NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY

Greensboro, North Carolina

Office of the University Engineer

Monthly Progress Report

October 2009

Aggie Pavilion Code 40437 – Item 305 Designer – Jimmy Norwood, AIA Project Manager - Harry Giberson	$900,000	Designer Sel................................... 08/04/05 Design Appr................................... 08/10/05 Schematic Design/Design Dev......... 04/06 Working Drawings........................ 10/20/07 DOI Submission................................. 09/07 DOI Approval (estimated)................ 04/08 Bid Date............................................... 05/08 Constr. Award..................................... 06/08 Constr. Start........................................ 07/08 Constr. Comp..................................... 04/09 Closeout............................................... 10/09	Project Scope: This proposed building is to be multifunctional, with a pleasing entry into a foyer with room for displays two offices and a large (6,000+ square foot) Multi-Purpose room. The MPR will have full audio visual capabilities, concrete floor, 12’ x 12’ rollup door to allow for bringing in large farm equipment and animals. It will have a seating capacity of 400+ people. There will be storage for tables and chairs · A & T paid frontage fee to county. City refused to accept capacity use fee for water sewer connection. · Approval of CD from A&T was given to Designer 06/30/07. Designer submitted project to DOI 09/24/07. 10/18/07 DOI comments on CD received 10/26/07. Designer will meet with A&T by 02/9/08 to address DOI comments. · We met with the designer 2-21-08 to review progress on developing design for water/sewer connections with the city/county mains in the street. He is to report back by 2-25-08 for approval to proceed and be ready with all paperwork for the city/county for approval by 04-15-08. · We now have to go through the City of Greensboro Total Review Commission (TRC) because we will be attaching to the city’s water main in the street. While TRC review is being done by the City we will respond to all DOI questions. We are delaying this until we are sure we can get bids and into construction within 6 months of DOI final approval. · Designer reported City would like to know if A&T Administration will apply for annexation as declared previously. · Decision made – no annexation. · Meeting held with the City to discuss TRC on 04/30/08. · Initial soils testing work performed at the A & T University Park by a Soils Scientists in January 2009. Report is being evaluated before making a commitment to continue with requesting a Septic System permit from the County and having system design completed to obtain the permit · Placed on-hold awaiting determination of funds availability for further septic system design.
Barnes Hall Laboratory – Comprehensive Renovation Code 40087 – Item 313 Designer – Sud Associates, PA Durham, NC Project Manager – Harry Giberson	$6,635,810	Designer Sel..................................... 1/19/03 Design Appr................................... 02/04/04 Schematic Design.............................. .04/04 Design Dev.......................................... 03/05 Constr.Drawings................................ .12/06 DOI Submittal Review Mtg........ 07/19/07 DOI Appr. Rec’d.......................... 10/22/07 Bid Date......................................... 12/04/07 Constr. Award................................. 1/29/08 Constr. Start................................. .4/4/2008 Constr. Comp.................................. 7/20/09 Equipment relocate/installed 10/30/09 Security, Tel & computer install 11/30/09 Relocate Personnell complete 01/08/10 Closeout............................................... 06/10	Project Scope: Barnes Hall, the University’s principal biology teaching facility, will be extensively renovated to upgrade laboratory facilities, address current and anticipated enrollment capacity needs, and meet fire safety codes and Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. Advertise Date was 10/21/07 · Bid opening was 12/04/07. All alternates except GC-D, GC-9, and MC-1 were accepted. Apparent low bidder was Bar Construction Co. with a bid of $5,192,800. · Notice to Proceed was issued 3/31/08; Actual work began on 4/4/08. · Final utility equipment installed. All AHUs received w/o 6/29/09 but 3 of the flush in wall units for the Lobby would not fit correctly. These units are being replaced; delivery date as of 10-/28/09 is received by 11/06/09. The openings will be covered for inspection purposes and the units will be installed when they are received. The remaining AHUs were installed by 8/15/09 and ready for final inspection by SCO scheduled 11/09/09. · GC has completed project cleanup on the all floors. · Relocation and installation of equipment from Hines Hall will start 11/12/09 and be completed along with new equipment installation by 12/20/09. The installation of Security, Telephone and Computer equipment and systems will be completed by 12/20/09. These systems will be debugged and fully operational by 1/6/10. · Faculty and Staff returning to Barnes Hall from Hines Hall will be relocated (including furniture in storage) starting 11/12/09. The relocation will be completed by 1/8/10. · Barnes Hall will be functional for Students at the start of the Spring Semester in January 2010.
