Note: This is part one of RN's three part special report "A New Look for Tucker Hall."Tucker Hall’s $17.1M renovation is underway, scheduled for completion by July 2010.
According to the construction contractor, Ajax Building Corporation: “The scope of the renovation includes but is not limited to: restoration of the building’s envelope including a complete roof replacement, as well as replacement of the building’s plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems. Additional updates performed as a part of the renovation will include, structural systems upgrades, life safety upgrades, technology upgrades, and remodeling of all offices, classrooms, and support spaces. The project will also address known [American Disabilities Act] issues within the building circulation utilizing an exterior plaza in front of Tucker Hall, as well as a plaza off Charles Winter Wood Theatre to provide access to the street level.”
As of December 10, 2009, Ajax reports that “the existing slate roof tiles have been demolished, and the sloped roof dried in, with shingle installation starting now. Interior demolition is nearing completion, with the 2nd floor slab removal at the Atrium beginning in the first half of December. Column footings in the basement have been poured, as well as concrete columns. Overhead coordination is in progress on all floors. Floor leveling has been performed on the 3rd and 4th floors. Wall layout on the 4th floor has taken place, and metal stud framing is starting on the 3rd floor.”