5/19/2023
1) NHB access shaft from below, ready for the Skyra to be rigged out of the basement MRI suite
2) Trucks arrayed down Speedway
3), 4) The crane arrives and is ready for action.
5) Skyra MRI suspended above E 24th St, and 6) lowered onto its struck
7) Farewell Skyra.
Timelapse and video as the Skyra MRI is hoisted out of the NHB basement.
5/8/2023 – 5/10/2023
1) Removal of a beam section from the patio deck. 2) Progress on opening up the access shaft.
3) The final beam is removed from the opening.
4) The approx 13' x 13' access shaft opening is now fully accessible.
5/4/2023 – 5/5/2023
1), Scaffolding in place to support the NHB patio prior to creating the access opening.
2) Saw-cutting of the patio deck to open up the shaft.
3) Daylight now visible from the drop-zone in the basement !!
5/3/2023 – 5/4/2023
1) Excavation underneath NHB to reach limestone bedrock for the footings that will support the access shaft superstructure.
2) Rebar cage component of the footing. 3) Rebar cage in place, ready for the concrete pour
4/25/2023
1) Facade lintel removed for crane access into NHB patio.
2) Relocation of HVAC ductwork and piping in the mezzanine level to clear the shaft drop-zone.
3), 4) Patio paving slabs removed revealing the location of the new access shaft.
4/11/2023
1), 2) Excavation for the footings that will support the removable patio slab
3) Demo of the former TMS lab and conference room - location of the new drop-zone for the MRI.
3/27/2023
1) Demo of the former TMS lab and conference room
3/20/2023
1) Ramp-down of the 3T Skyra MRI initiated - ending 11+ years of service for the IRC/BIC
2) Initial demo of the former BIC Conference Room
3/13/2023
