alert to slow moving construction vehicles exiting and entering the sites. Please observe all construction rerouting signs and for you safety, we urge you not to walk behind parked vehicles along the north side of Normal Street and to use the south side walk along Normal Street adjacent to the Koehler Field House.

Should you have any concern or questions related to these projects please contact the respective project manager. Thank you.

New Student Housing Project: – (Project Manager – Tom Bartek tbartek@esu.edu Tel: 3038)
Work on both buildings are continuing to progress well and the envelope system is 99% complete for Building ‘A’ and 96% complete for Building ‘B’. The exterior building envelope, encompassing all building material to provide a seal from exterior elements, is anticipated to be fully enclosed by the end of October; well before winter conditions. Installation of exterior louvers, is on-going for the attic mechanical rooms, curtain-wall (windows) installation for Building ‘B’ and exterior site work including finish grading and concrete work for sidewalks and patios continues. Installation of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Suppression Systems and installation of interior finishes including painting, casework, countertops and flooring material is advancing well to meet the project completion date. Pressure testing of the underground steam line is complete and outer metal protection shield around connecting joints is expected to be completed. Back fill will co-inside with this work allowing steam to flow through the pipe system. Additional work will include the construction of a new 600 S.F. storage building adjacent to Whitenight Field, and underground utility relocation for the Verizon cell tower between the east side of Building ’B’ and Smith Street, without an impact to pedestrian and vehicular traffic from University Apartments.

Expected Impact: Minor traffic flow interruption may occur along Isabelle Street to continue street work improvements for concrete curb adjacent to the existing sidewalks and to create a new two-way vehicle entrance into the new Hawthorn parking lot (currently under construction), and through the Lenape parking lot for construction vehicle access to the infiltration Basin 1A. In addition, the asphalt walkway north of Dansbury Common, from Green Street to Isabelle Street will remain closed.

Monroe Hall Renovation Project: – (Project Manager – John Bloshinski II jbloshinski@esu.edu  Tel: 3631)
In the Quad; geothermal well system work is almost complete; horizontal piping to the building continues. At the south side of the building; the elevator addition footings are scheduled to be poured beginning of this coming week. Slate roof removal is expected to begin on west side of the building. Abatement continues on the first floor and is expected to be complete either late next week or beginning the following week; second, third and ground floors are complete. Ground floor excavation/demolition within the building continues to create stepped auditorium. Building addition i.e. concrete walls at the ground level are to be poured during the beginning of the week.

Expected Impact: Noise from backhoes installing horizontal piping and demolition activity.

Marguerite St. Parking Lot:- (Project Manager – John Bloshinski II jbloshinski@esu.edu Tel: 3631)
Work continues on the site across from the existing parking lot on Gwendolyn Street to create an additional parking lot for 102 cars. Backfilling infiltration/detention system and stone base is to be completed and curb work is expected to begin.

Expected Impact: Noise, movement of construction vehicle around the site and possible dust.

Caution: You are requested to remain outside all construction fenced–in areas (especially around the New Student Housing and Monroe Hall Projects) and be alert to slow moving construction vehicles exiting and entering the sites. Please observe all construction rerouting signs and for you safety, we urge you not to walk behind parked vehicles along the north side of Normal Street and to use the south side walk along Normal Street adjacent to the Koehler Field House.

 New Student Housing Project: – (Project Manager – Tom Bartek tbartek@esu.edu Tel: 3038)
Work on both buildings is progressing well within the recovery schedule and the envelope system is 99% complete for Building ‘A’ and 95% complete for Building ‘B’.  The exterior building envelope, encompassing all building material to provide a seal from exterior elements, is anticipated to be fully enclosed by the end of October; well before winter conditions.  Installation of exterior louvers, is on-going for the attic mechanical rooms and exterior site work including finish grading and concrete work for sidewalks and patios continues.  Installation of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Suppression Systems and installation of interior finishes including painting,  casework, countertops and flooring material is advancing well to meet the project completion date.

Expected Impact: Minor traffic flow interruption may occur along Isabelle Street to continue street work improvements for concrete curb adjacent to the existing sidewalks and to create a new two-way vehicle entrance into the new Hawthorn parking lot (currently under construction, with expected opening in November), and through the Lenape parking lot for construction vehicle access to the infiltration Basin 1A.  In addition, the asphalt walkway north of Dansbury Common, from Green Street to Isabelle Street will remain closed for pressure testing of the underground steam line, removal and replacement is complete.  The steam line is anticipated to be turned over to the university early this week and the remainder of the steel protection covers installed for final backfill later in the week.

Monroe Hall Renovation Project: – (Project Manager – John Bloshinski II jbloshinski@esu.edu  Tel: 3631)
In the Quad; horizontal piping continues to be installed linking geothermal wells and the building. At the south side of the building; the elevator addition footings are scheduled to be poured beginning of this coming week.  Existing wood siding and moldings to continue to be removed. Slate roof removal expected to begin on west side of the building.  Abatement continues on the first floor; second, third and ground floors are complete.  Ground floor excavation/demolition within the building continues to create stepped auditorium.

Expected Impact: Noise from backhoes installing horizontal piping and demolition activity.

Marguerite St. Parking Lot:- (Project Manager – John Bloshinski II jbloshinski@esu.edu  Tel: 3631)
Work continues on the site across from the existing parking lot on Gwendolyn Street to create an additional parking lot for 102 cars. Storm water infiltration/detention system work is complete. Backfilling infiltration/detention system and stone base to be completed and curb work to begin.