Benbow Hall Sensory Lab Renovation Designer – JAE Architects Greensboro, NC Project Manager – Kofi Yiadom	$200,000	Designer Sel........................................... TBA Design Appr........................................... TBA Schematic Design....................... . 05/08/08 Design Dev.................................... 05/08/08 Working Drawings...................... . 05/19/08 Bid Date......................................... 06/06/08 Constr. Award............................... 07/18/08 Constr. Start.................................. . 10/1/08 Constr. Comp............................. . 12/28/08 Closeout................................................. TBA	Project Scope: This project addresses the renovation of existing lab to new sensory evaluation lab. The lab will include kitchen equipment, large freezers, and coolers, ice machine. Two stoves and a fryer, a ventilation hood, dishwasher, microwave ovens and computerized data entry booths. · We met with Dr. Wray and the Designer for preliminary stages of the project. · Designer asked to provide preliminary drawings within a week. · Designer to submit DD to Owner at 9:00 am 05/08/08. · DD drawings submitted to owners and approved. CD drawings are underway. · 7.29.2008: · Bids were received. · Lowest bidder has been chosen. Package has been forwarded to Dr. McKinnie for funding thru the department. · Demolition complete; framing has started. · Project is about 35% complete. · Project is about 60% complete. HVAC rough-in complete; electrical rough-in complete; drywalls installed; plumbing rough-in complete. Project is on schedule. · Project is substantially complete. There is only one item to be done. Dr. McKinnie is requesting additional money from the Federal government to fund the remaining work.
Cherry Hall Renovations Code 40087 – Item 319 Designer – Sud Associates, PA Durham, NC Project Manager – Stephen Sutton	$8,036,381	Designer Sel................................... 11/19/03 Schematic Design......................... 01/13/06 Design Dev.................................... 06/08/04 Construction Drawings................ 05/07/08 Bid Date......................................... 06/26/08 Constr. Start.................................. 06/26/08 Constr. Comp....................................... TBD	Project Scope: This project will improve emergency laboratories and testing facilities. The existing facility is in poor condition. The project will include window replacement, installation of central air conditioning, system, upgrading the heating system and elevator addition for ADA accessibility, and an elevator. Phase 1 – Chiller Replacement · Chiller replacement at McNair Hall is 100% complete. Phase 2 – Early Site Planning Infrastructure Relocation · Project is complete. Phase 3 – Cherry Hall Renovation · Pre-bid held on 05/21/08. Bids opened on 06/26/08 at 3 pm. Preconstruction conference held on 06/26/08. NTP date is 06/26/08. · Overall project is 92% complete. The existing structure is approximately 95% complete. · Above ceiling inspection are complete on floors 3 and 2. Above ceiling inspection for 1^st floor scheduled for next week. · Site work is roughly 85% complete. Paving walks and fine grading remain. · Project completion anticipated early December.
