From DC Public Library

Here is a quick update on construction progress from your Library rebuild and what to expect in the weeks ahead.

Construction progress update with photographs below:

• All fundation work is complete and inspected.
• The Structural Steel installation and inspection is complete.
• Metal Deck installation is complete.
• Crane has been demobilized.
• All underground plumbing work and inspection is complete.
• Underground electrical work within the site fence has begun.
• Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing rough-ins on the second level have begun.
• The monumental staircase steel structure has been installed and concrete enclosure for the service staircase has been completed.
• Utility work including stormwater on Kennedy St. is complete.

What to expect in the weeks ahead?

• Construction will continue within the permitted hours of 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday through Saturday.
• Underground electrical work within the site enclosure will continue.
• Concrete pour on the structural deck is scheduled for upcoming weeks to be followed by exterior and interior framing.
• Concrete trucks & pumps will continue to be scheduled for pour days.
• Trucks will still enter and exit the site via South Dakota Avenue into the construction enclosure from Kennedy St.
• No utility work is scheduled in the street for the month of August
• Consigli Construction is taking all necessary measures to run a safe operation, and as with all construction projects, construction-related noise will be part of the process as the team builds your new library.

Any general questions from the community can be directed to Library’s Community engagement liaison Martha Saccocio at her email: Martha.Saccocio@dc.gov.

Any time-sensitive Construction Safety issues can be reported to Consigli Construction Superintendent – Michael Davis at 202.570.3375.

Photo from South Dakota Ave showing Completed Steel Structure 

Photo from second floor of the library looking towards Jefferson St.
Metal deck and masonry enclosure for service stair in place and preparation for concrete pour on metal deck underway:

Photo from first floor of the library looking towards South Dakota Ave. Monumental stair steel structure in place