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Month-by-month University Center construction progress   July 2006 (less than 489kb each)   June 2006 (less than 344kb each)   May 2006 (less than 315kb each) Finishing touches and punch list items are now in the works.  Opening is right around the corner and the start of workout equipment installation and furniture delivery should start in approximately 2/3 weeks.  The arena flooring should be installed this week and the partitions for the arena are hung and painted.  Countdown time!   March/April 2006 (less than 365kb each) We’re getting ready for countdown.  The building is dried in except for the North end which will open around September (the part attached to the Performing and Visual Arts).  The sky lite is complete with terrazzo flooring being poured and sanded.  Handrails are all in and being primed for final paint.  The hardwood floors for the recreation and wellness multipurpose rooms are installed and being primed for their seal coat and the majority of walls have colors.  The arena floor should be laid mid May and the retractable seating is already in (looks fabulous).  Some millwork has been delivered such as reception desk and the like and most of the locker rooms are equipped with lockers.  January/February 2006 (less than 205kb each) December 2005 (less than 205kb each) Framing and hanging of dry-wall is proceeding as well as ceramic tile being laid in the showers. We are also installing elevators and painting has been started in section C. The skylight is almost finished and the building should be dried in by the end of the year. Happy Holidays to All!   November 2005 (less than 265kb each) The interior of the building has been dried out so that interior work can proceed as planned. Windows are progressing steadily and work on the interior is in full throttle. The Hydroworks pool is also being delivered for installation and the Performing and Visual Arts area is well ahead of schedule. October 2005 (less than 255kb each) Due to Hurricane Wilma, some damage was sustained but nothing major. We had the temporary roof come off and a little water entered the building. Everyone is diligently back to work and putting in an extra effort to move forward.   September 2005 (less than 250kb each) The skylights are being installed and look fantastic. Exterior pre-cast is continuing and EFIS is starting on the outside as well. The Hydro-Therapy pool should be installed within the next month and the roofing over the arena is moving forward. Vibro-compaction for the Visual and Performing Art Theater has taken place, so we should start seeing structure coming alive soon. August 2005 (less than 300kb each) We are continuing with the exterior Precast panels on the Westside of University Center and then heading North. Some stairwells have already been installed and more are being scheduled for delivery and installation. Skylight material for the spine of the Center is due for delivery on Friday and installation will start shortly thereafter. Relocation of utilities for the Performing Visual and Arts Center that will be attached to the University Center has been completed and preparation for the building pad is underway. Vibro-compaction for this project should start next week.   July 2005 (less than 190kb each) Architectual pre-cast panel is finding its way around the exterior of the building providing closure for the interior portion of work. Masonry walls inside are being formed day-by-day and the interior is taking on a whole new form. Locker rooms, bathrooms and offices are coming to life and framing for drywall and doors are starting. The steel trusses for the atrium are being hoisted up and welded together in anticipation for the glass fixture. If you think this building looks tremendously huge from the outside, your jaw will drop upon entering. June 2005 (less than 215kb each) At the south section of the building we are currently erecting the architectural pre-cast panels. The entrance to Rosenthal is well under construction and it shouldn’t be long before that entrance is reopened. When the entrance to Rosenthal is opened, the loading dock in the back will be closed for the construction of the Performing Visual and Arts Center. Finishing touches for the parking lots are underway as palm trees and site lighting are being set.   May 2005 (less than 200kb each) This month, some of our parking lots are being prepared for asphalt, striping and wheel stops. The front portion of the construction road has been asphalted in an attempt to have a paved entrance. We have also taken over the front of Rosenthal and the new entrance is on the east side. This will last approximately 5-7 weeks and then the south entrance will reopen. The building is moving along as well with structural precast being put in place and soon you’ll be able to see 100’ twin tees being placed for the roof. The construction is right on schedule.   April 2005 (190kb file size) This month we’ve worked diligently in forming and pouring our second floor columns and slab. Site work is commencing with finishing the roadway entrance from Mary McCahill into the University Center, paving will start within two weeks and there will be a rerouting for deliveries to the bookstore and Aramark for one week. The site contractors are also working on returning the southeast parking lot back to the University within the next two months.   March 2005 (359kb file size) The University Center project is moving right along on schedule. We have poured the 2nd floor slab in section C and have columns being formed for the 3rd floor pour as well. This section will house the double basketball courts. The elevator pits and hydrotherapy spa have been poured too. We should be starting on the stairwell base close to Rosenthal shortly. The canal has been completed and sodded.   February 2005 (249kb file size) The construction site now consists of poured footings and columns in what's considered section C on the south side of the University Center. This will continue in all sections that are finished with the vibro compaction. The main entrance to the Bookstore has been cordoned off and a new double set of doors from the inside hall have been installed. We needed the main area to install more footings and columns, sorry for any inconvenience. The pool has also been refilled and is being maintained.   January 2005 (270kb file size) The next big step is the “Vibro Compaction” which will lay the supports for the building pad prior to laying the foundation of the building. This will begin on Monday, 1/24/05. Expect to see very large equipment on site. This will be at least a six week process. December 2004 (231kb file size) The RecPlex was demolished mid December and the pool has been drained. Part of the site work includes relocating the pool pumps. Site work continues and the final expansion of the fencing around the parameter of the construction site is complete and includes new walk ways. November 2004 (130kb file size) Reconfiguration of the underground utilities is well underway as you can see by all the pipes and structures. There still is a great deal of site work to be completed.