C.W. Driver (Driver) completed the installation of the scaffolding in the gymnasium courts this week (see picture on the right). This scaffolding is referred to as a “dance floor” because at the top of the scaffolding are large wooden planks which give the appearance of a large wooden dance floor. This scaffolding is used in the Student Recreation Center (SRC) to access the ceiling in areas with high ceilings such as the basketball courts to install lighting, linear plastic ceiling, solatubes, and fire sprinklers.
The concrete masonry unit (CMU) walls for the SRC pool have been completed on the north, south and west sides of the area. The CMU walls which will be used to visually block and store pool equipment are now underway.
The west side exterior framing of the SRC began last week and is expected to continue through the end of the year (see picture below). On the east side of the SRC, the installation of the scaffolding was completed last week and the exterior framing began this week.
Due to weather conditions and some added work to the electrical vault improvement project, the temporary power shutdown that impacted the Pub, Fitness Centre locker rooms, pool and the E-building has been extended through the end of next week. Fortunately there is less of an impact due to the conclusion of finals and the end of the semester.
To view the SRC construction site, please visit the webcam at:http://usurec-cam.csun.edu/en/AViewerJ.html.
To view previous construction updates and more pictures, please visit our website at: http://usu.csun.edu/rec/.
The USU welcomes your feedback on any of the topics discussed above and any other questions you may have regarding the project. Please direct any construction related feedback or inquiries to Bryanne Knight, Recreation Center Project Coordinator at bryanne.knight@csun.edu or 818-677-5652.
Respectfully,
Bryanne
Bryanne Knight
Recreation Center Project Coordinator
University Student Union, Inc.
California State University, Northridge
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8272
Office: 818-677-5652
Fax: 818-677-3615
bryanne.knight@csun.edu
This week, C.W. Driver (Driver) finished the installation of the scaffolding on the west side of the Student Recreation Center (SRC). Shown in the picture on the left, scaffolding is a temporary structure for holding workers and materials during the construction of the building. On this project, the scaffolding will be used to install the metal stud framing, mount the fiberglass gypsum board (or dry wall) and then install the metal panels of the SRC. The scaffolding on the east side of the SRC is expected to be completely installed next week.
The final slab on deck concrete was poured on the Mezzanine level of the SRC where students will one day be running on an indoor jogging track. This marks the last major concrete pour within the SRC. The picture below is a view from the jogging track looking west into the University Student Union.
On Wednesday, Driver poured the diamond cutouts of the slab on grade concrete. These cutouts were not poured along with the rest of the slab because the structural steel moves as more weight/load is added which could cause these sections to crack. Once the building is fully loaded (all the steel is installed and concrete poured), the building to settles and the diamond cutouts can be poured.
Improvement work on an electrical vault will happen in the December 13–17 timeframe and will require a temporary power shutdown to the following areas in the USU:
- E-building (old Games Room) including the exterior restrooms
- Fitness Centre pool including locker rooms
- The Pub
Coordination with each of the tenants affected by this shutdown has been made in advance.
To view the SRC construction site, please visit the webcam at: http://usurec-cam.csun.edu/en/AViewerJ.html.
To view previous construction updates and more pictures, please visit our website at:http://usu.csun.edu/rec/.
The USU welcomes your feedback on any of the topics discussed above and any other questions you may have regarding the project. Please direct any construction related feedback or inquiries to Bryanne Knight, Recreation Center Project Coordinator at bryanne.knight@csun.edu or 818-677-5652.
C.W. Driver has begun the interior framing of the rooms in Area A (north end) of the Student Recreation Center (SRC). The picture on the right begins to show the framing of the men’s and women’s locker rooms.
Mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and fireproofing of this area has also commenced. The MEP work includes hanging the hydronic piping, plumbing, waste lines, domestic water lines, and fire sprinkler pipes.
When fireproofing the structural steel, a cement-based material is sprayed on the steel in a liquid format and then hardens. You can see this illustrated in the picture on the right; note the grey foam material on the steel beams overhead. This acts as a blanket over the steel and delays the burning and damage in case of fire.
On Wednesday, the water testing of the SRC mock-up was completed. The mock-up passed all seven tests, including three pressurized and four non-pressurized tests on the glass and metal wall elevations. These tests were completed to check for leaks in the design of the SRC. This process saves the project time and money because if any leaks had occurred, changes to the mock-up are less costly and allow the contractor more time to make any major corrections to the actual SRC.
