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CSRB North Tower Addition-Domestic Cold Water Service Interruption 5/26/2025

The domestic cold water on the 5th floor will be shut off between 4 am and 6 am on May 26, 2025, to install a new shutoff valve that will isolate the elevator lobby water fountain for replacement during the elevator lobby cosmetic upgrades project. The shutdown will affect the NTA restrooms (sinks, toilets) and […]

April 4: Plaza Garage Entrance Work Starts

Sent on behalf of Barnes-Jewish Hospital. As part of the Plaza Entry work for Campus Renewal, the patient/visitor entry drive into the Plaza Garage from Barnes-Jewish Plaza will be replaced starting April 4. The work will continue for approximately four months. The work will impact the patient and visitor Plaza Garage entrance as follows: If […]

March 24-March 28: McMillan Survey

From March 24 through March 28, 2025, WashU Medicine OFMD and architect and engineer representatives will survey the McMillan Building’s 2nd floor through the lower level. Those conducting the survey will access spaces and rooms throughout the building with WashU Medicine representatives. They will be mindful of occupants and expect minimal impacts on daily activities. […]

March 31-May 20: East McDonnell Repairs and Cleaning of Facade

From March 31st to May 20th, Western Specialty Contractors will repair the limestone bands and clean the east façade of East McDonnell. The work will be divided into six phases. In the first five phases, which will commence on the north side of East McDonnell, Western will utilize a swing stage to carry out their […]

March 31-June 20: McDonnell Pediatrics Research Building (MPRB) 1-10 floor restrooms upgrade

From March 31st to June 20th, United Construction will refresh the Men’s and Women’s restrooms on floors 1-10 in the McDonnell Pediatrics Research Building. This project provides cosmetic updates in MPRB. Here is the schedule showing the phases in which the restrooms will be closed for construction. Signage indicating the closest restrooms available will be […]