Construction officials said the accident could delay the projected December completion of the garage by a few weeks. The distinctive sounds of bulldozers and backhoes have echoed all over campus this summer as several major construction projects have gotten under way. Parts of Sarratt are surrounded by construction fencing. The foundation is laid for the first phase of construction at Blair. These are just a few of the changes construction has brought to campus over the summer months.
Summer is the obvious time for major demolition and construction projects.
Concentrating the most disruptive activities during the summer months while students are gone and many faculty and staff members are on vacation minimizes the inconveniences to the Vanderbilt community. They'll notice temporary construction walls in the lobby. There's a whole different way of getting around the building. While the construction at the Law School and Blair is more extensive, Belbusti expects that it will cause only minimal disruption. Construction may cause temporary disruption and inconvenience, but it also brings needed improvements to campus.