Brockman Hall - Phase I

• The basement construction is progressing with the exterior walls being sprayed with concrete and followed with a pour concrete wall
• Recent rainfall has slowed construction of the basement slab, however 30% of the basement structural floor slab has been poured
• Installation of the new water line along Campanile Road to support this project is nearly complete, with road repairs to be scheduled soon

Huff House Renovations

• The permit request has been turned in to the City of Houston
• Alumni Affairs offices will move beginning Novevmber 4th
• The Center for Student Professional Development move date is still pending

South Colleges Renovations and Additions

• The third floor of the new Baker College wing has been poured and formwork has started on the fourth floor slab
• The second floor slab for the new Will Rice College wing will be poured October 28th
• Basement structural supports will be completed this week for the Baker kitchen/servery
• Roof repairs and temporary waterproofing will be completed this week at the Baker and Lovett ’55 wings

South Colleges Renovations and Additions

• The second floor of the new Baker wing has been poured as is visible from College Way
• Steel for the next set of columns for Baker has already been set
• The first-floor slab for the new Will Rice wing has been poured to bring that portion of the project out of the ground
• The chilled water system for the Lovett ’55 wing has been energized
• Restroom pods will continue to arrive with the second delivery scheduled for Friday, October 2nd

Huff House Renovations

• The architect is working on finalizing the exterior design of the southern and eastern sides of building
• Interior plans will be submitted to the City of Houston for permit soon
• Construction is anticipated to begin the third week of October
• Project plans went for permit last week
• Elevation details are being finalized
• The office of Alumni Affairs will be relocated the Greenbriar building during construction
• The temporary re-location of the other building occupant is under way

Barbara and David Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center

• The building officially opened to the public on September 25
• The competition pool is still on schedule for substantial completion mid-October

Barbara and David Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center

• Grand-opening ceremony scheduled for Friday, September 25, 2009
• Work on the competition pool is scheduled to complete within two weeks

Huff House Renovations

• The architect is working on finalizing the exterior design of the southern and eastern sides of building
• Interior plans will be submitted to the City of Houston for permit soon
• Construction is anticipated to begin the third week of October
• The temporary re-location of the end users is under way

South Colleges Renovations and Additions

• The second floor slab for the new Baker wing is scheduled to be poured on Wednesday, September 23rd
• Next week, the first floor slab for the new Will Rice will be poured
• The new air units for the ’55 Baker and Lovett wings have been installed
• The first set of bathroom pods have arrived and are being tested

Barbara and David Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center

• Work on Exterior basketball court is complete
• Operations and Maintenance training for Rice staff is ongoing
• Landscaping and irrigation at Competition Pool is scheduled to begin

Barbara and David Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center

• Bulkhead on Competition Pool has been installed
• Work on Exterior basketball court is ongoing
• Operations and Maintenance training for Rice staff has begun
• Temporary Certificate of Occupancy has been achieved

Huff House Renovations

• Design development has begun
• Construction documents are expected to be ready on 9/18/09 and construction is expected to begin the first week of October
• Current occupants of the building will be moved into alternate locations on campus as construction is underway

Brockman Hall - Phase I

• 172 Soldier piles, with a typical depth of 50’, have been finished
• The entire cap beam is complete
• Both the drilling rigs have been removed from site
• The site’s tower crane has been installed
   

Barbara and David Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center

• Striping on the main gym floor is complete
• Furniture has been installed in the administration building
• Concrete has been poured for outdoor basketball courts

South Colleges Renovations and Additions

• Basement slab for Will Rice will be poured on Friday, August 21st
• First floor slab for new Baker wing will be poured on Tuesday, August 25th
• Restroom Pods will start arriving in September
• Underground work is almost complete
• Columns have started at the first floor of the new Baker wing
   

BioScience Research Collaborative Core and Shell

• Continuing site work in the plaza
• Continuing installation of lobby finishes and furniture
• General Contractor is working on punch list items
• Floor coatings are progressing at the loading dock and valve rooms
• Plumbing activities continue for tenant improvements
• Piping work is ongoing in the Rice Institute office on the first floor
• Sprinklers are being installed in the auditorium, vivarium and lecture hall

Duncan College

• O-week advisors have moved into the building
• Construction crews are finalizing hardscape around the site
• Freshmen move-in is scheduled for August 16

McMurtry College

• O-week advisors have moved into the building
• Glass is being installed on the McMurtry Commons
• Construction crews are finalizing hardscape around the site
• Freshmen move-in is scheduled for August 16

Barbara and David Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center

• Large Oak tree has been moved to accommodate outdoor basketball courts
• Palm trees have been installed in building courtyard
• Work has started on outdoor basketball courts
• Tile work on the competition pool continues

McMurtry College

• Temporary Certificate of Occupancy has been issued for the living spaces
• Construction fences are down and landscaping is near completion
• Bedroom furniture has been delivered and installed
   

Duncan College

• Temporary Certificate of Occupancy has been issued for the living spaces
• Construction fences are down and landscaping is near completion
• Bedroom furniture has been delivered and installed
   

McMurtry College

• The process of completing final inspections has begun
• Landscape installation is near completion
• Furniture installation has begun

Duncan College

• The process of completing final inspections has begun
• Landscape installation is near completion
• Furniture installation has begun
   

Barbara and David Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center

• Work on the Courtyard hardscape continues
• Underground piping work on the Competition Pool has begun
• Exterior brick work is finished
• Kalwall translucent panel installation is complete
• Finishes in the Administration Building are complete
• Installation of the Tectum Panel Suspension System has finished
• Plumbing and lighting fixtures have been installed
   