Corbett Intramural Center – Addition Code 40087- Item 315 Designer – Corley Redfoot Zack, Inc. Chapel Hill, NC Project Manager – Shaban Kaji	$6,700,000	Designer Sel................................... 02/17/05 System Study Comp................... 11/30/05 Design Dev Sub............................ 05/03/06 Construction Drawings................ 01/26/07 Advertisement.............................. 03/09/07 Bid Date......................................... 03/31/07 Construction Start........................ 06/04/07 Construction Completed............ 07/30/08 Electrical / Audio Visual start... 12/08/08 Elec., A/ V complete.................... 02/15/09	Project Scope: This project will provide facilities for student aerobics, weight training, and wellness programs. Fitness and wellness facilities, essential for enrollment growth and student activities, currently are not available on campus. · The project was substantial completed and the benefit of occupancy was issued by the State Construction office on July 30^th 2008. · The facility has been in operation ever since September 2008. · The construction phase was closed and the closing document received on March 15, 2009. · The electrical work started in early December and completed in mid February 2009. A/V work was completed by April 09. We are in the process of obtaining the approval of Final Report from State Construction Office.
Corbett Sports Center HVAC Upgrade Air Side - Phase II Code 40037 – Item 320 Designer – Sud Associates, PA Durham, NC Project Manager – Kofi Yiadom	$477,400	Designer Sel......................................... 06/05 Design Dev.......................................... 08/05 Construction Drawings...................... 11/05 System Study Comp......................... 12/05 Bid Date................................................. TBD Constr. Start.......................................... TBD Constr. Comp....................................... TBD	Project Scope: Phase II involves the renovation of the air system that provides cooling to the basement and provides fresh air to the entire building.  · Phase II is at design stage. · Designer waiting for asbuilt documents to close the job. · Project is on hold.
DeHuguley Addition Designer – A.B. Engineers Durham, NC Project Manager – Kofi Yiadom	$250,000	Designer Sel......................................... 03/06 Design Appr......................................... 04/06 Schematic Des.................................... 05/06 Design Dev.......................................... 07/06 Working Draw Sub............................. 09/07 Bid Date......................................... 05/08/08 Constr. Start.................................. 09/02/08 Constr. Comp....................................... TBD	Project Scope: This project will include an addition to the existing DeHuguley Building to make space for growth and address code requirements. · CD submitted to DOI for review. · DOI has reviewed drawings and submitted comments. · Designer has responded to DOI comments and is waiting for approval. · Designer has been asked to bid project, expected to set up the bid date soon. · Phase II design on hold. · Phase I complete. · Designer has resumed work on the project, to make revisions. · Bid scheduled for June 2008. · Fire alarm and office addition for DeHuguley has been advertised for bids. · Bid date is set for 04/24/08 at DeHuguley Conference Room at 3:00 PM. Pre bid conference on the 4/15/08 at 10:00 AM. · Bid date was advertised on 03/26/08 in both Greensboro News and Record and Peacemaker. · Bid opening date has been postponed to 05/07/08 at 2 and 3 pm. · Bid came up to about $15,000 over budget. Designer is negotiating to bring budget down. · Bids received, low bidder selected. Funding process is on the way before sending a letter to proceed to contractor. · Mobilization complete. Geotech Soil boring complete. Footing is 80% complete. · Project is 20% complete. · Steel frame is complete. · Project is 35% complete. Site work complete. Foyer demolition is 50% complete. Exterior wall rough-in is 35% complete. · Project is substantially complete. · Waiting on the following: · 1. Punch list items to be completed · 2. As built drawings to be submitted · 3. O.M. Manuals to be submitted · Few furniture pieces to be submitted · Window shades to be installed
Vanstory Hall Sprinkler System Installation Code 40737-320 Designer – The Harrington Group Charlotte, NC Project Manager – Astrid Cuas	$94,100	Designer Selection.......................... 6/30/08 Design Approval............................... 7/7/08 Schematic Design......................... 11/24/08 Design Development................... 11/24/08 Working Drawings........................ 11/24/08 Bid Date......................................... 3/4/2009 Construction Award............................ TBD Construction Start.......................... 5/11/09 Construction Complete................. 7/31/09	Project Scope: The project involves the replacement of the existing fire alarm system and the installation of a new automatic sprinkler system throughout the building. · Schematic Design/Design Development/Working drawings were approved with comments 12/15/09. · Designer addressed review comments and submitted documents to DOI. DOI approval received 1/23/09. · Designer advertised in Newspaper January 28th 2009 - February 1, 2009 · Pre-bid held 2/18/2009 · Bid opening for construction was held 3/4/2009; awaiting designer recommendations. · Successful bidder was Barnes & Powell Electric Company Inc. with $ 235,620.00. · Contracts executed by the University. · Pre-Construction set for April 28^th, 2009 at 1:30 pm · Mobilization and Demolition of existing fire alarm will begin 5/11/09 · Alternate 1: Core drilling into Marrow Hall Mechanical room for the new 6” DI sprinkler is scheduled for June 30^th, 2009 · HGI conducted 100% pressure test of the sprinkler system and 100% test of the fire alarm system on July 17^th, 2009 · Final inspection was held July 31^st, 2009 at which time project was accepted. · Closeout procedures are in progress.
