Passersby of Schar Hall this morning likely noticed a new hue on the south-facing side of the building. Our construction crew applied a salmon – or is it Nantucket red? – spray-on sealant to the facility’s exterior wall. Not all buildings could pull off such a color in the winter, but it looks great on you, Schar Hall! commexpansionMore Posts

In preparation for the foundation of Snow Family Grand Atrium, the construction crew poured the footings for the two-story glass structure on Feb. 19. This is the view from Lebanon Avenue. For technology geeks out there, the atrium’s large video screen will be secured to the steel beams on the far right. Thanks to Associate Professor Vic Costello for the image. commexpansionMore Posts

Anyone else envious of the construction worker’s view from the cupola? Us, too! With Schar Hall’s steel trusses in place, workers have started laying sheets of metal for the roof. Additionally, the building’s second floor seems to be getting more attention in recent days. The entire floor, sans the boardroom, has been covered up with insulation and the first layer of … Continue Reading →

If one isn’t paying close attention, the communications expansion project – most notably the sites for Schar Hall and Steers Pavilion – seemingly changes overnight. It snuck past us at first, but the steel frame that will support Schar Hall’s cupola was installed this week (see the top right of the above photograph). Additionally, crews cleared and prepped the site … Continue Reading →

Construction crews elevated Dwight C. Schar Hall on Feb. 4 to new heights, installing the first parts of the facility’s steel roof trusses. The crew members are working from west to east, beginning on the side closest to Williamson Avenue. commexpansionMore Posts

What’s the view look like standing on the second floor of Schar Hall? Are there any interior walls up yet? What’s the status of Turner Theatre?  These questions and more are answered in this 30-second video of the construction’s progress. Kudos to Bryan Baker, coordinator of sound and video projects, for the update! commexpansionMore Posts