University of Minnesota
Samuel C. Lind
Lind Hall
(U of M Lind Hall Renovation)
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
UPDATED: 11/04/22
Disruption Avoidance Alerts
Truck Deliveries for Furniture - Path and space, Oct-Nov
Truck Deliveries for Department Moves - Path and space, Oct - Jan 2023
Overall Project Schedule
Abatement process (3rd floor/2nd floor, basement, sub-basement, exterior windows): June 2021 - November 2021
Construction:
- Lower Level - December 2021 - August 2022
- 2nd floor: November 2021 - August 2022
- 3rd floor: August 2021 - August 2022
- 4th Floor - Complete August 2022
Site and exterior work: May 2021 - August 2022
Project closeout: August 2022 - October 2022
Furniture and A/V Install: September 2022 - November 2022
Departments Move-in: November 2022 - December 2022
Taylor Center and Starbucks open: Janurary 2023
Open for Classes: January 2023
Renovation on Existing Building Renderings
UPDATE: Site Logistics
Church St. pedestrian is now open with no barriers (except for minor deliveries/work in that lane) Be aware.
Scholars Walk
Addition and pathway to the Scholars Walk are complete.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
COMPLETED
Department Moves: CSE - 1st floor
Department Moves: Student Org - LL
ONGOING
Lower-level painting
FFE Installation
Washing
Card and key access
UPCOMING
Department Moves: CS&E - 3rd Floor
Department Moves: PC Lab, and Help Desk - Lower Level
Exterior add-ons, sidewalk repairs, and lighting on the East courtyard.
ADDITIONAL POTENTIAL DISRUPTIONS
Signs and safety cones are being misplaced/taken. Remain aware of Lind Hall's construction area and respect the safety protocols (walk bikes in Church Street, watch for flag-person, distance yourself from fenced areas, etc.)
WEEKLY PROGRESS PHOTOS
Monthly Building Status
updated info on the week of 10/31/22
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Sub-Basement North and South:
• Complete
Lower Level:
• Ceilings
• Bench seating area
• IT Help Desk
• Painting
1st Floor:
• New Scope Adds
2nd Floor:
• Film installation remaining
• Signage installation remaining
3rd Floor:
• Film installation remaining
• Signage installation remaining
4th Floor:
• Complete
Exterior:
• Fencing down
• Link complete
• Tuckpointing complete
Can you name this preserved historic room/space in Lind Hall?
Taylor Center, "once the Engineering Library—now houses a new computer lab that is already drawing about 200 students a day! The Taylor Center is named in honor of George “Bill” Taylor, a 1934 mechanical engineering graduate" (UMN, CSE news). Recently renovated, it's existing oak carries throughout the lab showcasing its historic character.
Collaborative Design Group
James O'Shea - Principal & Project architect Mortenson Construction
Travis Heilig - Superintendent Avin Kallenbach- Senior Project Manager