From DC Public Library

Below 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 Structural Steel installation and inspections are complete.
• Concrete slabs on both floors have been poured, and inspected, and tested.
• Exterior framing and sheathing have progressed well.
• Interior wall construction has started.
• All underground plumbing, electrical work and related inspections are complete.
• Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing rough-ins on the second level have progressed well and started on the first floor.
• Environmental testing and inspections continue.

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.
• Pepco coordination for temporary power anticipated to be complete in the upcoming weeks.
• Exterior finish materials and curtainwall (glass) installation scheduled to start in the upcoming weeks and will continue into November.
• Roof installation will continue into October.
• Interior wall construction inspections will continue in the next few weeks.
• No utility work is scheduled in the upcoming weeks and a separate alert will be sent in advance of the utility tie-ins on South Dakota Ave – currently projected to occur in November.
• 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 framing and sheathing work underway 

Photo from Kennedy St. site showing framing and sheathing work underway

Photo from Jefferson St,  showing framing and sheathing work underway and progress on the rear of the building

Photo from second floor showing interior Framing and above ceiling infrastructure

Photo from first floor of the library looking towards Jefferson St, during concrete pour