Greetings. There is a lot going on with renovations:
1. The Multipurpose Room is going through final inspection today. We’ll be able to “occupy” the room tomorrow. The rest of this week will be wrapping up punch list details with the contractor and then hopefully Friday we can turn it over to the AV installers. I’m really hoping the room will be done before Thanksgiving. Right now we are planning to officially open it in January 2014.
2. The ICAT project is moving along. The construction drawings are up to 60% complete. After the next round of changes I’ll post the plan for everyone to see. There are still a few details that need to be figured out and we should have those wrapped up by the end of the month.
3. The Second Floor: we’re currently working with VT Renovations and CNS to talk about some possible infrastructure work this summer. There will likely be some mechanical, electrical, flooring, and lighting work scheduled for summer 2014. I’ll share more once we determine the feasibility.
4. More furniture for the second floor will be arriving over the next several months. The next batch consists largely of chairs and tables along with some lounge seating.
5. Rooms 2032 and 2034 are now open as additional study space. We’re in the initial stages of planning to make those rooms reservable as group studios and for presentation rehearsal — but that most likely will not be ready until Spring Semester/ February. I’ll have more information to share in November but this will be a prototype service to help us determine needs and to inform practices for future renovations.