Huff House Renovations

• Design development has begun
• Construction documents are expected to be ready the third week of August and construction is expected to begin the first week of September
• Current occupants of the building will be moved into alternate locations on campus as construction is underway

South Colleges Renovations and Additions

• The storm water manhole in College Way is almost complete - A storm line from Baker College will eventually drain into this manhole
• Construction is continuing on the basement walls of Baker College
• Core Drilling has begun for air conditioning lines in the 1955 wing of Baker College
• The concrete basement walls are being formed and poured at Will Rice College
• The electrical line to the Will Rice Commons will be reconnected on July 25th
   

Pathway to the BioScience Research Collaborative

• The Pathway to the BRC is substantially complete and ready for pedestrian and minimal cart use
• Further enhancements to the Pathway will include light fixtures, trash cans, emergency phones and landscaping

Sewall Hall Accessibility Project

• Elevator is scheduled to be installed this week
• Substantial completion is expected on August 13
   

Brockman Hall - Phase I

• New utility tunnel is in operation
• Old utility tunnel has been demolished
• Building site has been lowered by 6 to 8 feet
• Soldier piles are going in with 54 of the 172 complete

South Colleges Renovations and Additions

• Corners have been set for the new Will Rice wing, and piers are ongoing at the Will Rice basement
• Piers for the Baker basement have been completed
• The 100-ton crawler crane has been erected at the Will Rice site
• Brick and material salvage has begun at 1955 Baker
• Grade beams for the new Baker wing have begun
• The project just received the superstructure permits from the City of Houston for the new Baker and Will Rice wings

McMurtry College

• Zinc roof continuing
• Sunshade installation continuing including “sundeck”
• Interior stair infill complete, stair handrails complete
• Plaster complete and interior drywall work is continuing in student rooms on the 5th floor
• Door installation continuing and door hardware installation has begun
• Cypress siding continuing

Duncan College

• Zinc roof continuing
• Sunshade installation continuing including “sundeck”
• Interior stair infill complete, stair handrails complete
• Plaster complete and interior drywall work is continuing in student rooms on the 5th floor
• Door installation continuing and door hardware installation has begun
• Cypress siding continuing

Barbara and David Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center

• Recreation pool coping and tile is installed
• Courtyard hardscape has begun
• Competition pool floor  has been poured
• Completed window wall in the lobby
• Installation of racquetball and squash courts has started
• Completed drywall finish and continuing paint finishes
• Air Conditioning Started Up
• Plumbing fixture installation has started
• Light fixture installation started

Brockman Hall - Phase I

• Excavation of the site has begun
• Pier drilling and soldier piles are scheduled to begin the week of June 15
• Increased truck traffic will be apparent on the construction site and surrounding areas – caution should be exercised in these areas

Barbara and David Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center

• Ceramic tile and coping have been installed at the recreation and leisure pool
• Digging of the competition pool has commenced
• Metal roofing installation complete
• Door casings, ceiling grids and ceramic tile installation is complete in the Administration Building
• The racquetball and squash courts have been framed

McMurtry College

• Zinc roof installation continuing
• Sunshade installation continuing including “sundeck”
• Interior stair infill continuing
• Stair handrail installation has started
• Corner window installation is complete
• Interior drywall work continuing in student rooms
• Green roof installation has begun

Duncan College

• Zinc roof installation continuing
• Sunshade installation continuing including “sundeck”
• Interior stair infill continuing
• Stair handrail installation has started
• Corner window installation is complete
• Interior drywall work continuing in student rooms
• Green roof installation has begun

Pathway to the BioScience Research Collaborative

• Project is still in construction phase
• Completion is scheduled for July 1st 2009

Sewall Hall Accessibility Project

• Project is in demolition phase
• Elevator installation will begin the week of June 1st
• Anticipated completion date is August 14th, 2009

BioScience Research Collaborative Core and Shell

• Continuing site work in the plaza
• Cleaning exterior of building
• Continuing installation of lobby finishes and furniture

South Colleges Renovations and Additions

• Baker kitchen/servery has been demolished to the top of the first floor slab
• New Will Rice is completing interior demolition on June 1, and full building demolition is scheduled for June 2
• Decorative limestone and other materials have been salvaged from the project buildings
• Asbestos abatement is beginning the week of June 1st at New Baker
• Utilities to the South Colleges project have been isolated to minimize future outages to the surrounding area
• A new gas line has been run to bypass the project to the north of Baker College

South Colleges Renovations and Additions

• Site mobilization has commenced
• Fence placement, tree pruning and removal and other various contractor activities are taking place on site
• The project team is coordinating with students and Rice staff to with project updates and information

Brockman Hall - Phase I

• Tunnel construction is approximately 50% complete and the tunnel utilities have begun to be installed
• The tunnel is scheduled to be fully complete by June 19th
• A utility outage is scheduled for May 23 to tie-in the tunnel utilities

BioScience Research Collaborative Core and Shell

• Installation of the green roof has commenced
• Concrete sidewalks are being installed along Travis St. and pavers are being placed along Main St.
• Tenant improvements continue for Rice Faculty on lab floors three through ten
• The Rice University classrooms are being built inside the building
   

