HCC Expansion Project

Housatonic Community College
Bridgeport, CT
DPW Project BI-CTC-407
OCTOBER 2007
Monthly Report #12

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

During the month of October the following significant construction activities continue or have been achieved:

Continued erection of structural steel;
MEPS Trade contractors continue to install hangers from the ceiling to support their future work;
Spray fire proofing completed on the third floor and continues on the first floor;
Installation of the new ductwork and chilled water piping continues this period;
Installation of new storm water waste lines within Beacon Hall continued this period;
Installation of electrical conduits continued this period;
Installation of new sanitary lines continued this period;
Installation of exterior cold formed metal framing and sheathing continues;
Installation of exterior concrete masonry unit (CMU) back up and face brick continues this period;
Installation of aluminum window and Curtainwall frames begun this period;
Installation of lite gage interior framing begun this period on the second and third floors.

During the month of November the following significant construction activities will commence or will continue:

Completion of the erection of Structural Steel at the Southwest Addition that will house the future chillers;
Continued installation of hanger assemblies to support future mechanical and electrical systems;
Continued installation of the new MEPS systems throughout Beacon Hall;
Completion of exterior and interior masonry work;
Completion of exterior cold formed metal framing.

Newfield has updated the Construction Schedule for Beacon Hall with a data date of October 15, 2007. This schedule indicates that there is about a three week slippage from the original base line schedule. The schedule for the Performing Arts Center has been not been updated from the last data date.

The Construction Administrator continues to meet throughout the month with the Project Team chairing the Owner’s Meetings and participating in the General Contractor’s Subcontractor Coordination Meetings.