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. 28 to Oct. 4, construction crews are scheduled to perform the following activities:

  • Pour concrete for pads, walls, shafts, and landings
  • Install fireproofing
  • Framing
  • Paint
  • Install roofing
  • Set walls
  • 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:
    • Set up Starbucks kiosk on River B level 3
    • Install wall coverings, clean, and remove infection prevention barriers in new chapel location on River A level 7
  • Building connection work:
    • Complete framing and install seismic joints and utility wiring on level L1 of Forest A
    • Frame walls, saw cut wall, and install fireproofing and steel on level 1 of Forest A
    • Set walls on level 4 of Forest A
    • Set walls on level 5 of Forest A
    • Install seismic joints and utility connections on level 6 of Forest A
    • Complete framing and install utility wiring and seismic joints on level 7 of Forest A
    • Install seismic joint covers on level 8 of Forest A

Construction noise will be generated throughout the week. The fireproofing will generate some odors. Internally, the loudest activity will be the saw cutting on level 1 of Forest A. 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.