Housatonic Community College
Bridgeport, CT
DPW Project BI-CTC-407
NOVEMBER 2007
Monthly Report #13
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
During the month of November 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 first floor and this Subcontractor is substantially completed with his contract work;
- 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 substantially completed this periods;
- Installation of exterior concrete masonry unit (CMU) back up and face brick continues this period;
- Installation of aluminum window and Curtainwall frames continued this period;
- Installation of lite gage interior framing substantially completed this period on the second and third floors.
- Installation of all roof top mechanical units achieved this period.
During the month of December the following significant construction activities will commence or 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.
- Commencement of the Exterior Metal Panel System;
- Installation of new boilers, hot water tank and chillers scheduled for this period.
Newfield has updated the Construction Schedule for Beacon Hall with a data date of November 28, 2007. This schedule continues to indicate that there is about a three week slippage from the original base line commitment of achieving substantial completion by July 5, 2008. The schedule now indicates that this date is forecasted to be July 28, 2008. Although the schedule for the Performing Arts Center has been not been updated from the last data date, the added work is forecasted to be started and completed as previously agreed to by all parties.
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.