Welcome to the SMC renovation website. Here you will find useful information on the prior renovations as well as some upcoming renovations. As a new or returning student you may not recognize some areas of the SMC or you may be confused with the construction which is happening. This website will explain everything you need to know about the construction. Below you can stay up to date by reading the Blog entries. Also be sure to look at the FAQ, Timeline, and Virtual Tour. If you are still unclear after this you can fill out the Comment Form.
The wet weather has slowed progress at the site slightly. The soil remediation is about finished and that will open the site to the foundation work and steel. Weather permitting, we should see the steel framework of the addition begin to take shape on December 3!
A small portion of the Open Rec Area has been taken for the construction of an emergency exit hallway. This hallway is required per code once the emergency exit at the south end of the Open Rec Area is no longer accessible. The construction of the hallway has eliminated the use of one basketball net.
On Monday, contractors began digging the hole that will be the main mechanical room for the building addition. The hole is located on the southeast corner of the existing Open Rec Area. The site should become a little louder over the coming days as workers begin to remove the rock that is in this area.
The south vestibule at the RMPR building entrance will be demolished on Monday, October 5. Look for pictures of this work to be posted shortly!
The University held a pre-bid conference on September 24, 2009. Bids for phase 2 are due on November 2, 2009.
Just a reminder for all MU students…
Please do NOT enter the construction areas. Your safety is our priority throughout the renovation!
Phase II of the SMC renovation began this morning with the assembly of the site fencing. This phase includes the construction of the addition to the south and east sides of the building. The additions to the Fitness Center, construction of the Student Program and Student Organizational Offices, construction of the atrium, and the new Information Desk will be completed during this phase.
The South entrance nearest the Reighard Multipurpose Room will be closed for the entire project.
Check back often for construction photos and updates!
The entire Fitness Center is scheduled to be re-opened on the afternoon of Tuesday, September 15. At this time, the reception desk and main entrance will return to their original locations. The locker rooms are still under construction and will be completed in the near future.
The SMC Fitness Center construction continues this week as the rubber flooring in the cardiovascular room is cleaned and prepped to be glued back down. The floor will be glued on Wednesday. Thursday and Friday will be cleaning days as we prepare to re-open the room. We anticipate the room will be re-opened on Friday afternoon. Again, thank you for your patience during this phase of the renovation.
Welcome to our SMC Renovation Blog! We will be posting updates and important information regarding the status of the project here. Please feel free to offer your comments or questions.
This summer, Phase 1 of the renovation was completed. This included moving the utilities that were under George St. Moving these utilities will allow us to build on what was formally George St. Phase 1 also included the expansion of the parking lot at the South end of the Student Memorial Center.
