Neilson Library Construction Update, May 6, 2019

Traditionally when the last structural member is placed atop a new building, there is a “Topping Out” or sometimes called “Topping Off” ceremony that involves the community coming together to celebrate the completion of the structure.

In the case of Neilson Library it will be a piece of steel placed at the pinnacle of the roof structure. Since this will happen mid summer and many in the Smith Community will be elsewhere, the project team is placing a steel girder along Neilson Drive with markers for those who would like to sign the girder before departing for the summer. The steel will be located just off of Neilson Drive on Tuesday morning, May 7 and remain there until it is hoisted and placed on the building around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8. There will be markers for your use.

To one and all, please stop over to sign the beam and help Smith commemorate progress on the new Neilson Library!

Contact

Charlie Conant
Project Manager
Facilities Management
413-585-2424
cconant@smith.edu

Peter Gagnon
Capital Construction Director
Facilities Management
413-585-2406
pgagnon@smith.edu