Verdugo Projects
New Science Building and Ancillary Projects – Project Update History
8/22/2024:
What’s been done and what is coming up:
- Electrical Panels/Distribution 8/12 – 8/23/2024
- Backfill Retaining Walls/Fine Grade Site 8/27 – 8/28/2024
- Curb/Gutter 8/30 – 9/13/2024
- Site Lighting Conduits/Boxes 8/30 – 9/6/2024
- Machine Room on the roof 8/26 – 8/30/2024
- Roofing (Tile, Tower) 8/28 – 9/4/2024
- Fire alarm 9/5 – 9/25/2024
8/14/2024:
What’s been done and what is coming up:
- Electrical Panels/Distribution 7/25 – 8/7/2024
- Fire alarm 7/26 – 8/15/2024
- Lath/Plaster 7/29 – 8/16/2024
- Machine room roof 7/29 – 8/2/2024
- Bridge soffit 7/29 – 8/2/2024
- Install Expansion Joints 8/5 – 8/6/2024
30/July/2024:
- Closeout activities in progress
2/7/2024:
What’s been done and what is coming up:
- DPR to schedule weekly OAC Meetings on Thursdays
1/31/2024:
What’s been done and what is coming up:
- DPR to schedule weekly OAC Meetings on Thursdays
Status Update as of 2/7/2024:
What’s been done and what is coming up:
- Furniture delivery of lab chairs on 2/07/24
- Fire Alarm Inspection to be completed on 2/10/24
- LACHD final inspection scheduled for 2/15/24
- Rev #15 – Backing for Fume Hood at Windows approved by DSA.
- Structural Systems: 99%
- Mechanical Systems: 99%
- Plumbing Systems: 99%
- Electrical Systems: 99%
- Exterior Envelope: 99%
- Interior Finishes: 90%
- Sitework: 45%
Status Update As of: 1/24/2023
- Week of 1/16: Elevator Screens documentation resubmitted to Division of the State Architect (DSA)
- Construction Manager submitted updated project schedule with Time Impact Analysis (TIA) for review
- Construction Manager issued matrix for hardware installation and under review
- Ceiling system design adjustment under review by Division of the State Architect (DSA)
Status Update As of: 1/10/2023
- Hardware installation matrix under review
- Division of the State Architect (DSA) review of ceiling system design alteration in progress
- Concrete staircase nearing completion
- Final welding of curtain wall clips in progress
- Permanent power routing to building complete
Status Update As of: 11/15/2022
- 11/14 – 11/18: Crane demobilization activities and Verdugo Road repairs including median reconstruction
- 11/17: Draft furniture selection review meeting
- December 2022: Planned date of recovery schedule review meeting
- Updated proposal for Phase II scope in progress, target January 2023
- Updated monthly project schedule received and under review
Status Update As of: 11/01/2022
- 11/14 – 11/18: Scheduled crane demobilization and Verdugo Rd. closure
- 12/01: Target completion date for building winterization enclosure activities
- Construction Manager provision of updated proposal for Phase II scope in progress
- Project Manager Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) budget update submitted
Status Update As of: 10/04/2022
- Week of 10/3: Target timeline of South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) approval of generator
- Week of 10/3: Updated monthly project schedule to be submitted by Construction Manager
- Reviewing Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) budget incorporating additional vendor proposals
- Water infiltration test passed
Status Update As of: 09/06/2022
- 9/09 & 9/16: Rescheduled completion dates of level 1 Slab-On-Grade concrete activities
- Week of 9/05: Target timeframe of updated monthly project schedule submission by Construction Manager
- Week of 9/12: Target timeframe for scheduling commissioning discussion regarding New Science Building (NSB) – Building Management System (BMS)
- Roof rigid insulation inspection completed
- Sprinkler standpipe testing activities in progress
- Mockups for corner joints and plaster finish details on southeast corner of building in progress
- Roof facia and soffit mockups on east side of building in progress
Status Update As of: 08/23/2022
- 8/24: Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) budget meeting review
- Completion of level 1 concrete activities rescheduling in progress
- Coordination of security cameras with Construction Manager and GCC completed
Status Update As of: 08/10/2022
- 8/11: Scheduled date of first slab-on-grade concrete placement
- Level 1 vapor barrier placement in progress
- Architect provided observations report for project mockups
- Mechanical curbs of penthouse level completed; awaiting concrete placement
- Project schedule update under review
- Soil compaction requirements reviewed and determined
