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UofR Clinical and Translational
Science Building (CTSB)

The University of Rochester Medical Center is pleased to announce that ground has been broken for the new Clinical and Translational Science Building (CTSB). Because of the location of this construction site, adjacent to the School of Nursing's Helen Wood Hall and within our neighborhood, the University wishes to keep neighbors informed about the progress of the building's construction.
Translational Science Building

On a regular basis, this page will be updated with a "two week outlook of construction activities" of the CTSB. If you have any concerns or questions about this project, you may contact Gregory Meyer, Project Manager, UR Department of Planning and Project Management, at 313-3992.

Additional information about this building can be found on the U of R's web site:

- Please click here to be directed to the CTSB site
- Please click here to see site plan and pictures

Below is the current (Wednesday, June 9, 2010) TWO WEEK OUTLOOK:


To: Upper Mt. Hope Neighborhood Association
From: Gregory Meyer, CTSB Project Manager,
UR Department of Planning and Project Management
Date: Monday, November 22, 2010

Subject:

Outlook of CTSB Construction Activities

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For the period: November23 through December 6, 2010.

Update on last week’s work:
Cast stone work continues on north and south elevations.  Site utility work continued.  The west end parking lot construction activities are on hold (paving, light poles, top soil) until Spring 2011.  Window frame installation continued on the south elevation and north lobby curtain wall; glass installation continued on south elevation and north elevation.  Interior mechanical, electrical, plumbing fit-out on 1st and 2nd floors continues with connecting VAVs, testing, flushing, and preparation for temporary heat.  Preparation for permanent power also continues.  Gypsum wall board installation on the 1st floor.  Ceiling grid work began on floors 2, 3, and 4.  Firestopping activities continue on all floors.

Two week outlook:
Cast stone installation will continue on the north and south elevations.  Curtain wall installation will continue on north elevation.  Other activities that will continue include:  Stage-1 commissioning and start-up, pursuit of temporary heat and permanent power, interior fitout, site work (south and north).  It is anticipated the west CTSB parking lot will be paved in Spring 2011.

Long term outlook:
The project commenced May 26, 2009. The date for certificate of occupancy is anticipated to be April 2011.  Note, some site work activities, including brick pavers, plantings, and site furnishings will be completed June 2011.

As always, please feel free to reach me at 313-3992 (cell) or 276-5256 (field office) with any questions or concerns.


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