Duncan College

• Bracket installation is complete, gutter installation is continuing
• Zinc roof installation is continuing
• Interior stair infill has begun
• Corner window installation has started
• Masonry installation is complete and wash down is continuing
• Interior drywall work is continuing in student rooms
• Green roof installation is continuing
• Tower cranes have been removed

Pathway to the BioScience Research Collaborative

• Design is completed
• Construction documents will be completed within the next several days
• Construction will begin the first week of May
• Anticipated completion is July 1st
   

Barbara and David Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center

• Construction started on the recreation pool on March 30th and work will begin on the competition pool on May 9th
• Masonry work in the courtyard is near completion
• Window installation has begun in the MAC gym and the Administration Building
• Elevator installation has begun
• Roofing work is near completion

McMurtry College

• Bracket installation is complete, gutter installation is continuing
• Zinc roof installation has started
• Interior stair installation is complete
• Window installation is 98% complete
• Masonry installation is complete and wash down is continuing
• Interior drywall work is continuing in student rooms
• Green roof installation has started
• Volleyball court installation is complete

Duncan College

• Bracket installation is complete, gutter installation is continuing
• Zinc roof installation has started
• Interior stair installation is complete
• Window installation is 98% complete
• Masonry installation is complete and wash down is continuing
• Interior drywall work is continuing in student rooms
• Green roof installation has started
• Volleyball court installation is complete

BioScience Research Collaborative Core and Shell

• Installation of the green roof has started
• Installing concrete sidewalks along Travis and Pavers along Main Street
• Continuing tenant improvements for Rice faculty on lab floors 3 through 10
• The Rice classrooms are being built
• Part 1 of the Vivarium is in for permit

Huff House Renovations

Brockman Hall - Phase I

• Tunnel construction is approximately 40% complete and the tunnel utilities have begun
• The tunnel is scheduled to be fully complete by June 19th
• There will be a steam/condensate/chilled water and compressed air outage to Space Science and Hamman Hall the weekend of April 25th in order to install taps and valves in the piping system
• Concrete has been poured at the entry to the construction site to reduce mud on Campanile Drive

BioScience Research Collaborative Core and Shell

• Limestone at the hub base and stair has been completed
• Curtainwall decorative metal at hub has been installed
• Rear projection screen in auditorium installed
• Continuing tenant improvements on for Rice faculty on lab floors 3 through 10
• The Rice classrooms are being built
• Part 1 of the Vivarium is in for permit

South Colleges Renovations and Additions

• The foundation permit package has been approved by the City of Houston
• The superstructure permit package has been submitted to the City of Houston
• Mobilization is planned for the week following Commencement
• The project team is working to finalize the site utilization plan and parking concerns
• The project team is meeting with students and Rice staff to communicate the summer and fall work schedule

Duncan College

• Bracket installation is continuing, gutter installation started
• Zinc roof installation has started
• Interior stair installation is 75% complete
• Window installation is 98% complete
• Masonry installation is 98% complete and wash down is continuing
• Interior drywall work is continuing in student rooms
• Bucket roof installation is complete
• Masonry and steel structure complete for the kitchen, server and commons
• Steel installation is complete for the master house
• Volleyball court installation is 50% complete

McMurtry College

• Bracket installation is continuing, gutter installation started
• Zinc roof installation has started
• Interior stair installation is 75% complete
• Window installation is 98% complete
• Masonry installation is 98% complete and wash down is continuing
• Interior drywall work is continuing in student rooms
• Bucket roof installation is complete
• Masonry and steel structure complete for the kitchen, server and commons
• Steel installation is complete for the master house
• Volleyball court installation is 50% complete

BioScience Research Collaborative Core and Shell

• Material/Man hoist was removed the weekend of March 28th
• Final portions of exterior enclosure are being completed
• Tenant improvements for Rice faculty on lab floors 3 through 8 are in progress
• Lobby finishes on floors 1 and 2 are in progress
• The Rice classrooms are being built
• Part 1 of the Vivarium is in for permit

McMurtry College

• Bracket installation being done in advance of gutter installation
• Interior stair installation has begun
• Window installation is 98% complete
• Masonry installation is 80% complete
• Interior drywall work started and the mock-up rooms prepared
• Bucket roof installation has started
• Masonry and steel structure complete for the kitchen, server and commons
• Sidewalks and entry ramp at Loop Road have been completed
• New sidewalk connection at Jones/Brown has been completed

Duncan College

• Bracket installation being done in advance of gutter installation
• Interior stair installation has begun
• Window installation is 98% complete
• Masonry installation is 80% complete
• Interior drywall work started and the mock-up rooms prepared
• Bucket roof installation has started
• Masonry and steel structure complete for the kitchen, server and commons
• Sidewalks and entry ramp at Loop Road have been completed
• New sidewalk connection at Jones/Brown has been completed

South Colleges Renovations and Additions

• The Foundation package has completed the first review with the City of Houston
• The design team is working to complete an early equipment package and superstructure drawing set for permitting
• Asbestos abatement work has been done in the basements of Baker College and Will Rice College over Spring Recess
• Demolition is still scheduled for May following Commencement
• The project team is meeting with students and Rice staff to prepare for the summer and fall work schedule

Barbara and David Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center

• Construction starts on the recreation pool on March 30th and work will begin on the competition pool on May 9th
• Masonry work in the courtyard is near completion
• Window installation has begun in the MAC gym and the Administration Building
• Elevator installation will begin in April
• Roofing work is near completion