New General Academic Classroom Facility Code 40637-301 Designer – The Freelon Group Research Triangle Park, NC Project Manager – Shaban Kaji	$6,300,000	Designer Sel................................... 11/15/06 Design Dev.................................... 08/21/07 Construction Drawings................ 07/10/08 Bid Opening Date......................... 11/14/08 Constr. Start.................................. 11/14/08 Constr. Comp............................... 01/28/09	Project Scope: The New General Academic Classroom Facility will provide a modern educational facility that will meet the growing demand of higher education at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. The building (72,000 sq. ft.) will support the expanded programs in the School of Business & Economics and the College of Arts & Sciences, Education, Engineering, Nursing, Technology, and University Studies. It will consist of medium/large lecture rooms, tiered classrooms, teaching laboratories and offices for full/part time faculties · OC-25 was approved on 9/7/06 by NC Department of Administration, advertised in August 2006, A/E firms interviewed on 9/20/06. The Freelon Group was selected as A/E firm in December 2006. · The first program committee meeting was held on 10/30/06and the programming was completed on 03/09/07. · The project was advertised on 3/8/09, pre-bid meeting was held on 3/19/09. Bids opened on April 9, 2009, awarded to D. H. Griffin Construction on May 6 with the Notice to Proceed on June 11^th 2009. · The construction work is progressing as scheduled. All footing and waterproofing of foundation completed; utility work is 80% done; installation of CMU for the Utility Room is completed; slab on grade on certain classroom is finished and steel erection work is on-going. · Plumbing rough-in is 80% and electrical rough-in is 30% done; · The whole project team (architects/engineers/owner and the general contractor) are working collaboratively as a team to ensure the success of this project · An Audio Visual meeting is scheduled for 10/2/09 to update The Executive Board Members. · The project is scheduled to obtain Benefit of Occupancy in March 2011.
Gibbs Hall Renovation Designer –Sud Associates, PA Durham, NC Project Manager –David Fisher	$4,263,773	Design Sel...................................... 04/20/01 Schematic Design............................... 09/01 Design Dev.................................... 03/15/02 Constr. Drawings................................ 08/02 Constr. Draw. Appr............................ 04/03 Resubmit CD...................................... 01/06 Bid Date......................................... 07/11/06 Constr. Start.................................. 10/18/06 Constr. Comp............................... 07/30/07 Closeout......................................... 06/30/08	Project Scope: Comprehensive renovation to extend building useful life for another 25 years. Replace HVAC and electrical systems; upgrade plumbing and architectural portions of Gibbs to meet current ADA and life safety requirements. · Renovation began on 10/18/06. · Gibbs passed final inspection 07/30/07. · Installation of remaining window trim completed during November. · Building signs were installed during November. · Window and door blinds were installed during January. · Punch list completed 03/03/08. · All closeout documents received form Designer on 6/11//08. Waiting on acceptance letter from SCO before final payment to Designer. · Final closeout documents have been received, closeout forms submitted to GA 9/25/08.
