Archive for August 2021

Tree Work at Hospital Campus, Aug. 31 and Sept. 1

On Tuesday, Aug. 31, and Wednesday, Sept. 1, Bartlett Tree Experts will prune and remove dead and hazardous trees on Seattle Children’s hospital campus. This work will occur in the following locations:

  • The south side of NE 50th Street west of 44th Avenue NE (the sidewalk will be closed for pedestrian safety)
  • The west side of 45th Avenue NE near the Ocean parking garage
  • The north side of NE 45th Street near the Metro bus stop and turnaround at the southeast corner of the hospital campus
  • The west side of Lot 4 (staff parking) within the campus interior

Two-way traffic will be maintained on all streets. The crew will use chainsaws and chippers, which will generate noise. This tree work is scheduled to take place between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.

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


Upcoming Building Care Construction Activities: Aug. 30 to Sept. 5

There will be ongoing construction activity for Building Care 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. 30 to Sept. 5, construction crews are scheduled to perform the following activities:

  • Build out interior spaces
  • Install soil and mulch
  • Plant landscaping
  • Saw cut and remove asphalt
  • Install signs
  • Install site furnishings
  • Building connection work:
    • Clean and remove infection prevention barriers on level 3 of River C

Construction noise will be generated throughout the week. Expect heavy truck traffic. The saw cutting is expected to be the loudest external activity. 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.


Upcoming Building Care Construction Activities: Aug. 23 to Aug. 29

There will be ongoing construction activity for Building Care 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. 23 to Aug. 29, construction crews are scheduled to perform the following activities:

  • Build out interior spaces
  • Install soil and mulch
  • Plant landscaping
  • Install irrigation system
  • Install signs
  • Install site furnishings and mechanical, electrical and plumbing connections to furniture
  • Install traffic coating at garage ramp
  • Sprinkler dry system testing and alarm device testing
  • Building connection work:
    • Final paint, install signage and rubber base in River 3 lobby

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.

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


Building Care Boiler Work to Produce Steam and Noise, Aug. 16 to Aug. 20

From Monday, Aug. 16, to Friday, Aug. 20, construction crews will start up and calibrate the boilers in Building Care at the hospital campus. At times throughout the week, this will generate a “pinging” noise that may be audible to neighbors, and steam will be released from the northwest corner of the building. These periods of noise and steam discharge may last up to four hours at a time between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

There is no need for concern if you hear the noise or see the steam. We have notified the fire department of this work. Please call 206-987-8000 or email construction@seattlechildrens.org with questions.


Sidewalk Restoration on 40th Avenue NE Begins Aug. 12

Starting Thursday, Aug. 12, the right lane of 40th Avenue NE northbound will be closed between NE 45th Street and Sand Point Way NE while construction crews restore the sidewalk. Please use caution when driving in the construction zone. Pedestrians should use the crosswalks at 45th Street and Sand Point Way to avoid the work area. Cones and signage will be in place. This work is expected to last through Wednesday, Aug. 18. Please call 206-987-8000 or email construction@seattlechildrens.org with questions.


Upcoming Building Care Construction Activities: Aug. 9 to Aug. 15

There will be ongoing construction activity for Building Care 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. 9 to Aug. 15, construction crews are scheduled to perform the following activities:

  • Restore sidewalks on Sand Point Way (see July 26 Construction Blog post for details of this work)
  • Restore sidewalks on 40th Avenue NE (see separate Aug. 2 Construction Blog post for details of this work)
  • Build out interior spaces
  • Paint
  • Install soil and mulch
  • Plant landscaping
  • Install irrigation system
  • Install signs
  • Grind and patch asphalt
  • Install steel structure at parking ramp canopy
  • Excavation
  • Install wood deck
  • Building connection work:
    • Install ceilings, glass, flooring, doors, and utility wiring on level 3 of River C
    • Install signs and clean on level 1 of Forest A
    • Remove infection prevention barriers on level 8 of Forest A

Construction noise will be generated throughout the week. Expect heavy truck traffic. The asphalt patching may generate some odors. 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.


Sidewalk Restoration on Sand Point Way Begins Aug. 2

Starting Monday, Aug. 2, the right lane of Sand Point Way NE northbound will be closed between 40th Avenue NE and Penny Drive while construction crews restore the sidewalk. Please use caution when driving in the construction zone. Pedestrians should use the crosswalks at Penny Drive and 40th Avenue to avoid the work area. Cones and signage will be in place. This work is expected to last through Wednesday, Aug. 11. Please call 206-987-8000 or email construction@seattlechildrens.org with questions.


Upcoming Building Care Construction Activities: Aug. 2 to Aug. 8

There will be ongoing construction activity for Building Care 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. 2 to Aug. 8, construction crews are scheduled to perform the following activities:

  • Restore sidewalks on Sand Point Way (see separate July 26 Construction Blog post for details of this work)
  • Build out interior spaces
  • Paint
  • Elevator commissioning
  • Install flooring
  • Install soil and mulch
  • Plant landscaping
  • Install irrigation system
  • Install signs
  • Install steel structure at parking ramp canopy
  • Install wood deck
  • Building connection work:
    • Install flooring, ceilings, doors, wall coverings, and utility wiring on level 3 of River C
    • Remove infection prevention barriers on level 6 of River C
    • Paint and install ceilings, utility wiring, and signs on level 1 of Forest A
    • Install ceiling and clean on level 8 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.

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


Upcoming Building Care Construction Activities: July 26 to Aug. 1

There will be ongoing construction activity for Building Care 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 July 26 to Aug. 1, construction crews are scheduled to perform the following activities:

  • Build out interior spaces
  • Paint
  • Install and trim mechanical and electrical wiring and plumbing equipment
  • Plant landscaping
  • Install irrigation system
  • Install signs
  • Install wood deck
  • Building connection work:
    • Install flooring, wall coverings, and utility wiring on level 3 of River C
    • Paint, clean, and remove infection prevention barriers on level 4 of River C
    • Install door controls and paint on level 5 of River C
    • Install door controls on level 6 of River C
    • Install doors and door controls on level 7 of River C
    • Paint, install flooring, and clean on level 1 of Forest A
    • Paint on level 8 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.

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


Upcoming Building Care Construction Activities: July 19 to July 25

There will be ongoing construction activity for Building Care 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 July 19 to July 25, construction crews are scheduled to perform the following activities:

  • Build out interior spaces
  • Paint
  • Waterproofing
  • Install and trim mechanical and electrical wiring and plumbing equipment
  • Install flooring
  • Pour concrete sidewalk and footings
  • Repair existing concrete
  • Plant landscaping
  • Install irrigation system
  • Excavation
  • Install light poles
  • Place asphalt
  • Install wood deck
  • Install concrete tile wall
  • Building connection work:
    • Install flooring, wall coverings, ceilings, and utility wiring on level 3 of River C
    • Install doors and door controls on level 4 of River C
    • Install doors and door controls on level 5 of River C
    • Set up infection prevention barriers and install doors on level 6 of River C
    • Set up infection prevention barriers and install doors on level 7 of River C
    • Set up infection prevention barriers, demolish ceiling and flooring, framing, and install drywall on level 1 of Forest A
    • Clean and remove infection prevention barriers on level 7 of Forest A
    • Install door controls, demolish wall, framing, and install drywall on level 8 of Forest A
    • Install door controls, clean, and remove infection prevention barriers on level 9 of Forest A

Construction noise will be generated throughout the week. Expect heavy truck traffic. The asphalt placement will generate some moderate odors. 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.