Duncan College

• Steel erection is complete and roofing work has started
• Windows and exterior masonry are being installed at both colleges
• Kitchen/Servery structure is complete and roof deck is underway
• Interior MEP rough-ins and metal stud framing have started
• Exterior masonry has also started
• Pod installation is complete
• Site utilities and site paving are are being installed

McMurtry College

• Steel erection is complete and roofing work has started
• Windows and exterior masonry are being installed at both colleges
• Kitchen/Servery structure is complete and roof deck is underway
• Interior MEP rough-ins and metal stud framing have started
• Exterior masonry has also started
• Pod installation is complete
• Site utilities and site paving are are being installed

BioScience Research Collaborative Core and Shell

• The second tower crane was removed in mid February
• The substantial compeletion date for the core and shell work is May 5, 2009 - the date was extended from the end of March by six weeks due to damage sustained from Hurricane Ike
• The materials hoist will be disassembled at the end of March so that the remaining curtainwall can be completed by May 5, 2009
• The large tree in the courtyard was planted at the end of February
• Sitework has commenced and will be complete by May 5, 2009, with the exception of a small portion in the vicinity of the materials hoist
• The masonry work and the windows are almost complete
• The main lobby finish work is in progress
• The service elevator is operational
• Finishes in the toilet rooms on every floor are nearly complete

Brockman Hall - Phase I

• Design development is complete
• The construction fence has been erected
• The site has been cleared
• Relocation of utilities in the area is underway
• Tunnel excavation has begun

Rice Village Apartments

• Obtained Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for tenant move in 
• Commissioning and punch list work is continuing
• Landscaping continues around the exterior of the building
• Several subcontractor trailers will be removed from the site this week, however one trailer will remain for the general contractor

South Colleges Renovations and Additions

• 75% Construction Documents have been issued
• The permitting process has begun with the City of Houston
• Asbestos abatement work will continue in the basements of Baker College and Will Rice College over Spring Recess
• Demolition is scheduled for May, following Commencement
• The project team is progressing on the coordination of demolition, move-out, abatement, and utility work necessary to make the first summer successful

McMurtry College

• Steel erection is complete and roofing work has started
• Windows and exterior masonry are being installed at both colleges
• Kitchen/Servery structure is complete and roof deck is underway - Interior MEP rough-ins and metal stud framing have started. Exterior masonry has also started
• Pod installation is complete
• Site utilities and site paving are are being installed

Duncan College

• Steel erection is complete and roofing work has started
• Windows and exterior masonry are being installed at both colleges
• Kitchen/Servery structure is complete and roof deck is underway - Interior MEP rough-ins and metal stud framing have started. Exterior masonry has also started
• Pod installation is complete
• Site utilities and site paving are are being installed

Brockman Hall - Phase I

• Design development is complete
• The construction fence has been erected
• The site has been cleared
• Relocation of utilities in the area is underway
• Tunnel excavation is scheduled to begin soon

South Colleges Renovations and Additions

• 75% Construction Documents have been issued
• The permitting process has begun with the City of Houston
• Asbestos abatement work will continue in the basements of Baker College and Will Rice College over Spring Recess
• Demolition is scheduled for May, following Commencement
• The project team is progressing on the coordination of demolition, move-out, abatement, and utility work necessary to make the first summer successful

Barbara and David Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center

• The main building is scheduled for air conditioning beginning Apr 27
• Construction for the competition pool is scheduled to begin on May 9
• Construction for the recreation pool is scheduled to begin on March 5th upon completion of the courtyard brick
• The framing of plaster ceilings in the locker room wing continues
• Interior frame-work and wall installation has now commenced in the Administration Wing
• Roofing insulation is complete and installed over the multi-purpose gym and weights area

Barbara and David Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center

• Construction for the recreation pool is scheduled to begin on March 5th upon completion of the courtyard brick
• The framing of plaster ceilings in the locker room wing continues
• The build-out of the mechanical room near the racquet ball court continues
• Interior frame-work and wall installation has now commenced in the Administration Wing
• Roofing insulation is complete and installed over the multi-purpose gym and weights area
• Block fill on the CMU walls and framing of interior walls is now beginning in the cardio spaces

South Plant

• Site preparation has begun with the erection of fencing along the site perimeter
• Construction activities are scheduled to commence the week of Feb. 23.
• A large magnolia tree was relocated to the South Plant site
• The first phase of the project has is under review for permitting by the City of Houston
   

BioScience Research Collaborative Core and Shell

• The tower crane is scheduled to be disassembled and removed the weekend of February 13th and the installation of the green roof is will commence at that time
• The core and shell of the BRC are now scheduled for substantial completion in April 2009
• Landscape and surrounding hardscape work is expected to be complete by mid May
• Faculty move in is scheduled to begin in early July and complete by mid August
   

Sewall Hall Accessibility Project

• Material ordering is underway and n site work is expected to commence in early May
• Project is anticipated to complete prior to the start of classes Fall 2009

Rice Village Apartments

• Punch list work is continuing
• Landscaping continues around the exterior of the building
• The temporary fences around the property will be removed later this week
• Several subcontractor trailers and connex boxes will be removed from the site this week, however one trailer will remain for the general contractor

