Campus construction projects to take place through March 2018

From December 2017 – March 2018, construction updates and improvements will take place across the East Campus housing areas. Students, faculty, staff, and visitors should exercise caution around construction zones. The following information is a synopsis of the construction projects.

Schedules and Sequencing

Scaffolding will be erected on Halls 1-4 to complete a chimney reconstruction project. Construction is expected to be finalized in mid-to late March. The projected scheduled is as follows:

Halls 3 and 4 scaffolding will start Monday, December 18, and is expected to take 3 weeks.
Halls 1 and 2 scaffolding will start Friday, January 5.
Construction will occur from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and various hours on weekends.
Halls 3 and 4 scaffolding removal will begin Saturday, February 13.
Concurrently, work will be done to repair the roofs of Hall 1-4 due to st
Work will also be done over the holiday break to make improvements to the Student Center, including adding new furniture.

Safety and Parking

The tower scaffold will be 12’ x 12’, free standing, with caged ladders.
Covered pedestrian walkways will extend from exit doors and in the food service facility in the dorms.
A safe zone will be marked with caution tape 8’ around all towers.
The ladders will be locked during non-work hours to prevent climbing.
During the construction of the chimney project, drones may be utilized. The ASU Police Department will be notified.
Deliveries of materials will be made by tractor trailer rigs and may limit access to frontage roads for a short period. Flagman will be available for traffic control.
All construction workers will wear vests and hardhats labeled “LRA”.
Work hours are between 7 and 3:30 Monday thru Friday.
Some student parking spaces may be impacted during staging and debris removal. Communication and alternative parking spaces will be made available to those students, if needed.

Housing - Residential Halls 5 & 6

In early January 2018, Albany State will begin a construction project to upgrade rooms in Residential Halls 5 and 6.
Approximately 50 students will be impacted and re-assigned to a different suite/room. While new rooms will be comparable in size and aesthetics, students may be residing in a different residence hall for the 2018 spring semester.
Students will not incur any additional expenses as a result of the move. Impacted students will be directly contacted by the housing office.

For more information or questions regarding the construction work, please contact Facilities Management at 229-430-0697.

In the case of an emergency, contact the ASU Police Department at (229) 430-4711.