Construction Blog

As a part of preliminary work for Project Copper (the proposed surgery pavilion and parking garage) on the hospital campus, a geotechnical consultant will be onsite to collect soil samples using a drill rig. The work is scheduled for approximately three weeks between Sept. 21 to Oct. 9 and will be done during regular work hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Soil samples will be collected in Lot 4 and near the Ocean 7 staff entrance.

Construction noise will be generated during this work. The impact to neighbors is expected to be minimal; staff and patient families will likely hear the most noise. Expect to see large trucks and heavy equipment onsite, with some parking restrictions in Lot 4 during this work. Construction activity is weather-dependent and subject to change based on conditions.

Please call 206-987-8000 or email construction@seattlechildrens.org with questions.

Building Care construction is underway. There will be ongoing construction activity at the hospital campus until the building opens in spring 2022. Seattle Children’s will publish a weekly post on this Construction Blog that outlines the work expected to occur the following week. We will also post to this blog whenever a construction activity will be especially impactful to neighbors.

From Sept. 21 to Sept. 27, construction crews are scheduled to perform the following activities:

• Pour concrete for walls, shafts, and landings
• Install fireproofing
• Framing
• Paint
• Install roofing
• Set walls
• Install metal panels
• Install windows
• Install metal sheeting
• Install elevator equipment
• Install mechanical and electrical wiring and plumbing equipment
• Install drywall
• Install siding
• Build out electrical, mechanical, generator and pneumatic tube blower rooms
• Install insulation
• Install flooring
• Install sprinkler systems
• Build out interior spaces
• Electrical power installation (Seattle City Light)
• Work in existing buildings:
  • Install ice maker, sink, shelves, and IT equipment on River B level 3 for Starbucks coffee cart
  • Install panels, doors, glass, and signage in new chapel location on River A level 7
• Building connection work:
  • Saw cutting, pour stairs and install steel on level 1 of Forest A
  • Set walls on level 5 of Forest A
  • Set walls and install seismic joints and utility connections on level 6 of Forest A
  • Complete framing and install utility wiring and insulation on level 7 of Forest A
  • Install utility wiring, insulation, drywall, and seismic joint covers on level 8 of Forest A

Construction noise will be generated throughout the week. The fireproofing will generate some odors. Expect heavy truck traffic, primarily for concrete and material deliveries. Construction activity is weather-dependent and subject to change based on conditions.

All work will take place within standard construction hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday.

Please call 206-987-8000 or email construction@seattlechildrens.org with questions.

Updated end date of work on 45th Street.

Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8, construction crews will repair sidewalks and install Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) ramps in the following locations:

• On the north side of NE 45th Street, between 45th Avenue NE and 43rd Avenue NE, from Sept. 8 to Sept. 15
• On the south side of NE 50th Street, between Sand Point Way NE and 44th Avenue NE, from Sept. 14 to Sept. 18
• On the north side of NE 50th Street, between Sand Point Way NE and Sand Point Place NE, from Sept. 21 to Sept. 25

The sidewalks and street parking in these areas will be closed during construction, and pedestrian detour signage will be posted. Trucks will park on the streets, but all traffic lanes will remain open. This work will generate noise, including concrete saw cutting.

All work associated with this project will occur between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on weekdays, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays. We expect to complete the project by Sept. 25; however, the construction dates could change based on weather conditions. Once the work is complete, neighbors will benefit from safer sidewalks and more accessible crossings.

If you have questions, please contact Michael Lloyd, Project Manager – Facility Planning, Design & Construction, at 601-527-1317.

Updated with new start date of Sept. 19.

A landscaping crew is scheduled to perform tree work at Sand Point Learning Center on Saturday, Sept. 19, Monday, Sept. 21, and Wednesday, Sept. 23. The work includes removing trees that are dying or hazardous and pruning healthy trees to remove dead or low branches.

Chainsaws and chippers will generate noise. Some parking spots on the south side of the property will be coned off, but no impacts are expected to the north parking lot. The one-way road along the west side of the building will be closed on Sept. 23. Work will occur between 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. each day.

If you have questions, please contact Meghan Fuller, manager of Grounds Maintenance, at 206-307-6687.

On Thursday, Sept. 17, Pacific Topsoils will place mulch at the Seattle Children’s hospital campus along the west side of 45th Avenue NE, south of the intersection with NE 47th Street. The mulch will be placed using a blower truck, which will be parked on the west side of 45th Avenue; although the truck will block the west travel lane, vehicles will still have room to drive past.

The blower truck will generate noise, and the mulch will generate some odors. If conditions are dry, the mulch placement could also create some dust. This work will occur from 9 a.m. to approximately 4:30 p.m.

