Construction Update: Weeks of 6/22/20 and 6/29/20

The latest updates on what to expect and construction updates related to the Manhattanville campus.

June 22, 2020

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What is Happening

Columbia Business School

Site 7 (Western Site)

  • Exterior wall installation (Wall Type-B and Wall Type-C) is in progress
  • Interior scaffolding at the network stair is being installed
  • Urban layer wall Type-A glass is in progress
  • Riser ductwork and pipe installation is ongoing
  • Interior wall layout, framing and overhead mechanical, electrical, and plumbing are in progress
  • Storm/sanitary piping installation is ongoing
  • Elevator rail and entrance installation is in progress

Site 6B (Eastern Site)

  • Exterior wall panels installation is in progress on levels 2 through 8
  • Concrete work at the Forum area is in progress
  • Riser ductwork and pipe installation is ongoing
  • Interior wall layout, framing, and overhead mechanical, electrical, and plumbing are in progress
  • Storm/sanitary piping installation is ongoing
  • Elevator rail installation is in progress

Below Grade Activity / W. 131st Street Utilities

  • Plaza waterproofing at Level 1 (Large Square area) and concrete topping slab are in progress
  • Installation of storm, sanitary piping, electrical conduits and HVAC ductwork is ongoing
  • Buildout work of the loading dock is progressing
  • Wall framing and sheetrock work are ongoing throughout
  • Preparation work to waterproof the sump pits is ongoing

W. 125th Street South Side Demolition

  • Demolition of the trash enclosure is complete

 

Please note that all activities are subject to change based on weather and other field conditions.

 

What to Expect

Construction Activity

  • Regular weekday work hours: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday work hours: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
  • Material deliveries to site is ongoing

Temporary Traffic and Transportation Impacts

  • Refer to street signage for the west side of Broadway from 129th to 130th Streets -- parking is allowed after 6:00 p.m. and on weekends
  • W. 131st Street between Broadway and 12th Ave. is opened for one-way westbound traffic