Construction of the pool area concrete masonry unit (CMU) block wall has also continued. The picture on the left shows the north wall foundations. The CMU blocks are in the process of being burnished (sanded) to reveal the inner aggregate colors. Next, the CMU blocks will be laid out to build the 7-ft wall around the pool area.
To view the SRC construction site, please visit the webcam at:http://usurec-cam.csun.edu/en/AViewerJ.html.
To view previous construction updates and more pictures, please visit our website at: http://usu.csun.edu/rec/.
The USU welcomes your feedback on any of the topics discussed above and any other questions you may have regarding the project. Please direct any construction related feedback or inquiries to Bryanne Knight, Recreation Center Project Coordinator at bryanne.knight@csun.edu or 818-677-5652.
Yesterday marked yet another huge milestone in the Student Recreation Center (SRC) project. C.W. Driver (Driver), LPA, campus employees, students and project personnel watched as the final piece of steel was installed on the SRC (see picture on left). While steel workers will continue to finish welding and installing miscellaneous metals including staircases and railings, the largest crane to ever have been on a CSUN construction project will be taken down today.
Next week, Driver is scheduled to pour the 2nd floor Area B (middle section) concrete. This area is the 3-court gymnasium and will be the home for most of the open recreation activities (or drop-in play) such as basketball, volleyball and badminton. After this pour is complete, approximately 909,000 gallons of concrete will have been poured in various locations throughout the facility.
The SRC mock-up has continued construction (see picture on right) and in roughly two weeks Driver will begin performing the standard spray test and a pressurized spray test on the mock-up. During these tests, a spray rack (similar to sprinklers or shower heads) is used to spray a uniform amount of water on the wall to simulate rain. During the pressurized test, the backside of the wall is covered with plastic and a vacuum is hooked to suck out all the air. Water is then sprayed on the wall simulating rain in windy conditions. These tests run for about fifteen (15) minutes and then the mock up will be checked for leaks. Any water intrusion problems can be fixed on the mock up before they have to be fixed on the SRC.
To view the SRC construction site, please visit the webcam at:http://usurec-cam.csun.edu/en/AViewerJ.html.
To view previous construction updates and more pictures, please visit our website at: http://usu.csun.edu/rec/.
The USU welcomes your feedback on any of the topics discussed above and any other questions you may have regarding the project. Please direct any construction related feedback or inquiries to Bryanne Knight, Recreation Center Project Coordinator at bryanne.knight@csun.edu or 818-677-5652.
The Area A (north end) concrete on the second floor and mezzanine level of the Student Recreation Center (SRC) was poured the week of September 27 (see picture on right). This section of the SRC includes:
The final improvements to the parking lot which serves the USU and the Plaza Del Sol Performance Hall was scheduled to occur from September 22-24 and was postponed. Further discussions regarding additional improvements to the space will happen before this work is rescheduled later in the project.
2nd Floor- – Two of the three studios/multipurpose rooms
- – Racquetball court
Mezzanine Level
- – Small fitness area which will overlook the 3-court gymnasium
- – North end of the indoor jogging track
The SRC Mock-up continues to be constructed. The most recent installation include exterior glazing (glass windows), metal panels, and the roof. Next, C.W. Driver (Driver) will complete the caulking of the windows (which seals the space between the glass and the building), the assembly of the expansion joint and a solatube (skylight). It is anticipated being completed by the end of October. The mock-up allows for real-world constructability and water testing.
Due to the complexity of the building, the fabrication and installation of the structural steel is taking longer than expected. In order to keep the project on schedule, the steel workers are working 12-hour shifts during the week and Saturdays through the month of October. As you can see in the picture on the left, the installation of the steel is close to completion. The final shipment of structural steel is anticipated next week. It is anticipated that structural steel will be finished by mid-November.
To view the SRC construction site, please visit the webcam at:http://usurec-cam.csun.edu/en/AViewerJ.html.
To view previous construction updates and more pictures, please visit our website at:http://usu.csun.edu/rec/.
The USU welcomes your feedback on any of the topics discussed above and any other questions you may have regarding the project. Please direct any construction related feedback or inquiries to Bryanne Knight, Recreation Center Project Coordinator at bryanne.knight@csun.edu or 818-677-5652.
