Verdugo Projects

New Science Building and Ancillary Projects – Project Update History

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