The new year is here, and with it construction activities for the new University of Maryland School of Social Work building have begun in earnest.
Currently, surface demolition is underway. Pile driving for sheeting and shoring began during the week of Jan. 13-17. This will provide stability during excavation and keep workers safe. This work includes loud, intermittent hammering during construction hours (7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
The construction management team (Whiting-Turner) has their trailers on-site, which obtain 80 percent of the power they need from a solar photovoltaic array. Erosion and sediment controls required by the Maryland Department of the Environment during construction are in place. The site is fully enclosed and secure, and you may notice less street parking available in the area.
To see what the site looks like now, you can use the links below to access live views of building construction that refresh every 60 seconds.
- Camera looking southwest from the northeast corner of Greene and Saratoga streets
- Camera looking northwest from the southeast corner of Greene and Lexington streets
To learn more about the building project, visit the Design and Construction website. You can sign up for the monthly newsletter to receive regular construction updates. If you have any questions, please use the Facilities and Operations feedback form, and we will route your question to the right point of contact.