Beginning on Monday, October 4, 2010, work on the Prairie Street Entry Way project will begin. This project is just south of the Student Recreation Center (SRC) site and the SRC construction fence will be moved further north to accommodate the work within the scope of the Prairie Street Entry Way project. The traffic pattern for the Dearborn, Bertrand, and Prairie Street Loop Road will remain unaffected with East bound Prairie street traffic diverted, or consolidated, into a single east bound traffic lane for exiting out on to Zelzah Avenue. For more information regarding this please contact me directly at bryanne.knight@csun.edu.
The final improvements to the parking lot which serves the USU and the Plaza Del Sol Performance Hall was scheduled to occur from September 22-24 and was postponed. Further discussions regarding additional improvements to the space will happen before this work is rescheduled later in the project.
This model also assists with the installation of the hangers which will support the systems prior to the pouring of the concrete on the second and mezzanine levels. If this was not coordinated prior to the concrete pour, then each of the inserts would need to be drilled into place which would require more time and money.
The mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and fire sprinkler systems have been coordinated with a 3D model which details the layouts and components of the systems (see picture on left). This coordination reduces the potential field issues relating to conflicts between MEP or fire sprinkler trades (i.e. pipe and ductwork placement in the same location) and minimizes any cost and/or schedule impacts which may occur if a field issue were to arise.
The picture on the right shows the rebar and preparation for pouring the concrete on the second floor and mezzanine level (slab on deck or SOD). This work will occur on the north end (Area A) of the site and is scheduled to begin Monday, September 27 and continue throughout the week.
To view the SRC construction site, please visit the webcam at:http://usurec-cam.csun.edu/en/AViewerJ.html.
To view previous construction updates and more pictures, please visit our website at: http://usu.csun.edu/rec/.
The USU welcomes your feedback on any of the topics discussed above and any other questions you may have regarding the project. Please direct any construction related feedback or inquiries to Bryanne Knight, Recreation Center Project Coordinator at bryanne.knight@csun.edu or 818-677-5652.
The Student Recreation Center (SRC) roofing structure was designed to support a solar/photovoltaic (PV) system, however the solar panels and infrastructure were deleted from the initial project to ensure it came in under budget when the project was bid. The SRC construction team has been working with Physical Plant Management (PPM) & the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power to design a PV array to replace the deleted system and offset the power being used by the SRC. The PV system will convert sunlight into electricity and the current design for the SRC is estimated to generate 86.4 kilowatts of power per hour.
A second sustainable initiative in the SRC project integrates an emerging technology called ReRev with exercise equipment. This technology uses the energy people generate from using exercise equipment to make electricity! The University Student Union (USU) is working with ReRev staff to design and install the necessary infrastructure to reduce the amount of electricity that the SRC will need to purchase from the power company when the SRC opens in/around January 2012.
These and other initiatives will assist the SRC project as it strives to meet LEED Gold certification. LEED stands for Leadership Energy and Environmental Design and is an internationally recognized certification program by the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED certified buildings demonstrate commitment to reducing energy use and environmental responsibility. For more information on USU green initiatives, please go tohttp://usu.csun.edu/gogreen.
Starting on Wednesday, September 22, C. W. Driver will close the parking lot which serves the USU and the Plaza Del Sol Performance Hall for a second time. This closure is necessary to complete the final improvements to the area which include repairs to old asphalt, a final coat of slurry (which protects and extends the life of the asphalt), and restriping the parking stalls. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the parking lot will reopen late on Friday, September 24.
To view the SRC construction site, please visit the webcam at:http://usurec-cam.csun.edu/en/AViewerJ.html.
To view previous construction updates and more pictures, please visit our website at: http://usu.csun.edu/rec/.
The USU welcomes your feedback on any of the topics discussed above and any other questions you may have regarding the project. Please direct any construction related feedback or inquiries to Bryanne Knight, Recreation Center Project Coordinator at bryanne.knight@csun.edu or 818-677-5652.
The parking lot that serves the University Student Union (USU) and the Plaza Del Sol Performance Hall reopened on Tuesday, August 24 which was 12 days earlier than anticipated. As you can see in the picture on the right, only the parking lot area which fell within the construction fencing was repaved. On September 22, C.W. Driver (Driver) will close down the entire parking lot for three days in order to complete the final improvements. These improvements include repairing the old asphalt, putting a final coating on the area, and restriping the parking stalls. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, this work is scheduled to be completed on September 24.
The installation of steel has continued and the picture on the left shows the column which represents the halfway point of the building. Once the roof framing in this section is placed the Student Recreation Center (SRC) structural steel installation will be fifty-percent (50%) complete.
