Despite the global health crisis, the renovation project for the 215,952 square foot Multi-Purpose Building continues. The project was awarded to Flintco Construction on June 7, 2018, for nearly $44M. The building is projected to be complete in the fall of 2022. Since most of us have been away from the Center for so long, this article provides a brief update on the status of construction activities for this project.

In the last update that we provided, the contractor was working on removal of the exterior panels around the perimeter and in the courtyard. Today, the installation of the new exterior and courtyard metal panels and windows are nearly complete. This is quite a change from the original 1971 look! The new appearance is much more updated and will reflect the type of advanced, cutting-edge work that occurs in the building. When the exterior walls were removed, seismic bracing was installed throughout the building, to bring it up to code. The two photos below show the original 1971 exterior and the progress of the new exterior metal panels.

Currently, work in the basement is nearly finished. Walls, mechanical, and electrical work are complete, and ceilings are nearly done, with new, low-profile access flooring to be put in. Installation of the flooring is scheduled for this next month, which will complete the basement renovation.

Work for the upper floors is progressing very well. As you can see in the pictures, metal studs, mechanical ductwork, plumbing, electrical power, and lighting are underway. Also pictured is a glimpse of the new restrooms.

In the picture below, you can see the construction of one of the two new exterior stairwells and elevator towers. With the construction of these stair/elevator towers, we will be able to free up space and create a more contiguous, open environment on the interior of each of the top three floors.

The Office of Facility Management (AMP) has worked collaboratively with the Enterprise Services Center (AMK) to create a workplace that will accommodate the current and future space needs, while creating a "Workplace of the Future." Elements of the design include workstations that are configured to encourage communications among team members, and spaces that are designed for individually-focused work. Several group meeting spaces will allow for small gatherings and others will accommodate large groups. This is all being designed in accordance with the FAA administrative space standards.