Hello Everyone,
Our construction update for the week of 5/3/2024 is below:
An overall site plan can be found on the last page of the update. This will help readers gain a better understanding of where on-site work is being performed.
During the week of April 29th, crews continued to frame and sheath the exterior wall at Area’s B & A, along the north & south elevations. Installation of the roofing system continued. Installation of metal windows continued on the 3rd floor in Area C at both the north and south elevations. Installation of brick continued along the north elevation of Area C. Crews continued framing interior walls on the ground floor in Area C and B along with the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors in Area B. Crews continue to finish the drywall on the 2nd floor in Area C and began hanging drywall on the 3rd floor in Area C this week.
The plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and fire protection subcontractors continued installing piping, conduit, hangers, and ductwork throughout Area’s B and A. The concrete subcontractor continued to prepare the last reaming section of the Area C Slab on Grade for concrete by installing the vapor barrier and rebar. The site contractor continues to install the drainage structures and associated piping throughout the site.
Looking ahead to the week of May 6th, framing, and sheathing of the exterior wall will continue at the north and south elevations of Area B, and Area A. Installation of AVB and metal windows will continue at Area C. The masons will continue to lay brick and masonry block at the exterior of Area C. Roofing installation will continue. On the inside of Area C finishing drywall will continue the 2nd floor, hanging drywall will continue on the 3rd floor, inwall and above ceiling installation of piping, conduit, and ductwork, along with wall framing and door frame installation will continue on the 4th floor. In Area B framing of interior walls along with the installation of inwall and above ceiling piping, conduit, and ductwork continues on all floors. In Area C installation of above ceiling of piping, conduit, and ductwork will continue as layout and framing for interior walls begins. Following the relocation of the construction trailers crews will raise the grade in that area and begin to prepare for the new buildings switchgear.
Trucks, equipment, and deliveries will be a continuous presence at both the north and south gate entrances.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please do not hesitate to contact the team with any questions, concerns, or issues. The project team can be reached at: cmsproject@norwoodma.gov
