Maclay - New Building Project

98%

Status

In Process/Approved [In Process/Approved]

98% complete, updated on Thu 8/21/25 9:45 AM by Shawn Tillotson

Changed Percent Complete from 92% to 98%.

Project Status Report:

Maclay - New Building Project

Percent Completed:  92%
Total Budget: $25,800,000.00
Planned Completion Date:  Fri 8/15/25


Summary:

The meeting on 8/18/2025 focused on final updates and outstanding tasks related to the Maclay building launch and technology setup. Overall, the team reported smooth operations on the first day of classes, with only minor issues noted. 

Key Updates: 

  • Cell Booster Installation: Antennas are being installed; expected completion within a day or two. 

  • ABKB Creations Website: Under construction page is live; full site expected by end of the week. 

  • ACL Data Tasks: Marked as low priority and placed on hold; may be closed post-project. 

  • ECC Punch List: Six minor items remain (e.g., microphone repair, display issue, documentation). Next ECC meeting scheduled for September. 

  • Digital Signage: Managed by Student Activities; no further action needed unless content changes are requested. 

  • Communication Plan: Informal outreach completed; faculty are aware of support channels and ticketing process. 

  • Service Center Activity: Minor issues reported (e.g., Wi-Fi, laser pointer compatibility, whiteboard app); no major concerns. 

  • Physical Issues: Marker trays breaking off; handled by Physical Plant via repair@northeast.edu email. 

 

Additional information and links:

None
 

Blockers:

None
 

Next Steps:

Action Items 

  • Complete Cell Booster Installation 
    • Assigned to: Kevin Furstenau  
    • Due: Within 1–2 days  
    • Status: In progress 
  • Finalize ABKB Creations Website 
    • Assigned to: Michael Castro  
    • Due: End of the week  
    • Status: In progress 
  • Review ACL Data Tasks 
    • Assigned to: Field May & Shawn Tillotson  
    • Action: Decide whether to close or convert to post-project tickets 
  • Monitor ECC Punch List Completion 
    • Assigned to: Field May  
    • Due: Before next ECC meeting in September  
    • Status: Ongoing 
  • Confirm Digital Signage Ownership 
    • Assigned to: David Cone  
    • Status: Completed (Student Activities owns content) 
  • Maintain Visibility and Support 
    • Assigned to: All team members  
    • Action: Continue presence and responsiveness during initial weeks of classes 
  • Track and Respond to Service Center Tickets 
    • Assigned to: Darin Watts  
    • Status: Ongoing 
  • Report Physical Issues 
    • Assigned to: All staff  
    • Action: Use repair@northeast.edu email for Physical Plant concerns 

Details

Dates
Fri 10/1/21 - Fri 9/5/25
Acct/Dept
Administrative Services
Type
Technology Services / Technology Services Project
Health
Green - On track
Portfolio(s)
Classification
GROW: Enhance and expand
Created
Tue 4/30/24 4:54 PM
Modified
Mon 8/25/25 11:28 AM

Northeast Project Management

Relation to Strategic Priorities
Effective Resource Management
VP Approval
Does this project have VP Approval.
Yes

Description

New building construction project. Board of Governor's project.

Goals

  1. We practice continuous improvement

Manager

Alternate Manager(s)

Sponsor

Stakeholders (1)

SG
Scott Gray
Vice President of Administrative Services and General Counsel (Administrative Services Department)
Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed
Vice President of Administrative Services and General Counsel
Wed 3/5/25 11:32 AM