Status Update As of: 07/19/2022
- 7/24: Target date for underground piping and plumbing completion
- Fire proofing of steel at Level 5 completed
- Submission to the Division of the State Architect (DSA) of remaining fire sprinkler designs completed
- Scheduling of commissioning discussions by Construction Manager in progress
- Installation of clips at Penthouse level overhead completed
Status Update As of: 07/05/2022
- 6/20: Concrete placement of Penthouse level concrete completed
- Coordination of remaining concrete slab placements in progress
- Framing activities of 4th Level in progress
- Coordination and review of telecommunication drawing of infrastructure with IT Department in progress
Status Update As of: 06/07/2022
- 6/03: Start of penthouse deck layouts and inserts
- 6/08: Scheduled Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment coordination discussions with user groups
- 6/09 Target date to begin fire proofing of level 4 steel
- Demolition of project site north and east of Arroyo Seco Building has begun
- Construction Manager update discussions with commissioning vendor in progress
Status Update As of: 05/17/2022
- 5/19: Target date for placement of concrete at grade beams
- 5/24: Target date for Level 5 concrete placement
- Level 4 concrete placement completed
- Import soil options under review
- Kickoff meeting and coordination with Construction Manager and GCC IT cabling subcontractor in progress
Status Update As of: 05/03/2022
- 4/27: New Science Building Beam Signing and Topping Off Ceremony held
- 4/27: Level 3 concrete placement completed
- 5/11: Target date for Level 4 concrete placement completion
- 5/25: Target date for Level 5 concrete placement completion
- May project schedule updates in progress
Status Update As of: 04/18/2022
- Week of 4/18: Target completion date of roof steel framing
- Construction Manager revised project mockup rate under review
- South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) permitting items for generators in progress
Status Update As of: 04/04/2022
- Steel framing and decking of Level 5 completed
- Revised pricing for project mockups received and under review
- Proposed lab instructor station and desk/cabinet design update review in progress
- Project schedule review and update in progress
- Faculty Office designations provided
Status Update As of: 03/21/2022
- Steel framing and decking of Levels 4 completed
- Service lift extended to building level 4 and 5
- Audio/Visual and IT layout review in progress
- March 2022: Target timeline for final signoff of Building Information Modeling (BIM) level 5
- Kickoff meeting with commissioning contractor completed
Status Update As of: 03/07/2022
- Steel framing and decking of Levels 1-3 completed
- Service lift to 3rd Level completed
- Updated schedule review in progress
- Final sign off of Building Information Modeling (BIM) Levels 1-4 received
- Door hardware schedule review in progress
- Beam signing ceremony coordination by Construction Manager in progress
- Research of South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) permitting requirements for generators in progress
Status Update As of: 02/07/2022
- 2/01: Start of steel erection; target completion date of 2/18 for service lift to 3rd floor
- Project Critical Path schedule under review
- Project Point Load detail submitted to Division of the State Architect (DSA)
- Preliminary approval of all levels from Building Information Modeling (BIM) received
- Multi-year survey monitoring proposals received
- Storage scope design updates in progress
Status Update As of: 01/10/2022
- Week of 1/03: Level 5 Building Information Modeling (BIM) complete
- Verdugo Rd. restriping activities completed; lane closure in place
- Update discussions for Pick Plan Rigging Process in progress
- Concrete placement of pile caps and grade beams completed
- Exterior façade of project mock-up review activities in progress
- Proposals for monitoring of shoring under review
Status Update As of: 12/20/2021
- 12/18: Planned power extension activities completed
- Project Pick Plan and Rigging processes review and walkthrough in progress
- Project schedule updates and review in progress
Status Update As of: 12/06/2021
- 12/07: December project schedule review with Construction Manager
- 12/09: Target date for updated Building Information Modeling (BIM) approval
- 12/09: Target date for gas service connection
- 12/18: Planned power shutdown and crossover activities
