Fall brings many changes to the student residence

November will be a significant month in the construction of the new student residence. The most obvious development will be the completion of all of the brick work on the façade. Continuing work on the interior systems will include the elevator and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC).

Brick work on the student residence is nearing completion.
Brick work on the student residence is nearing completion.

The roof is now complete and both the chiller and generator have been installed on the roof. The mechanical equipment schedule should be completed by the end of November.

Ongoing work includes the installation of the windows starting on the ninth floor moving down and the installation of the exterior decorative metal panels.

The nine-story, $40 million structure is designed by Beacon Architectural Associates with a brick and limestone façade. Its 104 two-bedroom suites that include bath, kitchenette and living spaces will accommodate 208 students, each with individual bedrooms, the standard for graduate student housing. Walsh Brothers is the contractor for the building, which is expected to take 18 months to complete.

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