Barbara and David Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center

• Brick work and window frame installation at the pool courtyard has begun
• The locker-room area will be “dried-in” within the next few weeks
• Electrical overhead and fire sprinkler rough-in  for the second floor of the locker-room wing will take place over the next several weeks
• Mechanical, electrical and plumbing rough-in continues on the second floor
• Interior gyp wall framing and plaster ceiling framing is ongoing in the locker room wing
• Electrical panel rooms and the build out of the mechanical room is underway at the administration and racquet ball court area
• Detailing and roof decking is taking place at the atrium between the administration building and the racquet ball court space
• Detail and metal roof decking is ongoing at the MAC Gym and cardio space
• Roofing insulation and ice and water shield will begin in the next few weeks
• Steel stairs are begin erected at the multi-purpose and cardio area
• CMU walls at 2nd floor are being installed over the next several weeks
• Fireproofing of the mezzanine will be complete within three weeks
• 211 days remaining until the grand opening

McMurtry College

• Work on the fifth floor has commenced; steel beams and CMU walls are being installed
• Windows are being installed on site at both colleges
• Second floor work at the Kitchen/Servery is well underway and the libraries and private dining rooms for both colleges are taking shape
• Exterior brick work on the exterior has begun and is making terrific progress
• Mechanical, electrical and plumbing rough-in continues at both colleges
   

Duncan College

• Work on the fifth floor has commenced; steel beams and CMU walls are being installed
• Windows are being installed on site at both colleges
• Second floor work at the Kitchen/Servery is well underway and the libraries and private dining rooms for both colleges are taking shape
• Exterior brick work on the exterior has begun and is making terrific progress
• Mechanical, electrical and plumbing rough-in continues at both colleges
   

Brockman Hall - Phase I

• Site preparation and construction is scheduled to commence the week of Feb. 23.
• One large tree and several smaller trees will be relocated to the South Plant within the next two weeks
• Design continues on the project and the first phase of the project has been sent to the City of Houston for permitting
   

South Colleges Renovations and Additions

• Construction drawings are 50% complete
• Asbestos abatement has commenced in critical areas
• The project team continues to exam ways to repurpose building materials to incorporate in the new building construction
• Construction is still expected to begin May 2009
   

South Plant

• Project is substantially complete.
• Full utility connections to CRC have been made.
• The tower glass has been installed
• The scaffolding will be disassembled in early January
• A lighting mock-up will be visable during January
• Several relocated trees will arrive on site during the winter recess

Brockman Hall - Phase I

• Three large trees from the future site for the Brockman Hall for Physics
• The trees will be relocated to the South Plant close to Entrance 4
• Construction will begin mid to late February
   

Barbara and David Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center

• The metal roof-deck is being installed in the locker room wing
• The second floor decking is complete and the concrete has been poured as well at the Administration Building wing
• The mechanical equipment for the first floor has been delivered and placed
• The mechanical duct rough in overhead for the second floor near the racquet ball courts has begun and should complete by January 8
• Electrical wall and overhead rough in has begun on the first floor
• Steel erection has begun at the southwest MAC gym and should be complete by January 7
• CMU walls on the first floor near the cardio/weight area are being assembled and installed
• Roof framing at two story entry atrium has begun

Anderson Biology Roof Replacement

• Contactors have removed more than half of the roof and work is proceeding towards the west-end of the building near the Greenhouse
• The demolition of the old roof should be complete within the next several days, barring extreme weather conditions
• The second-layer roof and new flashing cap around the perimeter of the building will commence as soon once demolition is complete
• Work is expected to complete in January
   

BioScience Research Collaborative Core and Shell

• The work associated with the exterior wall enclosure, curtain-wall, windows and brick is nearly complete
• Mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection rough-in is close to completion
• The core and shell are scheduled to be substantially complete in March of 2009
• Work for tenant improvements began in October of 2008

Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen

• Office doors have been installed and painting is complete
• Data and power floor boxes have been installed in the assembly space
• All furniture and equipment has been delivered and installed to the site
• The pervious concrete sidewalk, permanent handrails and interior lighting have been installed
• The green-roof is installed

South Plant

• Project is substantially complete
• Full utility connections to CRC have been made
• Glazing of tower should be completed in early December
• Punchlist items are being addressed

McMurtry College

• Block work on level five of both colleges is ongoing
• Section six of the fifth floor has been poured and section seven will be poured the week of December 1
• The west-half of the Kitchen/Servery second-floor slab has been poured
• The second floor wall construction for the Kitchen/Servery is proceeding
• Mechanical, electrical and plumbing rough-ins of both colleges are ongoing for floors one through three
• Steel construction has begun
• Exterior brick work will commence early December

Duncan College

• Block work on level five of both colleges is ongoing
• Section six of the fifth floor has been poured and section seven will be poured the week of December 1
• The west-half of the Kitchen/Servery second-floor slab has been poured
• The second floor wall construction for the Kitchen/Servery is proceeding
• Mechanical, electrical and plumbing rough-ins of both colleges are ongoing for floors one through three
• Steel construction has begun
• Exterior brick work will commence early December

Rice Village Apartments

• The building roof completed August 10th
• Brick has been delivered to the site
• Rough-in cabling is complete on the fourth and third floors for IT and fire alarm
• The corridor concrete pours continue and the fourth floor will be poured soon
• Cabinets for the fourth floor are nearly done
• Laminate for the fourth floor is significantly finished
• The elevator is expected to be delivered to the site within the next week
• Building interiors and finishes are ongoing
• MEP work continues to take place throughout the building

Rice Village Apartments

Barbara and David Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center

• The underground chilled-water taps and vault installation is underway and will complete by December 11th
• Steel erection is ongoing through December 8th
• Plumbing risers are being installed and mechanical ducts rough-in are going in the overhead on the first floor
• Concrete masonry unit wall installation is ongoing on the first floor through December 18th
• The concrete forms and pours for the second floor bridge from the lobby to the administration building will begin within the next week
• Steel erection for the administration building will complete by December 2nd
• The composite columns for the basket ball courts on the second floor will complete by December 5th

