Henderson Library Expansion/Renovation

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Quick Facts
Architect: Cogdell & Mendrala Architects, PC
Contractor: McKnight Construction
Contract Administration: Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission
GSU Project Manager: Mike Sims
Total Square Footage: 103,481 Addition (239,099 At Completion)
Project Costs: $22,751,000
Phase I Construction Dates: Start Date: July 2004 Completion Date: September 2006
Phase II Construction Dates: Start Date: October 2006 Completion Date: August 2008
Description

This project will provide a 103,481 square foot addition to the existing facility which will bring the facility's total area to 239,099 square feet. Functional components include an entrance lobby, as "Information Commons" capable of 24 hours operation, an increase in shelving space, more general seating, an automatic storage and retrieval system, a multi-purpose classroom, group study rooms and staff offices. Programs include upgrades to the existing structure as unfunded requirements. Included is the desire to replace the current exterior with a red brick facade.
Project will be completed in two phases. Phase I will add the major addition to the east of the existing library. Phrase II will address the interior renovations to the existing library.

To see what's currently happening at the library, watch the Henderson Library webcams!

Near Term Expected Work
General Contractor and Subcontractors are working to complete punch lists in 30 days. Florida Library Design is assembling shelves on the 3rd and 4th floors.

Monthly Progress - August 2008
Punch list was provided to General Contractor excluding site and Phase II bathrooms. The architect continues to punch out floors in progression of 4th, 3rd, 1st, and 2nd. Exterior of building punch list was also provided to General Contractor.

Monthly Progress - June 2008
HVAC turned on for Phase II on 5/27/08. Apply final coat of paint on 3rd and 4th floors. Complete light fixture installation and receptacles on 3rd and 4th floors. Start installation of casework 1st and 2nd floors. Finish ceiling grid installation all floors. Finish carpet installation 1st floor. Continue fine grading of site. Continue paver brick installation South. Retaining wall installation complete.

Monthly Progress - May 2008
Continue mud and tape at GWB on third and fourth floors. Start painting at fourth floor “L”. Start ceiling grid installation at fourth floor. Continue paver brick installation on West. Finish MEP overhead rough in at second and fourth floors. Continue with fire penetration sealing at all floors. Start retaining wall installation at East. Re-attach hand rail at existing retaining wall West.

Monthly Progress - April 2008
Joint compound and tape at fourth and third floors. Start painting at fourth floor. Start install of ceiling grid at third floor. Continue with light fixture installation at second floor. Continue trim and caulking at windows, exterior. Continue pulling overhead conductors. Seal penetrations at fire rated walls. Continue fine grading of site.

Monthly Progress - March 2008
Begin handrail installation in stairwells. Start painting on third floor. Continue MEP overhead rough-in. Continue tying in down spout boots to storm drain piping. Start rough grading on site at South and West. Continue with glass installation.

Monthly Progress - February 2008
Finish exterior masonry. Continue MEP. Finish fire proofing. Finish miscellaneous metals (seismic angle). Finish metal roof seaming, fascia and soffit. Continue GWB and ceiling grid first floor. Application and sanding joint compound at GWB first floor. Start painting of first floor.

Monthly Progress - January 2008
MEP second, third and forth. Complete air duct lines. Complete metal studs on forth. Continue install of GWB on third and first. Start finishing of GWB on first. Continue curtain walls and storefront. Continue brick and cast stone. Continue roof panels, fascia and soffit. Continue fire proofing.

Monthly Progress - December 2007
Christmas Holidays. Brick continuing South along cast stone. MEP rough in. Electrical rough in. GWB first floor, metal studs, third and forth. Roof panels, West and South.

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As of September 15, 2006
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