Since the majority of students departed from campus back in March, the construction on the Beitz Center has continued in perusal of a March 2021 grand opening. The following updates on the building process of the Bietz Center have been shared with the Accent by Marty Hamilton, associate vice president of financial administration.
According to Hamilton, there have not been any delays over the past four months, and the grand opening of the Bietz Center is expected to be scheduled for March 2021.
“The pandemic has created some material supply delays, but we continue to be optimistic we can get the building construction completed by December 2020,” Hamilton said. “Moving all of the departments, moving Campus Shop and opening a new eatery has its challenges, and they all need time to relocate.”
When asked what important updates there are for students, Hamilton said the school redesigned the parking lot signage and installed them all over campus, which provides an improvement in visibility.
Additionally, students can expect to see updates all over campus in the Fall, including a remodeled first-floor restroom in Talge Hall, all Brock Hall bathrooms remodeled, a new elevator and sidewalk entrance at Wright Hall, a new air purification system in all campus buildings and Florida Hospital Hall’s name change to AdventHealth Hall.
“I hope you all realize the COVID-19 pandemic will require some lifestyle changes we are forced to make to keep us all healthy,” Hamilton said. “We are very hopeful this will not severely alter the college experience you expect.”
Here is a complete list of updates on the Bietz Center construction:
Currently happening: completed roof installation, installation of HVAC equipment, installation of HVAC interior ductwork and fire sprinkler system (both 90% complete), completion of electrical and plumbing rough-in, interior metal framing (95% complete), installation of exterior brick and stone (50% complete) and the current installation of exterior trim and windows.
Yet to finish: drywall, interior trims/finishes and flooring, interior and exterior glass, restrooms, sidewalks, exterior columns, parking lot, landscaping, dining patio, second-floor patio/balcony and paint.
Construction behind the Bietz Center, where they have already installed the exterior bricks on the wall. Photo by Paola Mora Zepeda.
Inside the Bietz Center. Currently workers are fininishing the installation of the HVAC interior ductwork and fire sprinkler system. Photo by Paola Mora Zepeda.
The main stairs on the front sides of the Bietz Center have already been built, and workers are now focusing on completing the roof installation. Photo by Paola Mora Zepeda.
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