Roadway and Landscaping

Oct. 2024—Masons worked on washing the exterior brickwork while other subcontractors continued with drywall, insulation, painting, polishing and ductwork. They also completed paving the new roadway and tied it into the existing parking lot. Landscapers prepped the new parking lot islands for planting.

Exterior Brick Installation Wraps Up

Sept. 2024—Elevator installation for the north end of the building progressed, with the platform and guiding system completed. Plumbing fixtures and tile installation continued. Excavation work began to lay conduits for exterior lighting. Masons completed the exterior brick installation.

Painting Begins

Aug. 2024—Painting rooms and polishing bathroom floors started on the first level of the building's south side. Contractors also finished paving the new parking lot. Other work this month included installing drywall, plumbing, curtain walls, brickwork, elevators and roofing systems.

Brick Installation

July 2024—Contractors made significant progress with brick installation along the entirety of the building's east side, with three distinct color tones used to create visual interest. Other installation work included windows, waterproofing, drywall, and the elevator rail system.

All Areas Progressing

June 2024—In late June, contractors finished work on the roof. They continued installing insulation, masonry bricks, waterproofing, drywall, steel and ductwork. Concrete curbs are also underway for the new parking lot.

Sheathing and Masonry

June 2024—Progress was made with fireproofing, electrical conduits, plumbing, and ductwork. Contractors continued framing the interior rooms and installing drywall. Exterior sheathing wrapped up on the north side ahead of the brick veneer installation. 

Drone Enclosure Installed

May 2024—In late May, contractors continued exterior wall framing and interior partitioning. They also installed the drone enclosure to the west of the new building, where students taking drone courses at STLCC will be able to hone their piloting skills.

Sheathing, Masonry and Roof Progress

May 2024—In early May, contractors continued to work on interior partitioning, waterproofing and masonry blocks. Drywall boards were installed for exterior sheathing, while work continued on the roof for the south side and prep work began for the north side. Landscaping also started for the new parking lot.

Door Frames and Interior Partitions

April 2024—Metal door frames were installed and work began on interior partitioning, which will divide the building's rooms. Contractors also worked on exterior framing and sheathing, mineral wool insulation installation, and installing the roof on the south side.

Steel, Insulation and MEP

March 2024—March was a busy month for contractors. On the south side of the building, roof steel was installed, insulation and drywall installation began, and ductwork, plumbing, and electrical work continued. On the north side of the building, steel erection continued, formwork for concrete was set up, and ductwork and fireproofing steel began.

Beam Topping Out

Jan. 2024—The beam that was signed in December by employees and students was placed into the structure. This topping out celebration signifies reaching the highest point in construction.

Concrete and Steel Installation

Jan. 2024—Construction crews installed steel beams, columns, and decking sheets, concrete curbs around the new parking lot, and formwork for the floor slab on the south side of the building. 

Beam Signing

Dec. 2023—Students and staff gathered to sign their names on one of the beams that will soon be added to the Health Sciences and Technology Center structure. Their names will become part of STLCC history as the beam supports the new building for years to come.

Steel Erection Begins

Nov. 2023—Steel erection is officially underway, with columns, beams and trusses going up around the new building's southern elevator. Contractors also installed concrete hollow blocks for the northern elevator and poured concrete for wall forms and footing pads.

New Parking Lot

Nov. 2023—A new gravel lot was added in mid-November to lessen parking pains on campus. This lot is accessible through parking lot C and offers approximately 40 additional vehicles to park at STLCC-Wildwood.

Progress is Made

Oct. 2023—Contractors completed the installation of storm pipes and structures as well as ground conduits. Excavation and rebar installation are starting on the north side of the site as contractors wrap up the south side. Subcontractors continue to drill for elevator shafts and install waterproofing and insulation on the building's southwest wall.

Footings and Foundations

Aug. 2023—Contractors started laying out the footings and foundations for the installation of steel and concrete. The mechanical, electrical and plumbing phase also started with underground work.

Construction Begins with Excavation

July 2023—In July, contractors kicked off the construction phase with excavating and backfilling the construction site.

Groundbreaking

May 2023—STLCC broke ground on the Health Sciences and Technology Center on May 25. College officials were joined by building partners, state officials, community leaders and public members for the first of six construction projects planned throughout the district.

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