Al Shawaf Family Terrace Construction Update – August 8, 2019

Construction on the Al Shawaf Family Terrace has officially begun!

Photograph of the Whelan Cafe and Reading Lounge covered in plastic to protect from construction on terrace.

Upcoming construction schedule:

  • August 7 – August 9: Remove Millwork from Storefronts
  • August 9 – August 13: Mechanical piping modifications
  • August 14: Demolish west storefronts
  • August 15: Demolish west curb and east storefronts
  • August 16: Demolish east curb
  • August 16 – August 19: Install west storefronts
  • August 19 – August 20: Install east storefronts and enable floor box relocation
  • August 20 – August 21: Roofing tie-in to west storefront
  • August 21 – August 22: Roofing tie-in to east storefront

Activities to note that would affect normal operations for the week of August 12th:

  • Washing on north and west facades: Boom lifts will be coned off to separate from the public. At entrances to the building signs will be posted to caution public.
  • Piping modifications on level 2. AC units will need to be shut down in the contained area.
  • Demolition of existing storefronts may cause loud noises on the second floor of the library.