Tudor Fieldhouse and Youngkin Center

• Opening of Tudor Fieldhouse was successful
• First games have been played
• Minor punch-list items will continue now that the building is operational
   

Anderson Biology Roof Replacement

• Contractor is on site and work has commenced
• Roof curbs are being removed
   

Tudor Fieldhouse and Youngkin Center

• Work is focused on the first home basketball game on November 15
• All brick installation is complete
• Furniture installation is complete
• Tree relocation is complete
• The center-hung scoreboard installation is complete and being tested

Rice Village Apartments

• The building roof completed August 10th
• Brick has been delivered
• Rough-in cabling is complete on the 4th and 3rd floors for IT and fire alarm
• The corridor concrete pours continue and the fourth floor will be poured soon
• Cabinets for the fourth floor are nearly done
• Laminate for the fourth-floor is significantly finished
• The elevator is expected to be delivered to the site within the next week
• Building interiors and finishes are ongoing
• MEP work continues to take place throughout the building

Tudor Fieldhouse and Youngkin Center

• All brick installation is complete
• Furniture installation is roughly 40% complete and scheduled to be complete by November 6
• Tree relocation is complete
• The center-hung scoreboard installation will be complete early next week
• The north-plaza brick pavers installation is complete and the sidewalks on north and east side of building to will be completely installed by November 3
• The striping of the court has had its first court of finish and the interior bleacher seating is complete
• Restroom partitions are scheduled to begin installation on October 31 and interior painting will complete by November 5

Anderson Biology Roof Replacement

• Contractor will be on site November 3rd
• Cold tar application does not require the use of a hot-tar kettle, however some tar odor will still be present
• The loading dock roof-deck will not be roofed during this project
   

McMurtry College

• Block work on levels four and five of both Duncan and McMurtry Colleges is ongoing and framing on the fifth floor of both colleges is proceeding
• Duncan College section seven of the fourth-floor has been poured and the fifth floor section one will be poured late this week
• McMurtry College fourth-floor sections five and six have been poured and section seven and fifth-floor section 1 will be poured this week
• The west-half of the Kitchen/Servery is being formed for the second-floor slab
• The exterior wall framing for the Kitchen/Servery second level is proceeding
• Mechanical, electrical and plumbing rough-ins of McMurtry and Duncan Colleges are ongoing for floors one through three
• Steel for the site is anticipated to begin arriving mid-November
• Masonry work will commence mid to late November

Duncan College

• Block work on levels four and five of both Duncan and McMurtry Colleges is ongoing and framing on the fifth floor of both colleges is proceeding
• Duncan College section seven of the fourth-floor has been poured and the fifth floor section one will be poured late this week
• McMurtry College fourth-floor sections five and six have been poured and section seven and fifth-floor section 1 will be poured this week
• The west-half of the Kitchen/Servery is being formed for the second-floor slab
• The exterior wall framing for the Kitchen/Servery second level is proceeding
• Mechanical, electrical and plumbing rough-ins of McMurtry and Duncan Colleges are ongoing for floors one through three
• Steel for the site is anticipated to begin arriving mid-November
• Masonry work will commence mid to late November

Barbara and David Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center

• The underground chilled-water installation is ongoing and scheduled to complete November 4th
• Chilled-water taps/vault installation has commenced and is anticipated to complete by December 11th
• The plumbing risers in the locker room wing on the first floor have been installed
• Mechanical duct and electrical rough-in overhead is ongoing on the first floor of the locker room wing
• Plumbing distribution equipment and CMU wall installation is scheduled to begin in that area on November 3rd
• The second floor concrete bridge from the lobby to the Administration building has been formed and will be poured this week
• CMU wall installation will commence at the first floor near the racquet-ball courts on November 11th
• Steel erection has begun on site
   

Barbara and David Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center

• Installation of underground chilled-water lines is complete
• Installation of chilled-water taps and vault are scheduled to complete by November 7th
• The second floor slab pour for the locker room wins is complete
• The second floor column forms are being formed and the first floor plumbing risers were being installed
• The first floor grade beams and columns are complete at the racquet-ball and squash courts and the second floor over the courts has been poured
• Steel erection in this area began on October 14
• The second floor concrete has been poured in the southwest MAC Second floor concrete slab is complete and the second floor columns have been poured
• The forming and placing of rebar for the multi-purpose cardio area at the mezzanine level is complete - Second floor columns are being formed in that area as well

Tudor Fieldhouse and Youngkin Center

• Brick installation is complete at Autry Court and for the north addition
• Brick installation on the north face of the two story building is 95% complete
• Exterior and interior soffit-plaster ceilings activities are ongoing throughout the project and are 50% complete
• The window wall framing for the main entrance to the arena is currently underway
• The terrazzo flooring installation is complete in the lobby area directly outside of the main arena
• Ceramic tile installation has begun in the corridors of Autry Court and new restrooms
• Elevator installation is 90% complete
• The current Recreation Center offices, weight room and dance studio have been relocated and existing spaces are 95% demolished
• Underground utilities in Autry Court are 98% complete and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades are roughing-in lines in walls and ceilings throughout the building
• The new scoreboard for the arena has been installed will be operational in two weeks
• Concrete curb work has begun along College Way in front of Autry Court

