Engineering and Natural Sciences Space Study

FKP Architects, Executive Architect for the CRC Tenant Improvement for Rice and Perkins & Will, the lab consultant, began the programming for the Bioengineering Department in the CRC. Initial interviews with the faculty occurred during the week of January 29th. The design team will compile the information and report back to the faculty at the end of February.

Vibration, a hot topic for certain members of the faculty, is being addressed by both the design team and the University. The design team is designing the overall structure to meet industry standards for new research buildings. Secondary mitigation, if required for more stringent needs, will be provided in the way of isolation tables that are being carried as part of the project budget.

Heavy and consistent rains combined with near freezing temperatures during the week of January 15, 2007 have totally shut down the soldier pile work for the CRC. The project has experienced rainfall almost every day since the project started on December 18, 2006.

Linbeck began drilling the first of the 450 soldier piles on Monday, December 18th, following approval of the project by the Board of Trustees on Thursday, December 14th. In spite of the constant rain during the first week of construction, the construction progress continues.

Look for construction activity on Friday 12/15