Construction managers and architects updated the Norwich Building Committee on progress at multiple sites, saying work is moving despite winter conditions and schedule risk from potential delays.

DRA reported interior flooring and ceramic tile selections released at Stanton and ongoing site observations. At Greenville, Kyle, the project’s construction manager, said blasting has concluded (93 blasts) and perimeter footings were poured Dec. 1; interior pier footings are partially in place and the elevator pit work is underway. He said masonry will begin the day after the meeting and structural steel is scheduled to start the first week of January, with a target substantial completion date of March 2 subject to change.

The committee packet showed budget-to-date expenditures listed for earlier projects: Stanton (about $14.88 million) and Greenville (about $13.18 million); staff also reported phase 1 expenditures for Oncus and Moriarty in the low millions. Presenters emphasized the importance of permitting milestones (including stormwater permits) and final OGA reviews to maintain the planned street date for bidding and mobilization.

Contractors described site-level measures to work through cold weather (concrete blankets, ground heaters, temporary heat) and coordination plans for utilities and crane logistics ahead of steel erection. On procurement, staff said they will move forward with enabling electrical bid packages and follow up with the committee when award recommendations are finalized.

The committee requested more granular construction metrics (concrete yards poured, precise counts of piers in place) for follow-up reports and the project team agreed to provide those numbers at the next meeting.