South Colleges Renovations and Additions

• The project is currently in the design development phase
• Construction Documents will be completed in early spring of 2009
• Construction will commence in May of 2009 and be substantially complete in July of 2010

Rice Children's Campus

• Rice Children’s Campus officially welcomed children to the first day of class on September 29
• The building was constructed using green building practices to meet LEED standards and will be among only a handful of LEED-certified schools in Texas
• The green features include: An 8,000-gallon, underwater rain-harvesting tank that collects water that will be used to irrigate the native trees and plants designed by landscape architect Harry Dill, a roofline designed with a unique angle to flood the classrooms with natural light, odor-free and zero volatile organic compound paints and other materials, and a self-monitoring mechanical system to maximize energy efficiency
• The building used reclaimed materials from the old houses  that were carefully deconstructed to make way for the facility - 10,000 of those bricks were incorporated into the façade of the children's campus

South Plant

• Start-up and commissioning activities are ongoing
• The glazing of the tower glass began on September 27th and is scheduled to compete late November
• Installation of the air inlet hood for the tunnel just north of the South servery is scheduled for last week in October
• Final cleaning of the tunnel system for turnover to Rice is underway and should complete the second week of October
• A temporary metal fence has been installed atop the berm-wall
• Painting of exposed exterior piping is underway
• Pedagogical display monitors and security cameras have been installed
• The project team is working with the Recreation Center to re-install the Frisbee-golf course in the detention area - This should occur in mid to late October
• The green construction fence on the Intramural Field 7 field will be replaced with a permanent outfield fence the first week of November
• The South Plant has been supporting the EEB with assistance in planting of native flowers in detention - This planting is expected to occur in late October
• The gate arms on Alumni Drive will be repaired within the next several weeks
• Installation of IT and telecommunication conduits and fiber through the tunnel system has commenced
• Completion of tie-ins to Collaborative Research Center are still on-hold pending the electrical street crossing resolution
• Current estimated date for complete site demobilization is December 5, 2008

McMurtry College

• Block work is ongoing at Duncan and McMurtry Colleges on level three and will progress to level four in the next few weeks
• Concrete is being poured at Duncan College at level four
• Bathroom pods continue to be delivered to the site and are being installed in the student rooms
• Mechanical, engineering and plumbing rough-in continues throughout both McMurtry and Duncan Colleges
• The foundation at McMurtry College is being set
   

Duncan College

• Block work is ongoing at Duncan and McMurtry Colleges on level three and will progress to level four in the next few weeks
• Concrete is being poured at Duncan College at level four
• Bathroom pods continue to be delivered to the site and are being installed in the student rooms
• Mechanical, engineering and plumbing rough-in continues throughout both McMurtry and Duncan Colleges
• The foundation at McMurtry College is being set
   

McMurtry College

• Block work continues at the Kitchen/Servery
• The second floor at the Kitchen/Servery has been poured
• Electrical rough-in for the Kitchen/Servery roof is ongoing
• Underground ductwork was completed and foundations and grade-beams for the north-side of Duncan College were poured—the south side has been poured as well
• Bathroom pods continue to be delivered to the site and installed into student rooms
• Duncan College fourth-floor section one and two are scheduled to be poured on Wednesday and Saturday of this week

Brockman Hall - Phase I

• This project is currently in the design phase

Rice Children's Campus

• The building is ready to be occupied
• The contractor is finalizing all punch list items
• Metropolitan Montessori System is in the process of moving into the building
• All landscaping will be complete this week

Rice Village Apartments

• The building roof completed August 10th
• Building wrap is completed and the hardi-plank installation is 75% complete on the north side
• The 4th floor has been inspected by the city and drywall is starting on the ceiling
• Brick has been delivered
• Rough-in cabling is complete on the 4th and 3rd floors for I.T. and fire alarm
• Drywall is staged in every suite and protected with plastic sheeting

BioScience Research Collaborative Core and Shell

• The CRC shell and core is approximately 65% complete. 
• The target Substantial Completion Date remains March of 2009. 
• The curtainwall and brickwork has commenced. 
• The steam and chilled water piping under University are intalled.
• The electrical service under University is currently being installed.

Tudor Fieldhouse and Youngkin Center

• Brick installation is complete on Autry Court and the North Addition
• Brick installation on the North face of the two story building is 60% complete
• Pouring of the concrete stairs for the west and east side main stairs will begin within the next few weeks
• Installation of window-wall-frames is ongoing at the main entry to the arena and the administration building on the north side
• Terrazzo flooring installation will begin in two weeks
• Ceramic tile installation has started in the corridors of Autry Court and new restrooms.
• Drywall installation is 90% complete throughout the building
• Underground utilities in Autry Court are 98% and the elevator installation is on going
• Reroofing of Autry Court is ongoing and 80% and will complete within the next few weeks – weather depending
• The steel erection and the roof for the temporary building is complete
• Drawings for the Ley Plaza have been submitted for city approval

Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen

• Metal panels and glass for the shadow box window at the machine shop are being installed
• Office doors are being installed and painting is almost complete
• Data and power floor boxes are being installed in the assembly space
• The pervious concrete sidewalk will installed this week
• Furniture and remaining equipment will begin to be delivered and installed on September 2nd
• The basement wall repairs in the back hallway will begin the first week of September
• All final details in the mechanical and electrical rooms will be complete within the next few weeks
• Permanent handrails and interior lighting will be installed the week of September 2nd
• The green-roof will be installed in October

