{"680384":{"#nid":"680384","#data":{"type":"news","title":"The Campus Construction Journey Continues","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAcross campus, one cannot help but encounter the familiar orange and white construction cones and barriers. For more than a year, they have seemingly been everywhere. Several students \u2014 and Buzz \u2014 even commandeered one of the orange barriers during the January snow days and used it as a sled. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow, back in its original location, the barrier serves as an important safety mechanism, and the safety of the campus community is paramount during these active projects. The Georgia Tech Police Department (GTPD) and campus environmental safety teams regularly review project parameters, recommending proper signage and safety protocols. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStaying informed is another way of staying safe. To help the community stay current on the status of campus construction, team members within Infrastructure and Sustainability created an interactive tool that tracks each construction project. With a combination map and calendar, users can see when projects are scheduled to begin and end. Additionally, ADA routes can be located by zooming in on individual projects. Click \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gtfacilities.maps.arcgis.com\/apps\/instant\/slider\/index.html?appid=60287828a9b94c63bb5b904612b327dd\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E to try it out. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERead below for the latest information on campus construction and renovation projects.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERecently Completed\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFacchetti Laboratories\/Manufacturing Related Disciplines Complex (MRDC)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EIn the MRDC building, renovation wrapped on five wet labs, three supporting office spaces for the primary investigator, and his student assistants.\u202fFour wet labs were completely renovated with entirely new systems, including chemical and polypropylene fume hoods. These updated labs will support the research team and their work in materials science, specifically wearable and flexible electronic circuit technologies.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESoon to Wrap Up\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u2018Pathway of Progress: Celebrating Georgia Tech Women\u2019\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EWith the recent removal of construction fencing, the walkway from central to east campus is now open for foot traffic, and the \u003Cem\u003EPathway of Progress\u003C\/em\u003E installation nears completion. This permanent tribute to the achievements and legacies of Tech women, and the accompanying digital experience,, will officially open Saturday, March 8, with a campuswide celebration. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2025\/02\/06\/pathway-progress-nears-completion?utm_source=newsletter\u0026amp;utm_medium=email\u0026amp;utm_content=Full%20Story%0A\u0026amp;utm_campaign=Daily%20Digest%20-%20Feb.%2010%2C%202025\u0022\u003ELearn more\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEast Campus Streetscapes\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EAlong Techwood Drive and the east side of campus, the renovation of sidewalks and roadways will improve pedestrian and micromobility (bicycles, scooters, and skateboards) access while improving campus connectivity. The remaining phase of work includes the revised intersection of Fourth Street and Techwood Drive along with milling and paving the road from Fourth Street to Ferst Drive. The project is expected to be completed in late April.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFerst Drive Realignment and Cycle Track \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EThe excitement around this project continues as the northern arc of the cycle track from Sixth Street to the mid-block crossing at the Klaus Advanced Computing Building and the Mac Neese Baseball Park opened earlier this semester. Individuals who use a micromobility vehicle on campus must obey the rules of the road or will be subject to citation by GTPD.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPhases 3 and 4 are currently in progress and encompass the area across from the Campus Recreation Center near the Exhibition Hall, the ISyE Annex, and the Groseclose Building. Phase 3 will realign Ferst Drive at Regents Drive, eliminating the traffic signal and enabling connectivity to the future bicycle infrastructure southwest of campus. Phase 4 addresses Ferst Drive from Fowler Street to Williams Street in Tech Square. The entire project is slated for completion by May. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/facilities.gatech.edu\/projects\/ferst-drive-realignment-cycle-track\u0022\u003ERead more here\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIn Progress\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAerospace Engineering Aircraft Hangar\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003ELocated in the North Avenue Research Area, the state-of-the-art, 10,000-square-foot aircraft hangar will house an electric powertrain laboratory, a propulsion system test cell, an avionics lab, composite fabrication areas, and an area for integrating prototype aircraft. A particular focus will be electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft and other electric aircraft. The project is scheduled for completion in the spring. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ae.gatech.edu\/news\/2024\/08\/georgia-tech-breaks-ground-new-hangar?utm_source=newsletter\u0026amp;utm_medium=email\u0026amp;utm_content=Full%20Story%0A\u0026amp;utm_campaign=Daily%20Digest%20-%20Aug.%2020%2C%202024\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ERead more about the Aerospace Engineering Hangar.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EArtificial Intelligence Manufacturing Pilot Facility (AIMPF)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EThe Advanced Manufacturing Pilot Facility (AMPF) is a research and development facility associated with the Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute. As a translational research facility, AMPF is focused on the scale-up of manufacturing capabilities from laboratory scale to pilot-scale industrial applications. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Artificial Intelligence Manufacturing Pilot Facility (AIMPF) is the next stage in the program\u2019s development. This new phase of the facility will integrate artificial intelligence, robotics, and augmented reality to develop and test a new generation of manufacturing systems and processes. As a key component of the Georgia AI Manufacturing Technology corridor, AIMPF will develop and deploy talent and innovation in artificial intelligence for all manufacturing sectors.