On Tuesday, August 24, Driver began the installation of the second floor electrical and plumbing sleeves. The sleeves will serve as the pathway for conduit and piping from the first floor to the upper levels. Installation of the sleeves is required prior to pouring the second floor concrete which is scheduled to begin the week of September 13, 2010.
To view the SRC construction site, please visit the webcam at: http://usurec-cam.csun.edu/en/AViewerJ.html.
To view previous construction updates and more pictures, please visit our website at:http://usu.csun.edu/rec/.
The USU welcomes your feedback on any of the topics discussed above and any other questions you may have regarding the project. Please direct any construction related feedback or inquiries to Bryanne Knight, Recreation Center Project Coordinator at bryanne.knight@csun.edu or 818-677-5652.
C.W. Driver (Driver) is anticipating an early opening of the University Student Union (USU) and Plaza Del Sol Performance Hall parking lot which has been closed since work began on July 26. The closure was scheduled for six weeks and barring any unforeseen circumstances, will now reopen on Wednesday, August 25 (about 1 ½ weeks early). In the future, an additional three (3) day closure will be needed for the final improvements to be made once the asphalt has cured.
The installation of utilities to the pool equipment room was completed and on Wednesday, August 11, Driver began repaving the sidewalk and curbing in the parking lot (see pictures). Next, Driver will repave the asphalt, temporarily restripe the parking spaces and reinstall the perimeter fencing around the future pool area. Once this is all complete, the parking lot will be reopened and as noted above, final striping and other improvements will be scheduled at a later date.
Last Friday, August 6, the permanent connection of the Student Recreation Center (SRC) hot and chilled water lines was completed in the areas outside of the main SRC fencing. The temporary lines which supported Redwood Hall during this time were removed and the driveway which supports the Athletic Training program and Redwood Hall pool area has been reopened. Final hot and chilled water connections (within the main fence) will be made to the new facility nearer to the project’s completion.
To view the SRC construction site, please visit the webcam at:http://usurec-cam.csun.edu/en/AViewerJ.html.
To view previous construction updates and more pictures, please visit our website at: http://usu.csun.edu/rec/.
The USU welcomes your feedback on any of the topics discussed above and any other questions you may have regarding the project. Please direct any construction related feedback or inquiries to Bryanne Knight, Recreation Center Project Coordinator at bryanne.knight@csun.edu or 818-677-5652.
The six week closure of the parking lot that serves the University Student Union (USU) and the Plaza del Sol Performance Hall (see picture on right) began on Monday, July 26. C.W. Driver has removed the parking lot asphalt and curbing within the fencing to connect utilities to the pool equipment room. Once this is completed, the remaining improvements to this area include a new sidewalk, curbing, relocating the driveway and repaving the asphalt. Landscape improvements to the area will coincide with the rest of the Student Recreation Center (SRC) schedule. This area is scheduled to reopen by September 6, 2010.
On Wednesday, the new driveway which serves the south entrance to Redwood Hall and the pool area was poured. This area will reopen by the end of August after all landscape improvements have been completed. Next week, the temporary piping which provided water to Redwood Hall during the construction of this area will be removed and the permanent connection will be completed.
Work on the installation of the SRC’s structural steel continues. Approximately one-third of the building’s steel has been installed which weighs approximately 1.3 million pounds. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, steel is scheduled to be completed by the end of October.
To view the SRC construction site, please visit the webcam at:http://usurec-cam.csun.edu/en/AViewerJ.html.
The USU welcomes your feedback on any of the topics discussed above and any other questions you may have regarding the project. Please direct any construction related feedback or inquiries to Bryanne Knight, Recreation Center Project Coordinator at bryanne.knight@csun.edu or 818-677-5652.
Last week, C.W. Driver (Driver) installed the first of two large trusses on the Student Recreation Center (SRC) to provide major structural strength for the building. The picture on the left shows the crane moving the truss into place. The truss was assembled from five pieces of steel on the SRC site and weighed 65,000 pounds. This installation is a major accomplishment given the relative 1,000 to 10,000 pound weights of the typical pieces of steel which are installed.
The concrete masonry unit (CMU or block) wall was completed around the transformer area. Driver poured a concrete base yesterday which the transformer (power supply) will be placed on later in the project. Next, the access gate will be installed and the area will be repaved with concrete. At that time, likely to coincide with the start of the semester, the construction fencing will be removed from this area.