Barbara and David Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center

• The under-ground-chilled water lines installation continues
• Installation of chilled-water taps will begin early September
• The first floor columns in the locker room area are continuing to be poured
• The seal slab at the pool equipment pump room will begin next week
• The structural slab for the administration area and racquet ball courts will continue to be poured through the first week of September
• The first floor columns at the MAC gym and cardio and weights area will continue through the end of August

BioScience Research Collaborative Core and Shell

• The CRC superstructure topped out in March of 2008
• The work associated with the exterior wall enclosure, curtainwall, windows and brick, has commenced
• Mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection rough-in has begun
• The core and shell is scheduled to be substantially-complete in March of 2009
• The tenant work is scheduled to begin this August, 2008

South Plant

• Alumni Drive is re-opened to traffic.
• All remaining construction trailers have been relocated inside the South Plant utility yard and landscaping of the surrounding area has begun
• The first boiler has been fired-up and the geothermal air conditioning system is operational
• The emergency generators were started and tested successfully and were quieter than anticipated
• The first chiller was started and produced chilled water – the second chiller is due to be started the week of August 4th
• A steam blow is anticpated for the week of August 25th

Rice Children's Campus

• Commissioning is ongoing
• Landscape materials are being installed
• Furniture is being placed inside the building
• City of Houston storm-sewer project on Chaucer Street is complete
• Final punch-list items are being corrected

McMurtry College

• McMurtry College third-floor sections five and six and Duncan College third-floor sections six and seven were poured
• Block work continues at the Kitchen/Servery and the wall for the pizza oven has been poured
• Deck work and electrical rough-in for Kitchen/Servery roof is on-going
• Underground ductwork was completed and foundations and grade beams for the north side of Duncan Commons were poured – the south-side will be poured next week

Duncan College

• McMurtry College third-floor sections five and six and Duncan College third-floor sections six and seven were poured
• Block work continues at the Kitchen/Servery and the wall for the pizza oven has been poured
• Deck work and electrical rough-in for Kitchen/Servery roof is on-going
• Underground ductwork was completed and foundations and grade beams for north side of Duncan Commons were poured – the south-side will be poured next week

"The 'John and Anne' Grove"

• The fences are gone and the Grove is open
• The last of the sod has been brought to the site and installed
• Additionally, azaleas and a new live oak were planted
• The planting at the south end of the site is completed
• Some remaining work remains and this includes; additional work on some drain inlets, adjustments to target of three light
• Come by and take a walk in this lovely area

Barbara and David Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center

• Underground Chilled Water Lines are in process of being installed on-site
• The grade beams for the locker room wing are being formed
• The first floor columns in the locker room wing will be poured within the coming week
• The seal-slab at the pool equipment pump room will be poured soon
• The grade beams for the racquetball courts are anticipated to be poured within the next weeks
• The first floor columns for the cardio and weights area is ongoing through the end of August
• The second floor forms are ongoing for this area throughout the week
• Rebar will be place on the second floor of this space as well

Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen

• Building commissioning is ongoing
• Doors and interior window frames have all been installed
• Installation of the exposed ductwork and the painting of the interior has begun
• The interior glass installation began this week
• The basement where the MOB (band hall) meets is being cleaned up
• The HC ramp is being constructed and installed at the west entrance
• Installation of exterior pervious concrete sidewalks will begin within the coming weeks
• Installation of new furniture and moves from Ryon Lab will begin on September 2nd as well as the installation of exterior landscaping

Barbara and David Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center

• The final waterline connection for the site is in progress
• The underground chilled water line installation begins next soon
• In the locker-room wing the structural slab is being formed and placement of reinforced steel is ongoing
• Plumbing sleeves are also being placed in this area and the second floor columns are being formed
• The site entrance at Alumni Drive has been reopened
• Foundation beams are being formed at the Administration Building
• The electrical underground is ongoing and the first floor concrete slab is complete
• The foundation beams have been poured at the wet-classroom area
• In the multi-purpose room and cardio area the sanitary and electrical underground lines are ongoing

Tudor Fieldhouse and Youngkin Center

• Brick installation is 90% complete on Autry Court
• Scaffolding is being constructed for masonry activities in front of the new Administration building
• Drywall installation is 80% complete throughout the building
• The interior demolition of Autry Court is 90% complete and underground utilities are 98% complete
• Painting of the Autry Court Bowl ceiling is taking place this week while the Recreation Center is closed
• Installation of the new south bleachers is complete
• Re-roofing of Autry Court is ongoing and 60% complete
• Foundation piers and grade beams are complete for the temporary building behind Autry Court and the concrete slab will be poured this week
• Landscape retaining walls and the concrete slab for the plaza in front of Autry Court are complete
• The Recreation Center will be closed August 1 – August 17 for routine maintenance
• Exterior window frames and glazing will begin in two weeks and ceramic tile installation will begin soon

Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen

• Installation of exterior windows and doors is ongoing over the coming weeks
• Interior walls are being painted and carpet is being installed in the meetings rooms and computation space
• Within the next few weeks the electrical wiring and installation of floor boxes will be completed and the data and a/v systems will be installed
• The HC ramp is being constructed and installed at the west entrance
• The exterior paving and pervious concrete is being poured over the next several weeks
• Building commissioning is ongoing
• Installation of new furniture and moves from Ryon Lab will begin on September 2 as well as the installation of exterior landscaping

Huff House Renovations