Expected Impact: Noise, movement of construction vehicle around the site and possible dust.

Caution: You are requested to remain outside all construction fenced–in areas (especially around the New Student Housing and Monroe Hall Projects) and be alert to slow moving construction vehicles exiting and entering the sites. Please observe all construction rerouting signs and for you safety, we urge you not to walk behind parked vehicles along the north side of Normal Street and to use the south side walk along Normal Street adjacent to the Koehler Field House.

New Student Housing Project: – (Project Manager – Tom Bartek tbartek@esu.edu Tel: 3038)
Work on both buildings is progressing well within the recovery schedule and the envelope system is 99% complete for Building ‘A’ and 95% complete for Building ‘B’.  The exterior building envelope is anticipated to be fully enclosed by the end of October; well before winter conditions. Installation of exterior louvers for the attic mechanical rooms and exterior site work including finish grading and concrete work for sidewalks and patios continues and progressing well. Installation of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Suppression Systems and installation of interior finishes including painting,  casework, countertops and flooring material is advancing well to meet the project completion date.

Expected Impact: Minor traffic flow interruption may occur along Isabelle Street to continue street work improvements for concrete curb adjacent to the existing sidewalks and to create a new two-way vehicle entrance into the new Hawthorn parking lot (currently under construction, with expected opening in November), and through the Lenape parking lot for construction vehicle access to the infiltration Basin 1A. In addition, the asphalt walkway north of Dansbury Common, from Green Street to Isabelle Street will remain closed for underground steam line removal and replacement and was delayed due to rain events and is anticipated to be completed for pressure testing to begin 6 October 2011.

Monroe Hall Renovation Project: – (Project Manager – John Bloshinski II jbloshinski@esu.edu  Tel: 3631)
In the Quad; horizontal piping continues to be installed linking geothermal wells and the building. At the south side of the building; the elevator addition footings will begin to be poured.  Existing wood siding and moldings to continue to be removed. Slate roof removal/replacement may begin. Abatement continues on the first floor; second, third and ground floors are complete.  Ground floor excavation/demolition within the building continues to create stepped auditorium.
Expected Impact: Noise from backhoes installing horizontal piping and demolition activity.

Marguerite St. Parking Lot: – (Project Manager – John Bloshinski II jbloshinski@esu.edu  Tel: 3631)
Work continues on the site across from the existing parking lot on Gwendolyn Street to create an additional parking lot for 102 cars. Storm water infiltration/detention system work is complete. Backfilling infiltration/detention system and stone base to begin followed by curb work.
Expected Impact: Noise, movement of construction vehicle around the site and possible dust

Caution:  You are requested to remain outside all construction fenced–in areas (especially around the New Student Housing and Monroe Hall Projects) and be alert to slow moving construction vehicles exiting and entering the sites. Please observe all construction rerouting signs and for you safety, we urge you not to walk behind parked vehicles along the north side of Normal Street and to use the south side walk along Normal Street adjacent to the Koehler Field House.

New Student Housing Project: – (Project Manager – Tom Bartek tbartek@esu.edu Tel: 3038)
Work on both buildings is progressing well within the recovery schedule and the envelope system is 98% complete for Building ‘A’ and 93% complete for Building ‘B’. The exterior building envelope is anticipated to be fully enclosed by the end of October and well before winter conditions. Installation of exterior louvers for the attic mechanical rooms and exterior site work including finish grading and concrete work for sidewalks and patios has started and progressing well. Installation of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Suppression Systems and installation of interior finishes including casework, countertops and flooring material is advancing well to meet the project completion date.

Expected Impact: Minor traffic flow interruption may occur along Isabelle Street to continue street work improvements for concrete curb adjacent to the existing sidewalks and to create a new two-way vehicle entrance into the new Hawthorn parking lot (currently under construction, with expected opening in November), and through the Lenape parking lot for construction vehicle access to the infiltration Basin 1A. In addition, the asphalt walkway north of Dansbury Common, from Green Street to Isabelle Street will remain closed for underground steam line removal and replacement; anticipated to be completed by 30 September 2011 – pressure testing to begin 3 October 2011.

Monroe Hall Renovation Project: – (Project Manager – John Bloshinski II jbloshinski@esu.edu  Tel: 3631)
In the Quad; horizontal piping continues to be installed linking geothermal wells and the building. At the south side of the building; underpinning the existing footing is complete and the elevator addition footings will begin to be poured. Existing wood siding and moldings to continue to be removed. Slate roof removal/replacement may begin this week. Abatement work continues on the first floor. Abatement continues in the building; second, third and ground floors are complete. Ground floor excavation/demolition within the building to begin to create stepped auditorium.

Expected Impact: Noise from backhoes installing horizontal piping and demolition activity.

Marguerite St. Parking Lot: – (Project Manager – John Bloshinski II jbloshinski@esu.edu  Tel: 3631)
Work continues on the site across from the existing parking lot on Gwendolyn Street to create an additional parking lot for 102 cars. Storm water infiltration/detention system work is complete. Backfilling infiltration/detention system and stone base to begin followed by curb work.

Expected Impact: Noise, movement of construction vehicle around the site and possible dust.

Caution: You are requested to remain outside all construction fenced–in areas (especially around the New Student Housing and Monroe Hall Projects) and be alert to slow moving construction vehicles exiting and entering the sites. Please observe all construction rerouting signs and for you safety, we urge you not to walk behind parked vehicles along the north side of Normal Street and to use the south side walk along Normal Street adjacent to the Koehler Field House.