The installation of the hydronic pipe lines (or chilled and hot water lines) is still underway along Vincennes Street. Currently, Driver is preparing the area to set in place a utility vault (see picture on the right). This vault will allow the routing of the pipes to be split. One set will run to the SRC building and the other to the SRC pool area equipment room.
To view the SRC construction site, please visit the webcam at:http://usurec-cam.csun.edu/en/AViewerJ.html.
The USU welcomes your feedback on any of the topics discussed above and any other questions you may have regarding the project. Please direct any construction related feedback or inquiries to Bryanne Knight, Recreation Center Project Coordinator at bryanne.knight@csun.edu or 818-677-5652.
C.W. Driver has continued with the work on the future Student Recreation Center (SRC) electrical transformer enclosure. The foundation in this area was poured last week and the concrete masonry unit (CMU) block wall is currently being constructed (see picture on right). Next, the slab on grade concrete will be poured and the steel gate will be installed. Work on this area is estimated to be completed by the end of July, and then the fences will be removed and the area will be ready for the installation of the transformer which is scheduled later in the project.
Routing of the new cold and hot water lines in Lindley has been completed and has now moved into the lawn area just north of Vincennes Street. A temporary connection has been made in an effort to not interrupt (any further) the service of these lines to Redwood Hall. The current work includes the excavation of the area, a connection and welding of pipes, covering the pipes with an insulating material and then backfilling and compacting the area again. Completion of this work is expected at the end of July.
Work on the SRC mock-up (see picture on left) has also continued. The steel stud framing is currently being installed and it is anticipated that at the end of August a mini SRC building will be complete to test for water and air infiltration.
Starting on July 26, the Performance Hall parking lot will be closed for six (6) weeks to execute the upgrades to the area that are outlined in the SRC pool construction. This work includes installation of utilities, relocating the driveway, new curbing and repaving of the asphalt. This timeline was originally scheduled for six months, but in an effort minimize the impact to existing programs and services, C.W. Driver adjusted the schedule and the USU worked with Performance Hall staff to determine the timeline which would have the least amount of impact.
To view the SRC construction site, please visit the webcam at: http://usurec-cam.csun.edu/en/AViewerJ.html. Note: This camera is now accessible from computers not logged onto the CSUN network.
The USU welcomes your feedback on any of the topics discussed above and any other questions you may have regarding the project. Please direct any construction related feedback or inquiries to Bryanne Knight, Recreation Center Project Coordinator at bryanne.knight@csun.edu or 818-677-5652.
Please welcome on the left the newest member of the construction team, “Tiny”! He weighs 310 tons and has the capability of lifting 195,000 pounds which is the equivalent of a 757 airliner carrying 200 passengers. The crane began installing the steel on June 3 and thus far we have offloaded and installed eight (8) truckloads of structural steel (300,000 pounds).
The enclosure for the future Student Recreation Center (SRC) electrical transformer is located just south of the USU information booth. C.W. Driver has completed the excavation of this site which includes the installation of all conduit and is now preparing the area for the foundation pour which is scheduled for the week of June 22. The enclosure will consist of a concrete masonry unit (CMU) block wall which will match the adjacent buildings and a steel gate.
Work has continued on the routing of the new cold and hot water lines in Lindley (see picture on right) and the campus heating system is currently shutdown through Sunday, June 21, 2010 for the connection to PPM to be made. This work is scheduled to continue through the end of July.
To view the SRC construction site, please visit the webcam at: http://usurec-cam.csun.edu/en/AViewerJ.html. Note: This camera is now accessible from computers not logged onto the CSUN network.
The USU welcomes your feedback on any of the topics discussed above and any other questions you may have regarding the project. Please direct any construction related feedback or inquiries to Bryanne Knight, Recreation Center Project Coordinator at bryanne.knight@csun.edu or 818-677-5652.
The final area of slab on grade concrete was poured in Area C (south end) on Thursday, May 27 with approximately 540 cubic yards of concrete being poured. This roughly totals 1,510 cubic yards of concrete poured in all three sections. This is enough concrete to fill a 10-gallon gas tank more than 30,000 times!
Area C is also the future home of the largest fitness room in the Student Recreation Center (SRC). Walkerduct, illustrated in the picture on the right, was installed in the entire room which is approximately 12,500 square feet and is twice the size of the current Fitness Centre. The walkerduct can be seen by the gray sections of conduit on top of the yellow Stego wrap. All power and cable lines will be pulled through the walkerduct from the appropriate distribution rooms for connection. This allows for the cardiovascular equipment to potentially have individual screens for viewing your favorite television show or music videos while working out.
