The new "face" of Arizona Law is visible from Speedway, and the framework for the shade structures on the north and south faces of the building have been installed. Transformation of the common outdoor areas is well underway: wide concrete walkways were recently poured, and landscaping continues. The heating and air conditioning system is operational and will be turned on as soon as the glazing is installed on the north wall. Ceiling tiles in the basement are being placed and extensive data wiring will begin within a week. Painting has begun in the basement. This has been a month of dramatic changes, enabling us to truly recognize the new life that the Law Commons will bring to the Arizona Law community. Click here to view the gallery.

02/02/2008
LAW COMMONS FEBRUARY 2008 UPDATE

Progress on the new building continues on schedule. Electrical and plumbing "rough-in" is completed, as is the drywall installation.  Taping of the drywall in preparation of painting has begun.  The new heating and ventilation system has been installed.  Tucsonans can see remarkable changes to the Speedway facade, where exterior glass has been installed, and a sun shade on will be installed over the next several weeks. Framing for the glass on the north face of the building has begun.  The courtyard trees have been planted and preparation of the courtyard for the installation of the pavers has begun.  Concrete has begun to be poured for the creation of the walkway from Helen Street. Click here to view the gallery.

12/14/07
CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES - DECEMBER 2007 UPDATE
 Photos from our recent hard hat tour. Click here for photos

10/10/07
CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES - OCTOBER 2007 UPDATE
Layout of interior framing is progressing on all 3 levels. Installation of rough utilities is also progressing. Excavation is complete at the courtyard area, recompaction and redefining of the area is underway. Click here for photos.

07/23/07INTERIM CAMPUS READIED FOR STUDENTS' RETURNAs construction to the main law building on Speedway and Mountain continues (see live webcam here) final touches are being made to the interim campus, known as the NW Law Complex (map here). Click these links to see pictures of the new Classroom Commons and the Student Center at the interim location.


7/05/07STUNNING CHANGES TO MAIN BUILDING: WATCH PROGRESS ON LIVE WEBCAM
Photos from a recent hardhat tour detail the exciting changes made in the last two weeks to the main law building. Excavation of the courtyard area, the north side of the library, and the north administrative offices on the first floor  will set the stage for our transformed law library and student space, and will bring natural light into the building's lower level. Recent photos can be viewed here, and you can follow the Law Commons project live, via webcam, here.

6/15/07 COURTYARD EXCAVATION CONTINUES: ROOM 138 REMOVED Hensel Phelps Construction has completed its site move-in and will manage operations from trailers located in the north parking lot. The main law building and parking lot remain closed. The UA's Facilities Design and Construction office has installed a web cam showing the north facade of the Law Building. Click on the image to the left to view the live webcam. The current webcam photos show the courtyard after outdoor classroom 138 was removed. Future photos will show the central open space as it develops, and the installation of the new skylight over the existing roof terrace.

5/29/07 COURTYARD EXCAVATED IN FIRST MAJOR CONSTRUCTION PHASE To improve outdoor space, and allow for the future construction of lightwells along the north wall of the main building, the small existing courtyard was excavated. Click on the image to the left to view more photographs.

5/15/07MAIN LAW BUILDING EMPTIED AS CONSTRUCTION BEGINS The enormous task of packing, moving and relocating dozens of faculty and staff members began in mid-May, although planning for the move had started many months before. Click on the image to the left to view more photographs.

4/25/07GROUND "BROKEN" FOR LAW COMMONS RENOVATION More than 200 students, faculty, Law Commons partners and friends participated in the April 25th groundbreaking for the Law Commons. Regent Fred Boice and UA Provost George Davis were among those helping to mark the College's most significant renovation project in three decades. Click here to read the groundbreaking remarks by UA Provost George Davis. Click on the image to the left to view more photographs.