July 21, 2020 Campus Facilities Update for July 2020 Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff, As the College transitioned to distance learning and, for many, remote work environments, Baruch’s Office of Campus Operations has continued to service and maintain the College’s buildings. Our dedicated custodians and engineers have provided daily essential services as well as a thorough cleaning and sanitizing of all of our building spaces. Capital Project Updates When the community returns to campus, you will see the progress we have made on many projects. I am happy to share three major updates here.
Many behind-the-scenes construction and code activities have been completed as we approach the finish line. Construction, finishes, and furniture for the College’s long-awaited student center are approximately 99 percent complete. We expect to finalize the remaining work and be issued a Certificate of Occupancy once the NYC Department of Buildings resumes operations. Located on the lower level of the historic Madison Square Post Office, diagonally across from the 24th Street entrance to the William and Anita Newman Vertical Campus (NVC), the beautifully appointed, modern space will offer students a place to study, collaborate, or just hang out in between classes. Shown here: Architect’s rendering of the front desk.
Construction efforts never ceased at the College’s Clivner=Field Plaza on 25th Street. Shown here: Plaza work in progress seen from Lexington Avenue. Plaza updates: · The contractor has nearly completed surface restoration of the entire plaza, replacing sidewalk and a curb extension at Lexington Avenue and 25th Street.
· Con Ed continues to provide support with ongoing utility work at the intersection of Third Avenue and 25th Street. Visit the Clivner=Field Plaza page for more updates and photos of the progress. Please note: The plaza contractor is working with extreme caution, ensuring that all work activity is protected and employees are following all health and safety protocols.
As the construction team returned, the renovation of the Field Building regained momentum. Phase 1A is on track, offering a positive outlook for having a beautiful, ADA-compliant entryway to greet students, faculty, staff, and guests. Shown here: Lobby construction advances. The following has been installed: · New granite benches alongside the glass wall · New marble walls around the elevators · Terrazzo floor at the elevator lobby · New ceiling in the elevator lobby as well as temporary lighting In progress: · Work has advanced on the front entrance lobby, separated by a new glass wall from the elevator lobby, to be unveiled. · The terrazzo floor in the main lobby has been poured and will soon receive a final grind and polish. · Elevator cabs 2, 4, 5, and 6 are operating; work continues on cabs 1 and 3. · Coordination of the roof installation will resume. · Con Ed has been onsite and continues to make major progress to bring the new electric service online. Access the 17 Lex Project Overview for past messages, project plans, photos, and architectural renderings. Please note: The entire 17 Lex construction area has been cleaned and disinfected, and construction workers are following all health and safety protocols. Special Recognition and Thanks On behalf of the entire College community, I want to personally thank each and every staff member who has been required to be physically present at Baruch to provide the essential services needed to operate the campus and support each onsite business function. Please stay safe and be well. Sincerely, Larry Manganello, MBA, CFM Assistant Vice President, Campus Facilities and Operations |