This week, C.W. Driver (Driver) completed the grading of the five locations the crane will be placed in order to position all the steel within the scope of the project. They assembled the 310 ton crane and on Thursday, June 3 the steel arrived and we are finally ABOVE GROUND!
Driver has also begun routing the piping for the installation of the new cold and hot water lines which will be connected to the main campus loop and support the SRC. The partial closure of Lindley and fences that have gone up around Redwood Hall are part of this scope of work. It also involves the shutdown of the campus heating system for the connection to be made and is scheduled to occur the week of June 14-21.
Work has also begun on a SRC mock-up (see picture on left). The mock-up will take all the critical exterior elements (i.e. concrete slab, steel frame, metal and glass panels, etc.) and assess how the construction will be coordinated and test it for water and air infiltration. This work aims to alleviate any potential future full-size coordination inconsistencies and potential delays due to unforeseen circumstances.
To view the SRC construction site, please visit the webcam at: http://usurec-cam.csun.edu/en/AViewerJ.html. . Note: This camera is now accessible from computers not logged onto the CSUN network.
The USU welcomes your feedback on any of the topics discussed above and any other questions you may have regarding the project. Please direct any construction related feedback or inquiries to Bryanne Knight, Recreation Center Project Coordinator at bryanne.knight@csun.edu or 818-677-5652.
Last Thursday, a huge milestone was completed on the Student Recreation Center (SRC) project. The slab on grade for the north and middle sections of the project (Area A & B) was poured! Slab on grade is the building level concrete (see picture on right). Approximately 970 cubic yards (over 195,000 gallons) of concrete was poured in these two areas. That is enough concrete to fill the current USU pool more than one and a half times! The final slab on grade pour (south end or Area C) is scheduled to occur during the week of May 24-28.
Once this concrete cures to the required hardness, the diamond cutouts, illustrated below, are where the structural steel will be installed. The base plates and structural columns will be attached to the bolts shown. These columns will anchor the structure to the foundation. This work is scheduled to begin the week of May 31-June 3.
During the preparation of Area C, the walkerduct for one of the future fitness rooms is being installed. The walkerduct will contain all of the power and cable connections for the fitness equipment which may (budget permitting) include televisions on the cardiovascular equipment. The installation of walkerduct also allows the USU flexibility to move floor box outlets and equipment as needed instead of the standard in-floor outlets.
Preparation has also begun for the installation of the new heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) cold and hot water lines which will be connected to the main campus loop and support the SRC. This connection is one of many sustainable efforts that the project is undertaking as we strive for LEED Gold certification. This effort reduces pollution by tapping in to the existing infrastructure instead of installing new equipment. This work is scheduled to begin the week of May 24.
To view the SRC construction site, please visit the webcam at: http://usurec-cam.csun.edu/en/AViewerJ.html. This camera can only be seen when you are logged on to the CSUN network.
The USU welcomes your feedback on any of the topics discussed above and any other questions you may have regarding the project. Please direct any construction related feedback or inquiries to Bryanne Knight, Recreation Center Project Coordinator at bryanne.knight@csun.edu or 818-677-5652.
On April 16, 2010, C. W. Driver (Driver) completed the foundation pouring of the middle and south ends (Areas B & C) of the Student Recreation Center (SRC) project. Driver has also completed the installation of the sewer line which was connected to the main sewer line in Zelzah earlier this year.
Work began on preparing the site for the slab on grade pour which is the building level concrete flooring. This work includes the installation of sand and a material called Stego wrap (see yellow in picture on right) which acts as a vapor barrier between the soil and the building concrete. Once the Stego wrap and sand are in place, rebar is laid on top, formwork (frame) is constructed and the slab on grade concrete is poured within the formwork. The north end (Area A) slab on grade pour is scheduled to begin next week.
The fire water line work began this week. Fire water is the water line which supports the fire sprinkler system in the building. Completion of this work will eventually include the installation of two new fire hydrants on the east side of the SRC.
To view the SRC construction site, please visit the webcam at: http://usurec-cam.csun.edu/en/AViewerJ.html. This camera can only be seen when you are logged on to the CSUN network.