If you have questions, please contact Meghan Fuller, manager of Grounds Maintenance, at 206-307-6687.

Building Care construction is underway. There will be ongoing construction activity at the hospital campus until the building opens in spring 2022. Seattle Children’s will publish a weekly post on this Construction Blog that outlines the work expected to occur the following week. We will also post to this blog whenever a construction activity will be especially impactful to neighbors.

From Sept. 14 to Sept. 20, construction crews are scheduled to perform the following activities:

• Pour concrete for walls and shafts
• Install fireproofing
• Framing
• Paint
• Install roofing
• Set walls
• Install metal panels
• Install windows
• Install metal sheeting
• Install elevator equipment
• Install mechanical and electrical wiring and plumbing equipment
• Install drywall
• Install siding
• Build out electrical, mechanical, generator and pneumatic tube blower rooms
• Install insulation
• Install flooring
• Install sprinkler systems
• Build out interior spaces
• Electrical power installation (Seattle City Light)
• Work in existing buildings:
  • Paint and install ceiling tiles, grease interceptor, sink, dishwasher and water heater on River B level 3 in old vending machine location for Starbucks coffee cart
  • Install utility wiring, countertops, panels, and doors in new chapel location on River A level 7
• Building connection work:
  • Saw cutting, set walls, pour stairs and install steel and fireproofing on level 1 of Forest A
  • Complete framing and install seismic joints, utility wiring, and pneumatic tube connections on level 2 of Forest A
  • Complete framing and install utility wiring and pneumatic tube connections on level 3 of Forest A
  • Install utility wiring, insulation, drywall, and seismic joint covers on level 4 of Forest A
  • Install drywall and seismic joint covers on level 5 of Forest A
  • Install seismic joint covers on level 6 of Forest A
  • Install seismic joint covers on level 7 of Forest A
  • Patch ceilings and trim utility wiring on level 8 of Forest A
  • Install flooring on level 9 of Forest A

Construction noise will be generated throughout the week. The fireproofing will generate some odors. Expect heavy truck traffic, primarily for concrete and material deliveries. Construction activity is weather-dependent and subject to change based on conditions.

All work will take place within standard construction hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday.

Please call 206-987-8000 or email construction@seattlechildrens.org with questions.

Tree Work at Hospital Campus, Sept. 14 to Sept. 18

Bartlett Tree Experts is scheduled to perform tree work at the Seattle Children’s hospital campus from Monday, Sept. 14, to Friday, Sept. 18. The work includes removing trees that are dying or hazardous, pruning healthy trees to remove dead or low branches, and removing branches leaning on structures.

Activities will take place throughout the hospital campus, including along the perimeters. Bucket trucks will temporarily park on the south side of NE 50th Street, the west side of 45th Avenue NE, and the north side of NE 45th Street. We do not expect any traffic impacts; the sidewalks, however, will be closed in those areas while work is underway.

Crews will use chainsaws and chippers, which will generate noise, each day from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. We expect this work will have minimal impact on the perimeter tree buffer.

If you have questions, please contact Meghan Fuller, manager of Grounds Maintenance, at 206-307-6687.

Building Care construction is underway. There will be ongoing construction activity at the hospital campus until the building opens in spring 2022. Seattle Children’s will publish a weekly post on this Construction Blog that outlines the work expected to occur the following week. We will also post to this blog whenever a construction activity will be especially impactful to neighbors.

From Sept. 7 to Sept. 13, construction crews are scheduled to perform the following activities:

• Pour concrete for walls and shafts
• Install fireproofing
• Framing
• Paint
• Install roofing
• Set walls
• Install metal panels
• Install windows
• Install metal sheeting
• Install elevator equipment
• Install mechanical and electrical wiring and plumbing equipment
• Set air handling units
• Install drywall
• Install siding
• Build out electrical, mechanical, generator and pneumatic tube blower rooms
• Install insulation
• Install flooring
• Install sprinkler systems
• Build out interior spaces
• Work in existing buildings:
  • Install flooring, run fiber optic cable, and paint on River B level 3 in old vending machine location for Starbucks coffee cart
  • Install paneling, panel supports, carpet, and utility wiring in new chapel location on River A level 7
• Building connection work:
  • Install stairs, install steel beam, and saw cutting on level 1 of Forest A
  • Set walls and install seismic joints on level 2 of Forest A
  • Install seismic joints, utility wiring, and pneumatic tube connections on level 3 of Forest A
  • Install utility wiring, install pneumatic tube connections, and complete framing on level 4 of Forest A
  • Install mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and insulation on level 5 of Forest A
  • Install mechanical, electrical, plumbing, insulation, drywall, and seismic joint covers on level 6 of Forest A
  • Install insulation, drywall, and seismic joint covers on level 7 of Forest A
  • Paint, patch ceilings, and trim utility wiring on level 8 of Forest A
  • Install drywall, paint, and trim utility wiring on level 9 of Forest A

Construction noise will be generated throughout the week. The fireproofing will generate some odors. Expect heavy truck traffic, primarily for concrete and material deliveries. Construction activity is weather-dependent and subject to change based on conditions.

