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

  • Framing
  • Paint
  • Install roofing
  • Install windows
  • Install metal sheeting and panels
  • Install mechanical and electrical wiring and plumbing equipment
  • Install drywall
  • Install siding
  • Install elevator equipment
  • Install ceilings
  • Build out electrical, mechanical, and telecommunication rooms
  • Install flooring
  • Build out interior spaces
  • Install sprinkler system
  • Demolish temporary electrical switchboard
  • Building connection work:
    • Framing and install utility wiring, drywall, and sprinklers on level 3 of River C
    • Paint and relocate infection prevention barriers on level 4 of River C
    • Install signage and relocate infection prevention barriers on level 5 of River C
    • Cleaning on level 6 of River C
    • Install expansion joint cover plates on level 7 of River C
    • Paint, trim utility wiring, and patch flooring on level 1 of Forest A
    • Paint and remove infection prevention barriers on level 3 of Forest A
    • Install expansion joint covers and flooring, and remove infection prevention barriers on level 9 of Forest A

Construction noise will be generated throughout the week. Expect heavy truck traffic. 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. The construction site will be closed on Dec. 25.

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