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Week of February 2, 2026

The following summarizes the work planned for the new FAS building for the week of February 2, 2026:

Here is the update for the week of 2/2/26:

Dates: 2/2/26 – 2/6/26

PUBLIC WAY IMPACTS:

  • The site fence will remain in its current location. Wayfinding signage has been installed around the site and at the Jefferson turnaround to assist vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians, and delivery drivers.

EXTERIOR SITE ACTIVITIES:

  • S&F will continue forming and installing reinforcement for the perimeter and isolated footings at the west end of the excavation. This area will also be placed, concrete trucks and a concrete pump will be on site for this operation. Some noise impacts can be expected from this operation.   
  • S&F will continue forming and installing reinforcement for the southwest concrete elevator core starter wall. This area will also be placed, concrete trucks and a concrete pump will be on site for this operation. Some noise impacts can be expected from this operation.
  • S&F will continue building and installing the northwest core climbing formwork. There will be a mobile crane at the west end of the site for this operation. There will also be a placement in this area with concrete trucks and a concrete pump on site. Some noise impacts can be expected from this operation.
  • The contractor will be working on Saturday, January 31, between 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM to prepare site for the forecasted snowstorm. Crews will be installing snow tarps throughout the site and will be creating an enclosure over and wrapping the southwest core to keep the snow out. This work is not expected to be disruptive to project abutters. 

OTHER IMPACTS:

  • There will be multiple construction vehicles entering and existing the site. Equipment and trucking will continue using the construction entrance off Massachusetts Avenue between Gannett House and Hemenway Gymnasium in conjunction with the existing construction entrance onto Cambridge Street (between Gannett and Littauer).
  • The buildings and utilities are being monitored 24/7 for conformance with specified vibration tolerances.
  • The tower crane will continue operating.

WORK HOURS:

  • Monday through Friday, February 2-6 from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
  • The contractor plans to work Saturday, January 31 from 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM to prepare the job site for the forecasted snowstorm.
  • There are tentative plans to work Saturday, February 7.