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ED.M. Smith Building Renewal \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EThe building\u2019s infrastructure will be upgraded, adding wheelchair access, an elevator, and new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. A virtual lab and hoteling space will be created for the School of Public Policy. Interior demolition and abatement are complete, with interior construction well underway. The exterior of the building is undergoing repairs, the brick is being repointed, and new windows are being installed. In support of campus climate goals, electrification plans are in place, and the renovated building will no longer rely on steam from the central plant for daily operation. Renovations are scheduled for completion this fall. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHarrison Square Infrastructure Improvements for Campus Chilled Water System\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EThe campus chilled water distribution system is responsible for providing cool air for campus buildings. In July, a pipe failure 20 feet below Harrison Square resulted in the loss of air conditioning to many buildings. The repair is complete, but with the area excavated, teams in Infrastructure and Sustainability are fully implementing improvements to the system in this area, making it more efficient and resilient. This work is ongoing, and a completion date is in progress. Read the full story \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2024\/09\/10\/beneath-surface-repairing-georgia-techs-chilled-water-system?utm_source=newsletter\u0026amp;utm_medium=email\u0026amp;utm_content=Full%20Story%0A\u0026amp;utm_campaign=The%20Whistle%20-%20Sept.%2023%2C%202024\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThomas A. Fanning Student-Athlete Performance Center \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EConstruction continues on the 100,000-square-foot facility, which will feature strength and conditioning space, nutrition areas, sports medicine offices, ticket sales, dining, and academic support space. In addition, the building will include state-of-the-art sports science and analytics spaces. Currently, steel structuring is ongoing through March, with exterior work \u2014 brick, stone, and roofing \u2014 beginning shortly thereafter.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe southbound lane of Techwood Drive adjacent to the project will remain closed until project completion in 2026. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ramblinwreck.com\/student-athlete-performance-center-to-be-named-in-honor-of-fanning\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ERead more here\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECurran Street Residence Hall \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EThe first new residence hall on campus since 2005, this new facility for first-year students is located on the west side of campus along Northside Drive between Eighth and Ninth streets. The 191,000-square-foot building will contain 862 beds with rooms configured for double occupancy and the flexibility to rearrange the in-room furniture layout, as well as collaborative learning spaces, community lounges, and group kitchens. Foundation work, structural steel and framing, and underground utility work are currently in progress. Project completion is scheduled for 2026. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gatech.edu\/news\/2023\/02\/16\/georgia-tech-moves-forward-plans-construct-new-student-housing\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ERead more here.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETech Square Phase 3\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003ERising daily, this project has reached 18 stories, with a projected topping-out targeted for March. This phase of Tech Square will include 415,000 square feet of academic and research space within two high-rise towers anchored by a large plaza and retail space at street level. The 14-story Scheller Tower will house the MBA and Executive Education programs for the Scheller College of Business and is named in recognition of the philanthropic commitment of Roberta and Ernest Scheller Jr., IM 1952, HON Ph.D. 2013. The 18-story George Tower, named to recognize Penny and Bill George, IE 1964, HON Ph.D. 2008, will be the new home for the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering. The projected occupancy date is early 2026. Read more about the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/about-scheller\/tech-square\/tech-square-phase-3.html\u0022\u003EScheller Tower\u003C\/a\u003E and the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/isye-george-tower\u0022\u003EGeorge Tower\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOn the Horizon\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHowell and Smith Residence Hall Renovation\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EWith the goal of preserving their historic character, both halls will be renovated to meet projected housing needs. Current plans are to update building systems and interior spaces. A new connecting structure will join the two halls, creating a central entry point, which will provide additional study and gathering space. This project is currently in the design phase with completion scheduled for mid-2028.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ECampus construction projects are moving forward as planned.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Campus construction projects are moving forward as planned."}],"uid":"35028","created_gmt":"2025-02-11 20:32:49","changed_gmt":"2025-02-18 14:52:16","author":"cbrim3","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-02-11T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2025-02-11T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"676268":{"id":"676268","type":"image","title":"west_view.jpg","body":"\u003Cp\u003EImage of the new Curran Street residence hall from the corner of 8th Street and Curran Street, looking west toward Northside Drive.\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1739306305","gmt_created":"2025-02-11 20:38:25","changed":"1739382170","gmt_changed":"2025-02-12 17:42:50","alt":"Image of new Curran Street residence hall from the corner of 8th Street and Curran Street.","file":{"fid":"260017","name":"west_view.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/02\/11\/west_view.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/02\/11\/west_view.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":23512,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/02\/11\/west_view.jpg?itok=98ttA_0s"}},"676267":{"id":"676267","type":"image","title":"buzzz_sledding.PNG","body":"\u003Cp\u003EBuzz and students sledding on a construction barrier.\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1739305989","gmt_created":"2025-02-11 20:33:09","changed":"1739307553","gmt_changed":"2025-02-11 20:59:13","alt":"Buzz and students sledding on a construction barrier.","file":{"fid":"260016","name":"buzzz_sledding.PNG","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/02\/11\/buzzz_sledding.PNG","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/02\/11\/buzzz_sledding.PNG","mime":"image\/png","size":205817,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/02\/11\/buzzz_sledding.PNG?itok=MQGzUDiM"}},"676269":{"id":"676269","type":"image","title":"lindsey.jpg","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThe exterior of the D.M. 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