Standard work hours for project construction are Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some select, less intensive activities may need to occur on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Extended hours may be required for select activities. The contractor will strive to keep these instances to a minimum and abutters will be notified in advance.
Check back here for upcoming construction updates for 421 Park Drive. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at construction@421parkdr.com.
IMPORTANT TIMING UPDATE - Fenway Triangle Trilogy Crane Operations
Yesterday, we notified you of plans to position cranes on Kilmarnock Street and Brookline Ave this weekend to install four new cooling towers on the roof of the Fenway Triangle Trilogy as part of Fenway Triangle’s five-year capital plan. Please be advised that, due to the Walk for Hunger, the City of Boston has revised and approved the following hours for the crane operations at the Fenway Triangle Trilogy this weekend. The crane work planned for Saturday, May 4, will now take place from 3:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Brookline Ave in the locations described below. The hours for the crane work planned for Sunday, May 5, will remain 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Kilmarnock Street in the locations described below. Your understanding is appreciated as this critical building support work is taking place.
May 2, 2024
421 Park Drive Update
The contractor was able to extend the height of the tower crane over the weekend as planned. Thank you for your patience while this work was completed.
Work to build the new building’s steel frame will continue through June and curtain wall installation (the non-structural exterior building covering) is scheduled to begin during the week of May 20. Over the next several weeks, two to three concrete placements can be expected per week. Due to the size of some concrete placements, and not being able to stop a placement mid-way, the contractor will occasionally need to work later hours past 5:00 p.m. (sometimes as late as 9:00 p.m.) to complete them. Please note this work is weather dependent so dates will likely shift based on the forecast. Your patience with this work is greatly appreciated.
With structural steel and concrete placements overlapping for several weeks, activity and truck traffic can be expected to pick up on the job site.
The contractor does not have plans to work this Saturday, May 4 at 421 Park Drive. However, separate from the 421 Park Drive project, we do want to make the community aware of some weekend crane operations planned to install four new cooling towers on the roof of the Fenway Triangle Trilogy as part of Fenway Triangle’s five-year capital plan. On Saturday, May 4, between 7am and 4pm there will be two crane picks on Kilmarnock Street – one outside the vacant Whoop space and the second next to Tenderoni’s. And, on Sunday, May 5, there will two more crane picks on Brookline Ave in two separate locations in front of the building between 7am and 4pm. The first crane location will be on Brookline Ave in front of Starbucks/Fomu in the morning and the second location will be in front of Chipotle. There will be a plan in place to re-direct traffic and pedestrians around these operations. Your understanding is appreciated as this critical building support work is taking place. Extensive care and thought have been put into executing this replacement with minimal impact to retail operators and residents.
Finally, the 421 Park Drive project team is working with the Boston Fire Department (BFD) to schedule a second practice rescue exercise. The first rescue exercise with the BFD on the tower crane closest to Park Drive took place on March 30. The next exercise will occur on an upcoming Saturday in June and the date will be shared with the community once it has been confirmed with the BFD.
421 Park Drive Update
Due to high winds and some other unforeseen issues with the tower crane, Suffolk was not able to extend the height of the tower crane last weekend as planned. As a result, they will be working to extend the crane again starting on Friday afternoon, April 26. The expected work hours on the crane extension are as follows:
• Friday, April 26 – 1pm-8pm
• Saturday, April 27 – 8am-6pm (may extend as late as 8pm)
• Backup in case of inclement weather or high winds- Sunday, April 28 – 8am-5pm (may extend as late as 8pm)
These extended hours may be necessary in order to leave the crane in a safe position on a nightly basis. The contractor anticipates that they will have this work done on Saturday. Please note this work is low impact to the neighborhood and the project team does not anticipate this work will result in any disruption to the community. During these hours, all deliveries will be rerouted to the 201 Brookline Ave loading dock on Fullerton Street to accommodate this work.
Work to build the new building’s steel frame will continue through June due to some weather-related delays in March and April. Curtain wall installation (the non-structural exterior building covering) is currently tracking to begin on or around the week of May 13.
The contractor is scheduling two to three concrete placements per week for the next two months. Due to the size of some concrete placements, and not being able to stop a placement mid-way, the contractor will need to work later hours at times past 5:00 p.m. (sometimes as late as 9:00 p.m.) to complete them. Please note this work is weather dependent so dates will likely shift based on the forecast. Your patience with this work is greatly appreciated.
The project team is working with the Boston Fire Department (BFD) to schedule a second practice rescue exercise. This exercise will occur on an upcoming Saturday in June and the date will be shared once it has been confirmed with the BFD. The first rescue exercise with the BFD took place on March 30.