Graham Hall Renovation Code 40087 Item 314 Designer - Stantec Consulting Services Winston-Salem NC Project Manager – Stephen Sutton	$5,782,200	Designer Adv................................. 09/26/02 Short List Designer ...................... 10/31/02 Designer Selection........................ 12/04/02 Schematic Design......................... 09/17/03 Design Dev Resub........................ 09/08/04 CD approved for bid.................. 07/07/05 Bid Date......................................... 03/31/06 Constr. Award............................... 07/11/06 Constr. Comp..................................... 12/06 Closeout............................................... 06/07	Project Scope: Renovate Graham Hall. Replace HVAC system, electrical, and plumbing as needed along with telecommunications. · Project is complete and closed.
Harrison Auditorium Renovations Code 40087 – Item 303 Designer – The Freelon Group Research Triangle Park, NC Project Manager – Chuck Dixon	$4,377,700	Designer Sel................................... 11/06/01 Design Appr................................... 05/23/02 Schematic Design......................... 09/26/02 Design Dev.................................... 03/13/03 Working Drawings........................ 12/22/04 Bid Date........................................... 8/26/04 Constr. Award................................... 1/3/05 Constr. Comp............................... 09/20/06 Closeout......................................... 05/15/08	Project Scope: This project will provide a comprehensive renovation to Harrison Auditorium. It will address plumbing, mechanical, electrical and ADA issues. The interior will be remodeled. · Final inspection was 09/20/06. · The final testing of the A/V system by the designer was completed on 5/23/07. · The contractor has completed the A/V system punch list and is preparing the as-built drawings for the designer’s review. · A proposal was received from Thorburn Associates to perform the design work for the speaker upgrade. This will be presented to Dr. Welborne on 08/29/07. · The designer (The Freelon Group) has finished the as-built drawings and will submit the closeout package in September. · The closeout documentation was returned to the designer for corrections on 01/02/08. The corrected closeout documentation has been received. · A bid opening for the speaker upgrade was held on 5/12/08. The apparent low bidder was Davidson Audiovisual with a bid of $107,149. This bid was declared unresponsive by the designer and the next low bidder, One Source Building Technologies was selected. Their bid was $130,930. · The As-built drawings were received on 5/13/08. · This project has been submitted for closeout.
Memorial Student Union Phase III Code 40137 - Item 301 Designer - Adams Group Architects Charlotte, NC Project Manager – Stephen Sutton	$7,000,000	Constr. Comp Phase I................. 01/05/01 Schematic Design......................... 11/09/01 Design Dev.................................... 11/09/01 Working Drawings........................ 10/01/03 Bid Date................................................. TBD	Project Scope: Upgrade mechanical, electrical, life safety, and architectural systems in original Union facility. · Construction Document resubmittal approved.  Project has been suspended until further notice.
Pedestrian Safety and Vehicle Access Drive Code 40637 – Item 320 Designer – Timmons Group Greensboro, NC Project Manager – Kofi Yiadom	$200,000	Designer Sel................................... 02/15/07 Design Appr................................... 02/19/07 Schematic Design........................ .02/22/07 Design Dev.................................... 02/28/07 Working Drawings....................... .06/22/07 Bid Date......................................... 08/14/07 Constr. Award............................... 08/15/07 Constr. Start................................. .09/11/07 Constr. Comp.................................... .12/07 Closeout................................................. TBA	Project Scope: This project will involve the improvement for pedestrian safety and vehicle access to Laurel Street. The project also includes roadway reconfiguration, pedestrian walk path, safety/security, security call stations, landscaping, and lighting. Design services include design and construction administration services. · Curb and gutter 98% complete. · Installation of the stone base in the parking and roadway (12/12-12/13). · Ground water fixed. · CoMor has completed concrete walk. · Project is complete except for two punch list items. We are still holding onto retainage money until closing. · Contractor is expected to submit as-built drawings and closeout documents. · Close-out an as built drawing to be submitted by contractor. · Project is complete. Designer to submit as-built drawings.
