BLUFORD RESIDENCE HALL

Project Update: June 24, 2024

About

We are thrilled to provide an update for you all on this fantastic project we have here on the NC A&T campus.

At the moment, we are embarking on our very first, ground-up project with NC A&T! Our incredible team is poised to make significant progress and persevere through any obstacles that may come our way.

Furthermore, we are delighted to have Cate Services as our partners on this project. Both their representatives have already demonstrated tremendous potential and an unwavering drive to succeed. Together, we are confident in our ability to accomplish this project and many more to come.

Details

Accomplishments

Concrete Foundations at West Building Completed

Elevator 2 Pit Completed

Masonry Shafts at West Building Commenced (Stair 3 & Elevator 2 Pit)

Challenges

Due to unusable soil- Over 2500 cubic yards of soil was cleared out of the respective area and replaced with usable soil

Work Completed

Erosion Control, Grading, Site Utilities, Paving, Curb & Gutter (Triangle Grading & Paving) – 35% Complete

Concrete Foundations, Walls, and Slabs (Skyrock) – 15% Complete 

Masonry (Gates) – 5% Complete

Plumbing (Pendergrass) – 4%

Electrical (All-Phase Power) – <1%

Mechanical (Associated Heating & Air) – <1%

Upcoming Goals

Complete Masonry Foundations at West Building 

Complete Masonry Shafts at West Building (Stair 3 & Elevator 2)

Plumbing & Electrical to begin Underground R/I at West Building

Complete Grading at East Building Pad/Service Yard

Complete Concrete Foundations (Footings & Walls) at East Building Pad 

Begin Masonry Foundations/Walls/Shafts at East Wing

Commissioning Kick-Off Meeting – Scheduled for 6/25/2024 at 1:00pm

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