The USU welcomes your feedback on any of the topics discussed above and any other questions you may have regarding the project. Please direct any construction related feedback or inquiries to Bryanne Knight, Recreation Center Project Coordinator at bryanne.knight@csun.edu or 818-677-5652.
The north end (Area A) of the Student Recreation Center (SRC) foundations have been poured (see picture on the left). In approximately twenty-eight (28) days the foundation concrete will be strong enough to support the installation of structural steel.
Currently, C.W. Driver (Driver) is installing the under-slab conduits for the ground floor plumbing, electrical and telecommunication lines. They have also began work to connect to the SRC power source from an existing manhole. Power lines will be run for the SRC from that manhole down to the transformer and then back to the SRC building.
During the state budget closure (April 6-9), Driver will be rerouting the telecommunication lines which operate one of the campus bluelight phones and the parking booth located in parking lot G4. The lines are currently running through the future pool location. To avoid any power outages to these spaces during regular operation, the work has been intentionally scheduled during the campus closure.
Additionally during the break, Driver will be eliminating an electrical vault which is located just outside the Fitness Centre in the grass area. Protective sleeves (conduit) will be added around the lines in this vault, a lightweight concrete will be poured over it to identify it in the future, and then the area will be re-compacted with dirt until the scheduled upgrades to the area are completed later in the project. This will avoid having an unsightly metal vault cover in the main USU/SRC walkway when the area is reworked as part of the project.
To view the SRC construction site, please visit the webcam at: http://usurec-cam.csun.edu/en/AViewerJ.html. This camera can only be seen when you are logged on to the CSUN network.
The USU welcomes your feedback on any of the topics discussed above and any other questions you may have regarding the project. Please direct any construction related feedback or inquiries to Bryanne Knight, Recreation Center Project Coordinator at bryanne.knight@csun.edu or 818-677-5652.
Upon completing the deep underground electrical work, C.W. Driver (Driver) began the excavation of the Student Recreation Center (SRC) foundations. The entire SRC foundation excavation is expected to be completed today! Once the foundations are excavated, rebar will be placed in the area to provide structural reinforcement in preparation for pouring the foundation concrete. As you can see in the picture, base plates which will provide anchor points for the structural steel frame of the building will also be set in the rebar before the foundation concrete is poured.
Also, prior to pouring the foundation, an elastomeric waterproof sheet will be placed around the elevator pits. The waterproofing is layered between the dirt and the rebar to create a waterproof barrier between the foundation slab and the dirt. This protects the elevator system from damage which may occur if groundwater were to seep into the pit, as well as protecting the soil from contamination if the hydraulic fluid from the elevator were to leak.
Next week Driver will begin pouring the foundation of sections A & B – the north and middle sections of the SRC. After approximately twenty-eight (28) days the concrete will have cured and attain a sufficient hardness which will then allow for the structural steel to be erected.
To view the SRC construction site, please visit the webcam at: http://usurec-cam.csun.edu/en/AViewerJ.html. This camera can only be seen when you are logged on to the CSUN network. The campus is currently working on installing two more cameras around the site; more information to come on those in the future.
The USU welcomes your feedback on any of the topics discussed above and any other questions you may have regarding the project. Please direct any construction related feedback or inquiries to Bryanne Knight, Recreation Center Project Coordinator at bryanne.knight@csun.edu or 818-677-5652.
The over-excavation of the Student Recreation Center (SRC) site, which began Feb 1, encountered an unknown 6x6 foot concrete cistern on the western side of the future SRC. An additional field instruction was given to the C.W. Driver (Driver) to demolish the cistern and complete the remaining over-excavation of the site. While unforeseen, no delays were caused. Currently, Driver is re-compacting the soil and will begin their work on the deep underground electrical next week.
The USU, Driver, and Facilities Planning, Design & Construction staff have been working to confirm the Master Construction Schedule which details all SRC construction work. During this process the team is identifying areas of concern which may impact other areas on campus. Once these are identified, the USU will work with Driver to mitigate the impact and inform all parties effected by the work. Some of the areas currently identified include:
• Prairie Street
• Vincennes Street
• USU east entrance
• Connection to the new Matador Drive
To view the SRC construction site please visit the webcam at: http://usurec-cam.csun.edu/en/AViewerJ.html. This camera can only be seen when you are logged on to the CSUN network. The campus is currently working on installing two more cameras around the site; more information to come.
