As Manhattan College prepares to ring in the New Year,
Andrew Ryan, P.E., vice president for facilities, announces that the Commons
construction remains on-schedule with final turnover anticipated this July.
“The project is proceeding as expected,” says Ryan. “The
placement of metal panels, granite as well as the eastward facing storefront
glass is well underway, and the brick paneling is finished. One year in the
making, the Commons’ exterior is nearing completion and work is really starting
to take off inside.”
The final glass panel facing was placed on Dec. 16, sealing
the building from the chill of winter and allowing for the
installation of ceilings, floors, furnishings, and partitions.
On the first and second floor,
construction of ceiling grids and studs is underway as well as the data and
fire alarm wiring. Sheetrocking continues on floors two, three and four and the heating, ventilation, and air
conditioning ductwork is 90 percent complete.
With the power outlets roughed on all floors, Con Edison
delivered electric service on Dec. 13, with gas service to come. Additionally,
domestic water service is active.
“The main focus over the next few weeks will be completing
sheetrock, and starting on floors, lighting and ceilings in preparation for
finish work,” Ryan says.