- Colored concrete replacement in Sierra Vista area complete
- Soil storage expansion at Lot B complete
- Point Load Design follow up and discussions with Architect in progress
Status Update As of: 11/15/2021
- 11/15: Construction Manager trailer delivered
- Week of 11/15: Issuance of road closure permit for tower crane assembly (11/19 through 11/21)
- 12/04: Scheduled date of Sierra Vista planned power shutdown and crossover activities
- Lane closure permit for material deliveries to site submitted by Construction Manager
- Final phase of shotcrete activities completed
- Tower Crane concrete pad activities completed
- Certification of building base pad completed
- Soil storage in enclosed Lot B area in progress
- Lab casework mockup location finalized
- San Gabriel storm water line reconnection completed
- Move management for Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) activities in progress
Status Update As of: 11/01/2021
- Week of 11/1: Target timeline for Tower crane concrete pad pouring
- Week of 11/1: Target timeline for certification of building base pad
- 11/6: Target date of Construction Manager project trailer
- Meeting with City of Glendale to discuss Lane Closure requirements for tower crane assembly activities (11-19 through 11-21
- Water and Fire line connections approved by City of Glendale Public Works
- Foundation Piles’ activities completed
- Site walk with SoCal Gas completed; connection coordination with Construction Manager in progress
- Lab casework mockups finalized
Status Update As of: 10/18/2021
- 10/15: Concrete pouring at Sierra Vista pathway completed
- Week of 10/18: Target timeline for completing Water and Fire line connections; City of Glendale Public Works to inspect
- 10/25: Target completion date of foundation pile activities
- 10/28: Target delivery date for Construction Manager project trailer; delivery plan under review
- Construction Manager submission of lane closure permit and civil demolition plans to City of Glendale complete
- Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan (SWPPP) updated and issued to team
Status Update As of: 10/04/2021
- 10/25: Target completion date of foundation pile activities
- Construction Manager submission of lane closure graphics and permit requests to City of Glendale complete
- Construction Manager provision of sitework phasing graphic plans in progress
- Building Information Modeling (BIM) model approved for project 1st Floor
Status Update As of: 9/20/2021
- Week of 9/20: Construction Manager provision of lane closure graphics for review
- Week of 9/20: Target date for start of Glendale Water and Power service connections; Construction Manager subcontractor acquiring of requisite permits in progress
- 9/22: Start of foundation pile drilling
- Water and waste line connections to forthcoming construction trailer in progress
- Trenching and installation of chilled water pipes beyond New Science Building service connection in progress
Status Update As of: 9/1/2021
- 9/9 – 9/18: Shotcrete installation on project site
- Finalizing concrete sample for Sierra Vista repairs in progress
- Collaboration with Glendale City Manager for council presentation in progress
- Construction Manager provision of sitework phasing graphics arrangements in progress
- Sound mitigation system for Arroyo Seco Building and Advanced Technology Center complete
- Resequencing foundation pile excavation and foundation pile rebar activities in progress
Status Update As of: 8/2/2021
- 7/28: Construction Kickoff meeting completed
- 7/29: Waterproofing Pre-construction meeting completed
- 8/6: Target completion date for GWP service connection
- 8/12: Traffic Control Options discussion with City of Glendale
- 8/30: Target completion of Sound Abatement for San Gabriel and Arroyo Seco buildings
- Shutdown and crossover power activities completed
- Placement of lagging at shoring walls completed; waterproofing activities to start 8/5/21
- Project Mock-ups to be installed in LOT B; first of 3 models to begin week of 8/2
- Additional sitework phasing discussions in progress
- Construction Manager scheduling of CIP Pile Kick Off meeting in progress
- FF&E – Scheduling of furniture review with design consultant in progress
Status Update As of: 7/19/2021
- Reviewing timelines of prospective mock-ups – potential locations TBD
- 7/17: Planned shutdown and crossover power activities completed
- Week of 7/19: Scheduled underground conduit work completed.