School of Education Code 40337 – Item 303 Designer – The Freelon Group Raleigh, NC Project Manager – Harry Giberson	$18,877,367	Designer Sel.................................. .02/18/04 Design Appr......................................... 07/04 Schematic Design............................... 12/04 Design Dev Appr.......................... 07/28/05 Working Drawings Sub...................... 09/05 Bid Date......................................... 05/25/06 Constr. Award.............................. .08/21/06 Constr. Comp..................................... 07/08 AV Installation................................... 08/09 Closeout............................................... 10/09	Project Scope: Project will provide a new facility for the School of Education.  The facility will house classrooms, faculty offices, other student, and faculty areas. Construction completion was 07/14/08. Final inspection by SCO was held on 07/17/08. Furniture installation started 07/18/08 and was completed by 08/18/08; the last (10%) was received and installed 10/08/08. Faculty and staff relocated from Hodgin Hall and other locations between 08/04/08 and 08/13/08. Telephones in NEB made live 08/04/08 pm. Keying of all doors completed 07/30/08. Facility fully functional for classes 8/1/08. The AV package was approved by SCO 09/12/08. Micro Tech, successor to SIGCOM (successful AV Bidder was not able to satisfy need for a licensed person and more favorable economic climate for bidding, Freelon recommended rebidding the AV Portion of the project. Advertise for bids in newspapers on 11/23/08 and GA website 11/26/08. Pre bid was 12/02/08 with bids were received 12/18/08@3 PM After rebidding the contract and opening bids on 12-18-09 Freelon recommended contract award 01/16/09. Contract award was delivered to SCO 01/30/09. SCO issued contract approval 05-09. Notice to Proceed adjusted to 05/13/09. Installation was complete and fully functional by 08/14/09. Final AV System inspection and completiondue by 12/30/09 with total project close out by 1/31/10. Final Warranty items on construction portion taken care of and were finished by the end of the warranty period 07/16/09 or allowed to be carried forward until they are finished to the Owner’s satisfaction. The majority of these items were completed by 7/8/09. Closeout will be completed by 1/31/09.
Sebastian Hall Renovation Code 40437-303 Designer – BJAC Project Manager – Kofi Yiadom	$800,000	Designer Sel....................................... . 05/06 Design Appr......................................... 06/06 Schematic Design............................... 09/06 Design Dev Appr................................ 12/06 Working Drawings Sub...................... 01/07 Bid Date......................................... 05/15/07 Constr. Award............................. . 07/26/07 Constr. Comp............................... 03/20/08 Closeout......................................... 05/30/08	Project Scope: An addition to the existing Sebastian Health Center that will serve as the medical records storage area. · Pre construction meeting. · Construction Meeting. · Electrical roughin complete. · Roof Complete. · Concrete flat work complete. · Fire Alarm roughin complete. · Interior walls complete window and door frames complete. · Project is 80% complete. · Ceiling installation is complete. · Floor carpet installation is 95% complete. · IT piece is 85% complete. · Roof is 85% complete. · Furniture is in storage with vendor Design Central. painting is left with one more cost. · Medical records filing system is installed. · Site work is about 60% complete. · Contractor seems to be back on schedule. · Contract completion is pushed up to 03/20/08. · Walk through punch list is done. Job is not complete as scheduled on 03/27/08. Letter has been sent to General Contractor for liquidated damages. · Final punch list items (2) are left. Contractor is scheduled to call for final inspection followed by as built drawings and closeout. · Work is complete with the exception to one punch list item and as - built documents. · Status of project unchanged. Contractor is expected to submit as-built drawings and closeout documents. · Project complete and closed out.
