Student Residence Update: First Floor Steel Work Complete! Slab Work to Begin!

Despite the rainy weather of April, progress at the student residence at 815 Albany Street on the Boston University Medical Campus (BUMC) continues.

April 20, 2011
Slightly rainy view of steel. (April 20, 2011)

The first floor steel work that began on April 11 will be completed by April 22. In addition, both the first and second floor slab work is expected to begin the week of April 25.  If weather permits, a floor slab will be poured every four days.

April 20, 2011
Steel on a clear afternoon. (April 20, 2011)

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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Early April update

Late March story

Feb/March progress

Mid January update

Ground breaking event