- 8/05: Target date to begin waterproofing installation of shoring walls
- Placement of lagging at shoring walls in progress
- Scheduling of traffic control solutions discussion with City of Glendale in progress
- Scheduling of service connections in progress
- Scheduling of Construction Kickoff meeting in progress
Status Update As of: 6/21/2021
- 6/19: Sound mitigation wall construction completed
- Week of 6/21: Additional shoring wall soldier beam deliveries anticipated
- End of June: Target date for scheduling gas service connection; coordination of installation date in progress
- End of July: Target date for completion of ongoing electrical underground utility activities
- Addendum #03 approved by DSA
- Construction Manager update of traffic control options for Verdugo Rd. in progress
- GCC review of presented potential energy rebate programs from SoCal Gas in progress
- GWP scheduling of domestic and fire line service connections in progress
- Architect recommendations for piping insulation alternative options under review
- Architect updates to SWPPP plan in progress
Status Update As of: 5/17/2021
- Week of 5/17: Demolition of the Santa Anita Building
- Week of 5/24: Shoring wall and beam delivery
- DSA approval of Addendum #2 received
- Construction Manager study of traffic control options in progress
- Gas service and final application process in progress
Status Update As of: 5/03/2021
- 5/07: Target date for final GMP
- Awaiting DSA approval of Addendum #02
- Addendum #03 in preparation by Architect
- Options for traffic control along Verdugo Rd. under review
- Installation of temporary power poles for campus cable and data feeds completed
- Trenching for electrical utilities in progress
- Anticipating updated sound mitigation system for project site work
- Construction Manager feedback for prospective elevators in progress
Status Update As of: 4/19/2021 (Last two week’s activities in bold)
- Construction Manager update of Bid Analysis based on subcontractor bidders in progress
- Prospective routes of data conduits and manhole locations under review
- 4/12: Submitted Addendum #2 document to DSA
- Study of options for traffic control along Verdugo Rd. in progress
- Fire line tap and valves installation for future reroute of fire line completed
- Prospective elevator manufacturers for building under review
- Sound mitigation systems for work on project site in progress
- 4/22: Installation of temporary power poles on project site for cable and data feeds to the campus
Status Update As of: 4/5/2021
- 4/02: 2nd Bid Package Bid Opening held
- Week of 4/05: Gas and data lines disconnection from Arroyo Seco Building
- Community notices issued to residents and businesses within 500 ft of the project site
- Haul route approval in progress
- Utility survey layouts performed on project site
- Electrical disconnect of the Santa Anita Building complete
- Fencing off of site completed
- FF&E coordination for lab tech offices in progress
Status Update As of: 3/15/2021
- 3/25: Target date for perimeter fencing of project site
- 3/19: Final scheduled bid opening
- 3/18: Target completion date for Santa Anita HAZMAT abatement
- Tracking cost estimate of all bids received in progress
Status Update As of: 3/1/2021
- 5/04/2021: Target date for approval of GMP
- 4/26/2021: Target date to review all bids and approve for novation
- 3/15/2021: Planned Hazmat abatement and schedule review
- 2/25/2021: Board of Trustees approved early bid package for project
- FF&E and schedule review in progress
- Awaiting reclaimed water report for site
Status Update As of: 2/15/2021
- No update
Status Update As of: 2/1/2021
- First round of bid package submissions under review
- 1/29/2021: DSA approval review completed
- 2/1/2021: Reclaimed water report received
- 2/05/2021: Pothole drilling and exploration of parking area between Circle Drive and Lot F
- 2/16/2021: Virtual pre-bid job walk scheduled by Construction Manager
- Atlas Engineering selected for lab reporting of survey findings
- Location for project site soil stockpiling pending approval
Status Update As of: 1/4/2021
- 1/7/2021 – 1/8/2021: Architect completion of DSA back-check
- Constructibility Review comments completed by Project Manager
- Potential soils stockpiling location and duration under review
Status Update As of: 12/21/2020
- 12/17/2020 & 12/18/2020: early bid packages open
- Furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) selections and budget under review
- 12/22/2020: Constructability Review back-check from Construction Manager and Project Manager received
Status Update As of: 12/7/2020
- General Contractor submitted updated schedule of project milestone dates; target mobilization – 4/19/2021 and substantial completion – Fall 2023
- Existing AS Building fume hoods under review
- Architect submittal of responses to DSA completed in week of 12/7/2020
- Job walks scheduled with the General Contractor for week of 12/14/2020
- Division 1 specifications completed
- Final subcontractor bid list under review
- Final project schedule for approval under review
- Schedule final division 1 specifications meeting with Architect and General Contractor: in progress
- Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan (SWPPP) and County Health applications complete
- Work session with DSA scheduled for 1/3/2020; permit date aimed for week of 1/15/2020
- DSA comments received and currently in review; target date to submit update to DSA on 12/7/2020
- GCC issued early bid package on 10/17/2020
- Review of received DSA comments in progress
- Received test boring report
- Expecting receipt of DSA comments in October
- Test boring of two (2) 24″ diameter holes conducted on 9/10 and 9/11
- Submission on Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan (SWPPP) application in progress, selecting a Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) for inspection services
- Review of Inspector of Record (IOR) proposals in process; Target date of Notice Of Intent To Award (NOITA) by 8/21/2020
- Baja Studies Program Swing Space: Relocating office from Santa Anita to San Rafael – 1st Floor; space renovation in progress
- User group meeting scheduled for 8/17/2020
- Inspector of Record RFP package has been posted
- Topographic survey completed on 8/7/2020
- Science Building 90% CD-Construction Documents submitted to DSA in June 2020 – Project drawings currently in DSA review