Badger Blueprint Construction Continues During Summer 2026

Greetings, Business Badgers!

We hope everyone is having a great summer! Despite campus cooling issues, Badger Blueprint continues to keep its momentum. On the exterior, the construction team is installing structural steel to form the skeleton of the Mansukhani Family Atrium. Inside, the drywall is almost complete, with some areas receiving coats of paint.

Spontaneous noise will be confined to the work area, with the expectation of a much quieter fall semester. We will continuously monitor any disruption this phase may cause and work closely with the contractor to minimize impact during class times, especially during our week of finals.

Here’s what to expect regarding upcoming major activities:

Demolition

• Phase 3 of Demolition: Expected to occur during the summer, this phase of demolition will involve blocking off various areas in hallways and department spaces on the second, third, fourth, and fifth floors. This effort will be coordinated through public communication and/or directly with the department affected.

Courtyard Foundations & Exterior Buildout 

• The new mechanical room is complete!
• Repairing and waterproofing are complete!
• Crane activities:
  • The structural steel support structure for the courtyard buildout is in process.
    • This is a disruptive activity that will be contained to the summer months. We expect the low occupancy during this time to drastically limit impact, but we will continue to monitor building use. 
  • Steel stair framing will be installed in July.
  • The courtyard buildout facade is expected to begin in August.
  • Removal of the crane is expected before the semester begins.
• North Plaza work is in progress.
  • A portion of this sidewalk was excavated, but a walking path still exists to navigate the north side (University Ave.) of our building.
• Installation of utilities to support the buildout is ongoing.

Framing & Infrastructure

• Interior framing, interior infrastructure, and courtyard enclosure are underway.
  • Installation of Interior Framing
    • Drywall installation and paint are in progress.
    • Ceiling grid and finishes are starting in spaces once the paint is complete.
    • Flooring, trim, and doors will begin towards the end of the summer and carry into the semester.
  • Installation of Interior Infrastructure
    • All interior in-wall infrastructure is complete!
    • Another full building shutdown is needed to activate all new electrical connections.
      • A separate communication on this activity will be sent as it approaches. 
  • Enclosing the Courtyard
    • Expected to begin in August after structural steel is in place.
      • At this time, the trades will begin outfitting the interior of the Mansukhani Family Atrium with framing, support infrastructure, finishes, furniture, and equipment.

Finishes, Furniture, & Equipment

• As we complete framing and infrastructure in each area, the installation of finishes, furniture, and equipment (FFE) will begin to outfit the space for use.
  • Finishes
    • Currently verifying vendor samples to confirm design intent.
  • Furniture
    • All furniture is now on order.
  • Equipment
    • All equipment is now on order.

General information and timely updates can be found on the Commons. As a resource for any external stakeholders, including progress photos, feel free to share the Badger Blueprint webpage for relevant news and updates.

As always, my colleagues in Facilities and I are here to help if you have any questions. We are looking forward to continued progress this summer!

Thank you,

Tim Bent Jr.

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