PSU Mckee Hall Bathroom Renovation
What’s behind the wall?
Poole Anderson began working on the McKee Hall renovations at the very end of December. We performed some preliminary work in the attic Spaces near stack B, but our focus throughout this spring will be in Stack A. This month, we are doing demolition work in the bathroom spaces to open them up and prepare for the new construction to create the single use bathrooms. This will create some noise as we have to chip out the existing tile flooring assemblies. Concurrently, we are working in the attic space to transform it into additional student bedrooms. That process begins with removing the insulation to create a safe work space and expose existing electrical conduit that needs to be rerouted before moving on to build up the new flooring assembly. The install of the new flooring assembly consists of installing steel and wood reinforcing before an engineered concrete plank is laid across and covered with plywood. You will likely be able to hear when those materials are installed, but it should only last two weeks.
Follow along for more updates and stay turned for information regarding an upcoming opportunity to tour the space!
April Project Updates
Work is moving ahead across the project with steady progress in both interior and exterior areas. Plumbing activities continue to advance, including installation of vent piping through the roof and completion of inspections through the 4th floor. Pressure testing has been successfully completed for the domestic water system on Levels B and 1, as well as for the sprinkler system across all floors, which is now ready for final tie-ins. Field measurements have also been taken for vanity tops in B-3 to support upcoming installations.
Bathroom areas on the lower levels are continuing to take shape, with primer completed in B-2 and 3 scheduled to follow. Tile flooring has been installed on Level B, and door frames are now in place on Levels B, 1, and 2. All major trades, including plumbing, electrical, and HVAC, are coordinated and prepared to begin finish work within the bathroom spaces.
Progress on the upper floors remains strong, with the majority of ductwork installed on Level 4 and in-wall and above-ceiling inspections in bedrooms and bathrooms scheduled next. Coordination efforts are also underway to support upcoming work, including pull planning and scheduled shutdowns in preparation for starting Stack B.
On the exterior, installation of new dormer windows is currently in progress, contributing to the continued transformation of the building.
March Project Updates
Construction is progressing rapidly! All of the bathroom floors recently received concrete infill where the previous tile and setting bed was removed (sorry about that noise!). Now we are able to layout the new floor plan and start framing those walls. We are well underway with this on the lower levels and the electrician, plumber, mechanical, and sprinkler contractors have been busy getting their wiring, piping, and ductwork in place for the initial inspections. Simultaneously, we are working in the attic space to get the new bedrooms built. The walls have been framed and the electrical work is about to begin. We recently completed the welding work required to rearrange the existing steel that extended across the future bedroom windows.
Interested in seeing the space for yourselves? Come join us on March 25th at 4pm to receive a tour of the space, learn more about the project and team and partake in a unique opportunity to sign one of the steel beams!
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Layout and bottom track in future bathroom location. markings on slab indicate existing conduit to avoid
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New channel steel installed to open up dormer windows
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New insulation installed on piping in underground crawl space
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Steel set for mechanical pad to prep for future HRU
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Wood blocking and plumbing rough ins installed in wall at shower location
February Project Updates
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Demo of existing walls in progress
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Existing bathroom fixtures were broken down to be removed
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Existing bathroom tile floor assembly chipped out in prep for future floors
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Existing ceiling was removed on the 3rd floor in prep for the new bathrooms
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Insulation was removed from floor to allow safe access for welding new steel
- Wood and steel reinforcement installed in attic to support new floor system
