Birnam Wood Construction
Current Projects
Birnam Wood Siding & Bridge Replacement Phase 4
Construction on Birnam Wood Stack 7 and community sitework / pathway requirements will be on-going throughout the month of September. Please see full details in the document below.
During Fall Move-in (Sept 18-21), parking for stacks 1 and 2 will be in front of stack 3. Please also be aware of heavy vehicle volume during Move-in and review the document below for a map of how to exit Birnam Wood.
When: Aug 29 - Oct 4, 2026.
Work Hours:
- Mon - Fri, start time varies (7:30am - 8:30am) to 6:30pm (noisy work begins at 8:00am).
Where: Stack 7 (siding & bridge work), pathways and landscaping work around the complex
Impacts:
- Observe and keep out of construction areas; these are considered danger zones. Pedestrian detours will be
demarcated; follow directions for safety. - Work areas will be separated by flexible or rigid fencing, or tape on candlestick pilons. Respect barricades and
exercise caution and awareness. - Pathways to and from the Community Building will be periodically closed during sidewalk replacement work. There
will always be an open path to the bus stop; use open pathways only. - Keep balcony and south facing windows closed while scaffold is installed; have shades drawn for privacy. Access to
balconies is prohibited (doors strapped closed) until construct work is completed & restraints removed. Do not
attempt to open; the Contractor will remove straps when access and use is safe. - Contractors mitigate noise, dust, odors + other construction impacts as much as possible.
- Thanks for your tolerance.
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Past Projects
Construction work will continue at Birnam Wood to complete the parking lot and replace building cladding (siding) system and pedestrian bridges.
When: Sept 1 - Oct 5, 2025
Work Hours:
- Monday through Friday: 7:30am – 6:30pm (noise begins at 8am, 7am at stack 2)
Where: Parking lot 27R & exterior siding/bridge work at Birnam Wood
Impacts:
- Work areas will be fenced off. Pedestrian detours will be posted; please follow signage for safety.
- Construction areas are considered danger zones; exercise caution and observe posted signage.
- Bridges at stacks 1 and 2 will be closed during sidewalk replacement work.
- Balconies at stacks 5 and 6 will be closed as appropriate until siding work is done. Keep balcony side windows closed, have shades drawn for privacy. Access to balconies is prohibited (doors strapped closed). Do not attempt to open; contractor will remove straps when access and use is safe.
- Contractors mitigate noise, dust, odors + other construction impacts as much as possible.
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When: Jan 8-14, 2025
Contractors will install a railing on the ADA ramp to the southwest of stack 4. Please see Ramp Railing Installation for details.
Construction Impacts:
- Please follow signage for safety.
- Construction areas are considered danger zones; exercise caution and observe posted signage.
- Contractors mitigate noise, dust, odors and other construction impacts as much as possible.
- No parking near the ramp except for ADA parking.
When: Dec 16, 2024 - Jan 1, 2025 between 8am-6pm
Parking will be temporarily unavailable in sections of the Birnam Wood parking lot for light pole installation. Please see the parking lot map for more information.
When: June 25, 2024 through Sept 15, 2024
Where: Work will be done at Birnam Wood Parking Lot (PL27R) from Stack 7 to Bill McDonald Pkwy; for more information on parking, please see PDF below. Some sections of the parking lot will be closed of for construction & for contractor parking. Please follow signage. Portion of parking lot indicated in pink on the PDF map is open for resident parking (with valid parking permit).
More information:
- Sept-Oct 2024 Update Project Overview
- June 2024 Project Overview
When: April 15, 2024 through November 5, 2024
Where: Birnam Wood Stack 1, Stack 2 & the Laundry Building
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When: April 24, 2023 through September 8, 2023
Where: Birnam Wood Stack 3 and Stack 4
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