Klarman Hall Construction Scheduled for 2016 Completion

ByCHRISTOPHER BYRNS

The construction of Klarman Hall is now slated to be completed by Jan. 13 2016, falling behind its original goal, according to KyuJung Whang, vice president for facilities services.

The project has been tracking about a week behind schedule, Whang said. The current forecast is about nine days behind schedule, but the Cornell team and the contractor are looking for opportunities to make up time.

The 33,250-square-foot building, which will connect to Goldwin Smith Hall, will be Cornells first new building for the humanities since Goldwin Smith opened in 1905.

According to Whang, workers will install glass for the buildings atrium in mid-April, if the weather cooperates. East Avenue which has been closed to through traffic because of the construction since January 2014 will reopen for two way traffic next month, Whang said.

Mechanics, electricians and plumbers are working together with construction workers to complete the project, according to Whang. Currently, workers are preparing to put wall studs in the north block and finish the drywall in the south block.

Most recently, General Contractor Welliver McGuire finished installing the steel truss, which will support the buildings glass atrium.

In addition to the installation of the glass for the atrium, Whang said students can expect to see work on the interior of the building this semester.

Completion of steel and beginning of installation of glass for the atrium [is scheduled for this semester] as well as the continued interior work roughing in mechanical and electrical systems, piping, fire protection and drywall, Whang said. Curtain wall and other framing for glazing and glass will also be installed [this semester].

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Klarman Hall Construction Scheduled for 2016 Completion