We hope this message finds you well and enjoying a happy and healthy start to the new year! Read on below for some updates regarding our project at 2164 Washington Street.

Our construction is going well. Over the next several weeks, there will be periods of increased activity around the building that neighbors may notice, as it regards some noise, truck traffic, and equipment use.

January through March Timeline

Roof Work and Equipment Installation (Late January)

• Steel deliveries and installation on the roof to prepare for large mechanical equipment.
• Use of cranes or lifts to move materials to the roof.
• This work may create short periods of elevated noise and visible equipment above the roofline.

Basement and Foundation Work (Late January through Mid-February)

• Excavation work for new foundations and a stairway, which involves digging and removing soil.
• Increased truck traffic for hauling materials in and out of the site.
• Concrete pouring, which typically brings additional trucks and early-day activity.

Interior Brick Repair (February through March)

• Removal of old paint and repair of brick walls inside the building.
• This work can generate noticeable noise from grinding or chipping, though it is primarily contained indoors.
• Work will be conducted in multiple areas of the building over several weeks.

General Increase in On-Site Activity

• As interior construction ramps up, neighbors may notice an increase in the number of workers arriving, more frequent deliveries, and consistent daytime construction noise.
• Work is expected to remain within normal permitted construction hours.

Upcoming Pick Plans

A pick plan is a safety and logistics document outlining the lifting of materials – in our case, by crane.

There will be approximately five intermittent days in between February and May when the team is operating picks. During this period (likely 1 day per pick), no one can be underneath the path of the crane’s boom. Here and on the Commodore Community Impacts page, you can view the path of the crane. Formal pick plans will be available closer to the date.

Interested in more information? Learn more about CMCB’s community impacts, building project, and project updates!