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You may submit questions or provide feedback regarding this project to Sam Ball. 7/13/06 Progress Report The exterior of the Science Center is nearly complete and is beginning to complement its sibling, the Technology Center. Most of the electrical, plumbing, heating and air systems have been installed, with nearly half of the interior dry wall and painting also complete. Workers will begin the installation of laboratory equipment and cabinetry in the next few weeks. The project is roughly a month ahead of schedule, which may allow for construction to end in December. This will allow for commissioning and final acceptance during December and January. Then, furniture, computers, and other equipment can be installed during the 2007 winter and spring quarters. 1/4/06 Progress Report The 75,000 sq. ft. Science Center is taking shape, with the installation of structural steel now over 75% complete. Site work including grading, storm detention systems, sanitary sewer systems, and under-slab infrastructures, has been installed along with concrete foundations and slabs. Construction is on schedule to be completed on time in December, 2006, followed by commissioning and final acceptance. An extensive move-in process for science and health science programs currently located in SMT, ST and OEB will follow after the first of the year. Check out the Science Center Web Cam for continuous updates every ten seconds. 10/12/05 Progress Report Construction of the new 75,000 square foot Science Center continues on schedule as crews install underground utilities, pour concrete foundations and first floor slabs. Taking advantage of fair weather during the summer and early fall, the contractor has worked in dry soils allowing for the most efficient construction methods. Installation of the storm detention system in G lot continues to disrupt traffic flows and impact parking. However, the contractor is working feverishly to complete that work before the winter rains arrive. Completion of that work and the re-opening of the parking lot and traffic lanes are scheduled for mid December. Check out the Science Center Web Cam for continuous updates every ten seconds. 8/15/05 Progress Report After much anticipation, Bayley Construction, General Contractor for the new Science Center is preparing the site for the building. Through this new Science Center, the college will continue to deliver the accredited science and health science programs that keep GRCC current with industry and marketplace demands. Given the poor condition of the existing facilities, there will be operational cost savings as the new facility meets current energy standards and is equipped with new energy efficient mechanical and electrical systems. The new building will centralize the college’s ‘wet lab’ science programs, to include chemistry, physics, astronomy, life sciences, geology, and health sciences within one facility. The current Science and Technology (ST) complex and the Occupational Education Building (OEB are no longer able to meet the needs of GRCC’s instructional science and health science programs. The lack of adequate labs and classrooms for these programs is further aggravated by the increasing FTE demands from a rapidly expanding community population base. A Science Design Team, comprised of GRCC instructors, administrative staff, and facilities personnel, along with a consultant team led by S.M. Stemper Architects, determined the scope, program, and budget for this new 75,000 square foot Science Center. View Capital Projects Status Report for an up-to-date timeline 5/19/05 Progress Report Our request for funds to construct the Science Center has been approved by the legislature, allowing us to begin construction during the dry summer months. Construction plans and specifications are being reviewed by contractors in preparation for the construction bid opening on June 1, 2005. King County continues to review our architectural and engineering plans as they prepare to issue the necessary construction permit. View Capital Projects Status Report for an up-to-date timeline 3/17/05 Progress Report King County continues to review our architectural and engineering plans as they prepare to issue the necessary construction permit later this spring. We have submitted our request for funds and the legislature plans to consider it during the current session. If approved, we should have the funds shortly after July 1, 2005. This will allow us to begin construction during the dry summer months. Construction plans and specifications are in the final stages of development in preparation for the Advertisement for Bid scheduled for early April, 2005. The construction contract will be awarded contingent upon state funding approval. To view Project Status, click on Project Status Report Timeline Design/Permits Sept. 2003 –
June 2005 12/27/04 Progress Report You may have seen a Public
Notice posted at the Campus Corner Apartments entrance to the campus and
wondered what it meant. As part
of the permit process for the new Science Center, King County requires a
public notice of land use action. Along
with this notice, the college recently submitted plans to the county for
review and ultimate issuance of a construction permit.
The permit process takes several months and will likely be concluded
in late spring, 2005. The
appropriation of funds for constructing the 75,000 square foot facility will
be submitted for legislative approval during the upcoming session and with
approval, become available July 1, 2005, in time for a mid-summer
construction start. The new
facility will be located on the west end of the new Technology Center with a
second floor sky bridge connecting both buildings. Concurrent with the permitting process, the Science Center Design Team has had several user group meetings this fall with the S. M. Stemper design team to finalize interior layouts, fixtures, furnishings, and equipment for the various classrooms, labs, and support functions. Timeline Design/Permits 09/03 -06/05
The state has approved $2,396,409 in design funds for the new Science Center. A Science Center Design Team will be formed in the next few months, consisting of faculty, staff, and the architectural team selected for the project. This team will use the June, 2002 Pre-design Study to guide the development of plans and specifications. The design phase will be completed during the 2003-05 biennium and with construction funding approved by the state during the spring 2005 legislative session, construction will occur during the 2005-07 biennium. 03/14/03 Progress Report The Science Center is conceived as a 68,000 square foot structure that will replace the ST and OEB buildings and add 19,161 square feet of usable space for our science and health science programs. It is estimated to cost over $29,000,000. With design funding approval from the state during the spring 2003 legislative session, a Science Center Design Team will be formed consisting of faculty, staff, and the architectural team selected for the project. The design team will use the Pre-design Study completed in June, 2003 to guide the development of plans and specifications. The design phase is projected to be completed during the 2003-05 biennium. With construction funding approved by the state during the spring 2005 legislative session, construction will occur during the 2005-07 biennium. 09/12/02 Progress Report In January 2002, Science and Health Science faculty began the 6-month process of developing the concept and scope of a replacement building for the aging ST Complex and OEB. On July 1, 2002, S. M. Stemper Architects submitted the results of that effort to the state in a Science Center Pre-design Study and requested funds for the design and construction of a new complex. The Science Center is conceived as a 68,000 square foot structure that would increase usable space from our existing 25,214 square feet to 44,375 square feet and is estimated to cost over $29,000,000. Assuming further funding approval from the state, the design phase is slated to be completed during the 2003-05 biennium and with construction occurring during the 2005-07 biennium. Upon completion of the Science Center, the ST Complex and OEB will be demolished. |
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