As stated above, construction is expected to be well underway when we meet this month. We had a kickoff meeting with the engineer, contractor, and owner’s representative on 10/1 to discuss the project in detail, including timeline and whether closing could be avoided. We determined that there would be no safe way to access the building with the sidewalks torn out, so closing for that portion of the project is unavoidable. Permitting was finalized on 10/7. It should be wrapping up well short of the original two-week estimate.

Recommendation: No action needed at this time.