All work will take place within standard construction hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday.

Please call 206-987-8000 or email construction@seattlechildrens.org with questions.

Building Care construction is underway. There will be ongoing construction activity at the hospital campus until the building opens in spring 2022. Seattle Children’s will publish a weekly post on this Construction Blog that outlines the work expected to occur the following week. We will also post to this blog whenever a construction activity will be especially impactful to neighbors.

From Aug. 31 to Sept. 6, construction crews are scheduled to perform the following activities:

• Pour concrete for walls and shafts
• Install fireproofing
• Framing
• Paint
• Install roofing
• Set exterior walls
• Install metal panels
• Install windows
• Install metal sheeting
• Install elevator equipment
• Install mechanical and electrical wiring and plumbing equipment
• Set air handling units
• Install drywall
• Install siding
• Build out electrical, mechanical, generator and pneumatic tube blower rooms
• Install insulation
• Install flooring
• Install sprinkler systems
• Build out interior spaces
• Work in existing buildings:
  • Install utility wiring, pipes, ceiling tiles, and flooring on River B level 3 in old vending machine location for Starbucks coffee cart
  • Install paneling and wall coverings in new chapel location on River A level 7
• Building connection work:
  • Demolition and relocation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing on level 1 of Forest A
  • Set walls, install seismic joints, and install mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and pneumatic tube connections on level 2 of Forest A
  • Set walls and install seismic joints on level 3 of Forest A
  • Complete framing and install mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and insulation on level 4 of Forest A
  • Install mechanical, electrical, plumbing, insulation, drywall, and seismic joint covers on level 5 of Forest A
  • Install insulation, drywall, and seismic joint covers on level 6 of Forest A
  • Install mechanical, electrical, plumbing, insulation, drywall, and seismic joint covers on level 7 of Forest A
  • Install seismic joint covers on level 8 of Forest A
  • Install metal panels and drywall on level 9 of Forest A

Construction noise will be generated throughout the week. The fireproofing will generate some odors. Expect heavy truck traffic, primarily for concrete and material deliveries. Construction activity is weather-dependent and subject to change based on conditions.

All work will take place within standard construction hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday.

Please call 206-987-8000 or email construction@seattlechildrens.org with questions.

Building Care construction is underway. There will be ongoing construction activity at the hospital campus until the building opens in spring 2022. Seattle Children’s will publish a weekly post on this Construction Blog that outlines the work expected to occur the following week. We will also post to this blog whenever a construction activity will be especially impactful to neighbors.

From Aug. 24 to Aug. 30, construction crews are scheduled to perform the following activities:

• Pour concrete for walls and shafts
• Install fireproofing
• Framing
• Paint
• Install roofing
• Install windows
• Install metal sheeting
• Install elevator equipment
• Install mechanical and electrical wiring and plumbing equipment
• Set air handling units
• Install drywall
• Install siding
• Build out electrical, mechanical, generator and pneumatic tube blower rooms
• Install pneumatic tube stations
• Core drilling
• Install insulation
• Install flooring
• Install sprinkler systems
• Build out interior spaces
• Work in existing buildings:
  • Install utility wiring and pipes, install ceiling grid, and paint on River B level 3 in old vending machine location for Starbucks coffee cart
  • Install paneling, doors, and windows in new chapel location on River A level 7
• Building connection work:
  • Set up infection prevention barriers and begin demolition on level 1 of Forest A
  • Demolition and set walls on level 2 of Forest A
  • Install steel and set walls on level 3 of Forest A
  • Install seismic joints and connections for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and pneumatic tube system on level 4 of Forest A
  • Complete framing and install connections for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and pneumatic tube system on level 5 of Forest A
  • Complete framing and install connections for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing on level 6 of Forest A
  • Complete framing and install connections for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing on level 7 of Forest A
  • Install utility wiring, insulation, and drywall on level 8 of Forest A
  • Install utility wiring and waterproofing on level 9 of Forest A

Construction noise will be generated throughout the week. The fireproofing will generate some odors. Expect heavy truck traffic, primarily for concrete and material deliveries. Construction activity is weather-dependent and subject to change based on conditions.

All work will take place within standard construction hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday.

Please call 206-987-8000 or email construction@seattlechildrens.org with questions.