Flagg Building Updates
2024 UPDATE
- In 2021, GW trustees allotted $12 million to tighten the building’s envelope to end leaks and stabilize temperature and humidity. Work on this phase of renovations, including HVAC work, began in June of 2022 and is now complete.
- Demo will continue for about one more week. Once this is completed, construction noise will be intermittent. Roof work will continue through 4/29.
- We will have a crane on New York Ave. this Saturday, 4/15 from 7am to until as late as 7pm to bring up roofing materials. The sidewalk will be partially closed on the SE side and only one lane of traffic will be available near the corner. Nancy and her team are aware of the performance at the Hammer Auditorium and the New York Ave. entrance will still be available.
- On 4/29, a crane will be used on 17th St.
- Starting Monday, duct demo in the attic will generate more noise than previous work. Sporadic cutting may be somewhat disruptive to occupants. This will continue for the next few weeks at minimum.
Crane work
- Facilities will use a crane to remove existing mechanical equipment and to hoist new equipment and steel supports up to the roof. Work will be spread out over three Saturdays: 3/4, 3/11, and 3/18.
- Traffic will continue in both directions, but 17th St. by Corcoran Gallery will be reduced to 1 to 2 lanes from 7am until as late as 7pm.
- Street signage and flaggers directing traffic will be in place.
February 15, 2023: Demo work
- Starting tomorrow, 2/15, Facilities will begin demo work. Work will begin in the attic far from building occupants and will focus first on electrical equipment. This work should be quiet.
- By 2/20, Facilities will begin removing duct work. This will also take place in the attic, however the noise will be a bit louder. The duct will be removed via the dedicated construction elevator and shouldn’t inconvenience occupants.
- This particular work will continue for about three weeks. Cleaners will be on site daily to mitigate any dust.
Crane work
- Facilities will use a crane to remove existing mechanical equipment and to hoist new equipment and steel supports up to the roof. Work will be spread out over three Saturdays: 3/4, 3/11, and 3/18.
- Traffic will continue in both directions, but 17th St. by Corcoran Gallery will be reduced to 1 to 2 lanes from 7am until as late as 7pm.
- Street signage and flaggers directing traffic will be in place.
November 15, 2022: Over the next few months, you will begin to see infrastructure improvements to the Flagg Building. Work will focus on the windows and roof, as well as the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in the second floor galleries. We apologize for any inconvenience this work may cause, and we will endeavor to minimize disruptions to your academic or work routines. Additional details are outlined below.
- Window restoration work that began this summer is ongoing and is expected to continue through the end of 2023. This work includes removing and restoring existing windows to meet historic preservation requirements and improve how the building regulates its environment.
- Scaffolding and temporary walls will be installed after final exams in December in the atrium on both the first and second floors, as well as in the second floor galleries to prepare for work to upgrade the HVAC system. This installation may be noisy and the atrium portion is expected to be completed prior to the start of classes in January. Scaffolding is expected to remain in place through fall 2023.
- Beginning in January, work is expected to take place Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. until 3 p.m. We anticipate that this work will be completed in fall 2023.
Any significantly disruptive work will be scheduled, when possible, for early mornings or after hours. Corcoran staff and faculty are working to relocate classes and exhibitions to minimize disruption due to renovation work. You will continue to receive updates on this project through physical building signs, monthly emails and online at go.gwu.edu/reno. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to:
KC Costanzo
Customer Engagement & Service Enhancement Associate
Business Integration Group
Division of Safety & Operations
The George Washington University
o 202-994-0788
[email protected]
2019-2020 UPDATE
August 15, 2019: Contractors have begun assessing the building’s windows, interior/exterior walls, spaces, skylights and roof. Information gathered during this assessment will be used to determine a schedule for repairs in 2020 (with significant work planned to occur in summer following the academic year) -- details will be shared when they are confirmed in coming months. This work is a follow on to the previous renovations of the Flagg Building. It is not anticipated this work will impact academic/work routines or cause any disruptions (most of the work will occur when classes are not in session). Signs will be posted in the building with updates and information is also being shared via email to all students/staff and on this page. If you have any questions or concerns, please email [email protected].