421 Park Drive Update
Work to build the new building’s steel frame will continue through June due to some weather-related delays in March and April. Curtain wall installation (the non-structural exterior building covering) is currently tracking to begin on or around the week of May 13.
The contractor is scheduling two to three concrete placements per week for the next two months. Due to the size of some concrete placements, and not being able to stop a placement mid-way, the contractor will need to work later hours at times past 5:00 p.m. (sometimes as late as 9:00 p.m.) to complete them. Please note this work is weather dependent so dates will likely shift based on the forecast. Your patience with this work is greatly appreciated.
This week, the contractor has started the process of extending the height of the tower crane closest to Park Drive by several sections. Prep work will be underway on Friday, April 19, and Saturday, April 20, with plans to extend the crane on Saturday, April 20, and Sunday, April 21. The expected work hours on the crane extension are as follows:
These extended hours may be necessary in order to leave the crane in a safe position on a nightly basis. Please note this work is low impact to the neighborhood and the project team does not anticipate this work will result in any disruption to the community.
The project team is working with the Boston Fire Department (BFD) to schedule a second practice rescue exercise. This exercise will occur on an upcoming Saturday in June and the date will be shared once it has been confirmed with the BFD. The first rescue exercise with the BFD took place on March 30.
421 Park Drive Update
The contractor will not be working on Patriots’ Day, Monday, April 15, and the job site will be closed.
Concrete placements continue on multiple levels. Due to the size of some placements and not being to stop a placement mid-way, the contractor will need to work later hours at times past 5:00 p.m. (sometimes as late as 9:00 p.m.) to complete them. The contractor is scheduling two to three placements per week for the next two months, some of which will require these longer workdays. Please note this work is weather dependent so dates will likely shift based on the forecast. Your patience with this work is greatly appreciated.
Work to build the new building’s steel frame will continue through June due to some weather-related delays in March and April. Curtain wall installation (the non-structural exterior building covering) is currently scheduled to begin on or around May 13.
As noted last week, during the week of April 15, the contractor will be extending the height of the tower crane closest to Park Drive by several sections. This work is weather dependent, but is currently scheduled to take place on Wednesday, April 17, Thursday, April 18, and Friday, April 19 after 1:00 p.m. If the installation process is not complete by Friday, April 19, the contractor will continue this work on Saturday, April 20. On each of these days, after 1:00 p.m., all deliveries will be rerouted to the 201 Brookline Ave loading dock on Fullerton Street to accommodate this work.
Finally, the project team successfully completed the first of two rescue exercises with the Boston Fire Department (BFD) on Saturday, March 30. The second exercise has not been scheduled yet, but it will occur on an upcoming Saturday in May. The date will be shared once it has been confirmed with the BFD.
421 Park Drive Update
The project team successfully completed one of two rescue exercises with the Boston Fire Department (BFD) on Saturday, March 30. The second exercise has not been scheduled yet, but it will occur on an upcoming Saturday. The date will be shared once it has been confirmed with the BFD. While this activity will not cause any disruption to the community, neighbors will notice first responders on scene beginning at 8:00 a.m. at the tower crane closest to Park Drive.
Concrete placements are continuing on multiple levels. Some placements, due to their size, require the contractor to work later hours past 5:00 p.m. (sometimes as late as 9:00 p.m.) to complete them. Some of these longer workdays are tentatively scheduled next week for Monday, April 8, and Wednesday, April 10. The following week, placements are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, April 17, Thursday, April 18, and Friday, April 19. Please note this work is weather dependent so dates may change. Your patience with this work is appreciated and the community will be notified of any additional long days as they are confirmed.
Steel is being delivered to the job site regularly on weekdays and the contractor continues to erect structural steel to build the frame for the new 13-story building. This work will continue through June due to some weather-related delays in March and April. Curtain wall installation (the non-structural exterior building covering) is currently scheduled to begin on or around May 9.
During the week of April 15, the contractor will be extending the height of the tower crane closest to Park Drive by several sections. This work is weather dependent, but is currently scheduled to take place on Wednesday, April 17, Thursday, April 18, and Friday, April 19 after 1:00 p.m. If the installation process is not complete by Friday, April 19, the contractor will continue this work on Saturday, April 20. On each of these days, after 1:00 p.m., all deliveries will be rerouted to the 201 Brookline Ave loading dock on Fullerton Street to accommodate this work.
The contractor is not working on Patriots’ Day, Monday, April 15, and the job site will be closed.
421 Park Drive Update
As noted in last week’s communication, the project team is working with the Boston Fire Department to schedule practice rescues of a crane operator working on the tower crane closest to Park Drive. The first of these two exercises will take place this Saturday, March 30. While this activity will not cause any disruption to the neighborhood, these exercises will take place over the course of two Saturdays and neighbors will notice first responders on scene beginning at 8:00 a.m.