Webb Hall HVAC Phase I Code 40037 – Item 320 Designer – Standford White and Associates Raleigh, NC Project Manager – Kofi Yiadom	$1,500,000	Designer Sel....................................... . 08/05 Design Dev.......................................... 10/05 Construction Drawings...................... 12/05 Bid Date............................................... 06/06 Constr Start......................................... 09/06 Constr. Comp..................................... 05/07	Project Scope: This project involves the renovation of the animal science area and infrastructure of the building. Upon completion, a new chiller and hot water system shall be installed. The animal science area will receive new air handling units that will provide proper air exchange, and new air systems (ductwork, VAV boxes, etc.) to provide and control sufficient amounts of air. · Closing documents are in process with the contractor. Stanford White will finish up as built drawings. Some warranty items that were at fault have been fixed, such as water pump and hot water lines. · Contractor to submit documentations including as built drawings for close out. · Status of project unchanged. Contractor is expected to submit as-built drawings and closeout documents. · Project completed and closed out.
Webb Hall HVAC Phase II Code 40037 – Item 320 Designer – Standford White and Associates Raleigh, NC Project Manager – Kofi Yiadom	$1,500,000	Designer Sel....................................... . 08/05 Design Dev.......................................... 10/05 Construction Drawings...................... 12/05 Bid Date................................................. TBA Constr Start........................................... TBA Constr. Comp....................................... TBA	Project Scope: This project involves the renovation of the animal science area and infrastructure of the building. Upon completion, a new chiller and hot water system shall be installed. The animal science area will receive new air handling units that will provide proper air exchange, and new air systems (ductwork, VAV boxes, etc.) to provide and control sufficient amounts of air. · Budget allocation has been approved. Designer is in the process of preparing documents to send out for bid. Small loose items to work out with the animal lab on time frame to locate animals and for how long. · Drawings to be sent back to DOI for review; six months has passed first approval. · Designer waiting for response from Steve Hurley for the extend of his animal relocation information. · 7-29-08. Designer on hold Bill Barlow to speak to the Dean about the scope of the project and funds approval. · Steve Hurley to evaluate the extent of his animal lab that may need to move before final decision can be made. · Steve Hurley, animal lab tech, is still assessing the impact of his lab operation with the renovation. · Project condition unchanged-on hold.
Zoe Barbee Residence Hall Comprehensive Renovation Code 40087 - Item 310 Designer – TFF Greensboro, NC Project Manager – Chuck Dixon	$6,033,905	Designer Sel..................................... 2/18/04 Schematic Design......................... 09/01/04 Design Dev.................................... 01/30/06 Construction Drawings................ 10/15/06 Bid Date......................................... 11/15/06 2nd Bid Date…………......………..1/10/07 Constr. Start.................................... 4/11/07 Constr. Comp.................................. 7/30/08 Closeout…………………………...12/15/08	· All new windows have been installed and caulked, some tile repairs around bathroom windows remain to be done. · The electricity to the building is off while the new transformer is being installed. DOI inspection of the new transformer is scheduled for 01/09/08. · Removal of existing handrails is in progress. · New handrail installation has begun on the sixth floor. · Balcony guardrail installation is complete. Installation of stairwell handrails is incomplete. · Floor tile installations are in progress. · Fire alarm work is completed, with the exception of final testing. · Final above ceiling electrical inspection is completed for floors 5 & 6 with the exception of exhaust fans. Floors 1 – 4 are in progress. · The courtyard floor has been repoured and the ramps at either end completed. · The final painting will be done by painters under the direction of the University paint shop. · The SCO final inspection was held on 6/4/08. The fire alarm system did not pass and it will be necessary to have another SCO inspection. · The issues with the emergency lighting and fire alarm system have been resolved. Final inspection by SCO performed on 07/30/08. The building was accepted and we have beneficial occupancy. · Prior to closing out the project, the emergency lights will have to be replaced and re-inspected by SCO. This is scheduled to be done by10/24/08. · The emergency lights were replaced, tested and accepted on 10/24/08. · This project is in the closeout phase and will be closed by the first quarter of 2009.