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Abatement at 24 Summer Street resumes after vandalism; security and cost impacts under review
Summary
Work crews restarted abatement at 24 Summer Street after repeated vandalism delayed the start; contractors added after‑hours and weekend security, and project staff said they expect schedule and cost updates next week.
Eric, a project presenter, said the contractor installed temporary fencing and a containment area at 24 Summer Street for abatement work but that the site suffered vandalism on three consecutive weekends, which stopped the abatement start. After that vandalism, the project team added a security officer for after‑hours and weekend coverage.
Eric said the abatement "actually started yesterday" with a full crew and a third‑party check of containment in place. The presenter and the Owner's Project Manager told the committee they have asked the contractor for an updated schedule and an assessment of the cost impacts caused by the vandalism; the contractor was expected to report back within the next week.
Members asked about the duration and cost of extra security. The presenter said security was contracted for one month and the project team anticipates roughly two months of abatement work. Committee members noted that while security is an added cost, it could be less than the expense and health risk of a breach during abatement and the need to rebuild containment and retest the building.
What comes next: The contractor will provide a schedule and cost update to the project team; the committee will review any proposed change orders or cost allocations tied to securing the site and to work delayed by vandalism.
