Construction Progress Week Of 9/26/2011

Views of recent demo and construction on the north plaza at 65 E Huron Street

Weekly Construction Update: 9/28/2011

This week demolition of north plaza is ongoing.

Next week, the following work is expected:

• Continuation of north plaza demo
• Demolition of portions of the vesting sacristy
• Removal of waterproofing along the north side
• Concrete work

Construction Progress Week of 9/19/2011

Views of the south plaza.

Views of the north plaza

Weekly Construction Update: 9/21/2011

This week the following work is expected or has already taken place:

• Orient lobby for primary entrance via the south plaza
• Install temporary fencing around north plaza to establish construction zone
• Demolish the north side store front including overhang
• Removal of trees in north plaza garden

Next week the following is expected to take place:

• Complete storefront demo
• Begin demolition of north plaza, including break-up and removal of concrete.

Construction Progress Week Of 9/12/2011

When entering via the south plaza, expect to see this open cavity in the overhang. It will be closed later in construction. It is secure for walking under.

Completed ramp. Railings to be installed.

Arial view of south plaza.

 The sunken rectangular cavity in the wall will be a planter.

Limestone wall and granite cap installed at south plaza Rush Street entrance.

Installing granite caps on Rush Street wall.

Rush Street property wall.

Weekly Construction Update: 9/15/2011

This week the following work is expected:

• Complete handrail installation on south plaza stairs and ramps
• Complete final clean-up of the south plaza
• Relocate the temporary wall currently behind reception to the north side storefront area

Next week, contractors will:

• Finish prepping the lobby for primary entrance via the south plaza
• Install temporary fencing around north plaza to establish construction zone
• Demolish the north side store front including overhang

We can expect to enter the building via the south plaza on the morning of Tuesday, September 20th. Directional signage will be posted on the construction fence by Tuesday morning to direct guests and all building occupants to our revised entrances on Rush Street and at 671 N. Wabash.

Construction Progress Week of 9/6/2011

Granite cap installation begins

East stairs installed

New south storefront glass installation



Weekly Construction Update: 9/8/2011

This week, the following work is expected:

·         Complete stair installation on west side of south plaza

·         Complete granite cap installation on south plaza east/west wall

·         Partial removal of scaffolding required for granite cap installation

·         Install south storefront glass

·         Install east stairs on south plaza

·         Install handrails on south plaza stairways and ramps

·         Install remaining miscellaneous pavers on south plaza

·         Install limestone on south plaza north/south walls

·         Delivery of granite caps for south plaza north/south walls

Next week, contractors will:

·         Finish removing the scaffolding structure on the south plaza

·         Complete handrail installation

·         Finish installing the granite caps on the south plaza north/south wall

·         Complete final clean-up of the south plaza

·         Relocate the temporary wall currently behind reception to the north side

·         Prep the lobby for primary entrance via the south plaza

Construction is now targeted to transition to the north plaza on or about 9/19/2011. Temporary directional signage will be posted when the north plaza is enclosed by fencing to secure the construction zone.