The USU welcomes your feedback on any of the topics discussed above and any other questions you may have regarding the project. Please direct any construction related feedback or inquiries to Bryanne Knight, Recreation Center Project Coordinator at bryanne.knight@csun.edu or 818-677-5652.
Student Recreation Center (SRC) project is divided into three sections (A, B, & C). Section A is the north end of the site, B is in the middle and C is the south end. The deep underground electrical work began last week on section A has been completed and the work on section B is expected to be done by the end of next week.
During the deep electrical work, the contractor digs a trench, lays down the conduit infrastructure (which will house the electrical and telecommunication wires), pours a lightweight concrete over the conduit, backfills the trench with dirt and then re-compacts the area. All of this work is below the foundation of the building.
Next week C.W. Driver will be digging the locations of the elevators and installing the casings for the mechanical equipment which will operate the two elevators in the SRC . 
On a different note, the marketing of the project has really been doing its job. We have had tiny spectators climbing the fences just to get a peek at the project…
To view the SRC construction site yourself, please visit the webcam at: http://usurec-cam.csun.edu/en/AViewerJ.html. This camera can only be seen when you are logged on to the CSUN network. The campus is currently working on installing two more cameras around the site; more information to come in the future.
The USU welcomes your feedback on any of the topics discussed above and any other questions you may have regarding the project. Please direct any construction related feedback or inquiries to Bryanne Knight, Recreation Center Project Coordinator at bryanne.knight@csun.edu or 818-677-5652.
The over-excavation of the Student Recreation Center (SRC) site, which began Feb 1, encountered an unknown 6x6 foot concrete cistern on the western side of the future SRC. An additional field instruction was given to the C.W. Driver (Driver) to demolish the cistern and complete the remaining over-excavation of the site. While unforeseen, no delays were caused. Currently, Driver is re-compacting the soil and will begin their work on the deep underground electrical next week.
The USU, Driver, and Facilities Planning, Design & Construction staff have been working to confirm the Master Construction Schedule which details all SRC construction work. During this process the team is identifying areas of concern which may impact other areas on campus. Once these are identified, the USU will work with Driver to mitigate the impact and inform all parties effected by the work. Some of the areas currently identified include:
• Prairie Street
• Vincennes Street
• USU east entrance
• Connection to the new Matador Drive
To view the SRC construction site please visit the webcam at: http://usurec-cam.csun.edu/en/AViewerJ.html. This camera can only be seen when you are logged on to the CSUN network. The campus is currently working on installing two more cameras around the site; more information to come.
The USU welcomes your feedback on any of the topics discussed above and any other questions you may have regarding the project. Please direct any construction related feedback or inquiries to Bryanne Knight, Recreation Center Project Coordinator at bryanne.knight@csun.edu or 818-677-5652.
The official notice to proceed with the Student Recreation Center (SRC) construction was received on December 21, 2009 [insert rousing cheers here]. The SRC contractor, C.W. Driver (Driver), began construction by closing down parking lot G4 in order to install the construction fences, restripe the employee and student parking spaces, and install the construction related signage.
Over the break, C.W. Driver began the initial excavation of the building footprint. The excavation included the removal of asphalt, parking meters, fencing and landscaping. Traffic was affected on Zelzah [insert honking horns here] when Driver began working on Zelzah in order to connect the future sewer pipes to a main line which runs under Zelzah. The university was closed for part of this time and work was completed on this project prior to the start of the semester, when traffic was increased.
Before the start of the Spring semester, Driver installed the promotional and directional signage around the fencing to reroute vehicle and pedestrian traffic [insert grumblings here]. The USU is seeking feedback about these signs: Did they get you where you needed to go? Were they easy to find and read? What suggestions do you have for signage improvement? Please direct all feedback to reccenter@csun.edu.
As classes started the week of January 18, we experienced a tremendous amount of rain [insert thunder claps here] which halted construction until the following week. When the rain concluded and the site was almost dry again, Driver began turning over the dirt to complete the drying process and prepare it for over-excavation which began this week.
To view the SRC construction site please visit the webcam at: http://usurec-cam.csun.edu/en/AViewerJ.html[insert oohs and ahhs here]. This camera can only be seen when you are logged on to the CSUN network. The campus is currently working on installing two more cameras around the site; more information to come on those in the future.
The USU welcomes your feedback on any of the topics discussed above and any other questions you may have regarding the project. Please direct any construction related feedback or inquiries to Bryanne Knight, Recreation Center Project Coordinator at bryanne.knight@csun.edu or 818-677-5652.
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