Concrete placements have begun, and they will occur into the following weeks on multiple levels. As previously noted, because of the size of some of these placements and the need to fully complete each placement without stopping midway, the contractor will have to work past 5:00 p.m. at times. A few of these occasions will occur next week on Monday, April 1, Wednesday, April 3, and Friday, April 5, when the contractor will need to work until approximately 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. to complete these large concrete pours. Your patience with this work is appreciated and the community will be notified of any additional long days as they are confirmed.
Steel is being delivered to the job site regularly on weekdays and the contractor continues to erect structural steel to build the frame for the new 13-story building. This work will continue through May.
421 Park Drive Update
On Thursday, Marsh 28, the contractor will begin placing concrete on the 2nd floor north. Additional concrete placements will occur in the following weeks on multiple levels. Because of the size of some of these placements and the need to fully complete each placement without stopping midway, the contractor will have to work a few hours past 5:00 p.m. at times. We will notify the community of these dates as they are confirmed.
The contractor continues to erect structural steel to build the frame for the new 13-story building at 421 Park Drive. Steel continues to be delivered to the job site regularly on weekdays to support this work.
Finally, the project team is working with the Boston Fire Department to plan practice rescues of a crane operator on one of the project’s tower cranes. While this activity will not cause any disruption to the neighborhood, the exercise will take place over the course of two Saturdays and neighbors will notice first responders on scene beginning at 8:00 a.m. Please note that the first exercise has been scheduled for Saturday, March 30.
421 Park Drive Update
Eversource has completed its most recent work tying in electrical conduit from the street to the 421 Park Drive property. The project team is appreciative of the community's understanding as Eversource performed this critical work. The project team does not have plans to work on site this coming weekend, March 16 and 17.
The hoist cars for the north tower crane are being delivered to the job site this Friday, March 15. If rain prevents the erection of steel on Friday, the hoist cars will be installed on Friday and their installation may run until 7pm. If the contractor is unable to install the hoist cars on Friday, they will move to install them on Monday, March 18, from 3pm to 7pm, following a full day of steel erection from 7am to 3pm.
The 421 Park contractor continues to erect structural steel to create the frame for the new 13-story building at 421 Park Drive. Steel continues to be delivered to the job site regularly on weekdays to support this work.
Beginning the week of April 1, the contractor will begin placing concrete on multiple levels. Because of the size of these placements and the need to fully complete each placement without stopping midway, the contractor will need to work a few hours past 5:00 p.m. More detail will be shared as the date gets closer.
Finally, the project team is working with the Boston Fire Department to schedule a practice rescue of a crane operator on one of the project’s tower cranes. At this time, they are discussing the following sets of dates: March 23 and 30 or May 4 and 11. While this activity will not cause any disruption to the neighborhood, the exercise will take place over the course of two Saturdays and neighbors will notice first responders on scene.
421 Park Drive Update
Earlier this week, we shared with you that Eversource needs to tie in some electrical conduits from the street to the 421 Park Drive property. They started working overnight this Tuesday and Wednesday, originally planning on two nights of work, however, they have notified us that the work is more extensive than realized and they will need to work three more nights this week and Saturday. We appreciate the community's understanding as Eversource performs this critical work.
Eversource will continue working at the end of Fullerton Street, right after the Harvard Vanguard parking lot exit this week from 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, through Friday, March 8, potentially working until 7:00 a.m. the following morning. It is also expected that Eversource will need to work on site on Saturday, March 9, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to complete this work. Noise is expected to be minimal overnight. Eversource is conducting noisier work earlier in their shift to minimize disruption to the community, and they are directing their lighting towards the site and away from the neighborhood.
The 421 Park contractor continues to erect structural steel to create the frame for the new 13-story building at 421 Park Drive. Steel continues to be delivered to the job site regularly on weekdays to support this work.
Beginning the week of March 25, the contractor will begin placing concrete on multiple levels. Because of the size of these placements and the need to fully complete each placement without stopping midway, the contractor will need to work a few hours past 5:00 p.m. More detail will be shared as the date gets closer.
The project team does not have plans to work on site this coming weekend, March 9 and 10.
Finally, as a reminder, the MBTA’s work on the Green Line tracks and stations is ongoing everyday 24/7 through Friday, March 8. The MBTA is accessing their tracks and station from Park Drive.
421 Park Drive Update
With our apologies for the short notice, please be advised that Eversource needs to perform some work in support of the 421 Park Drive project to tie in some electrical conduits from the street to the 421 Park Drive property. They have informed us that this work is on their schedule for two nights this week, Tuesday, March 5, and Wednesday, March 6, starting both nights at 5:00 p.m. and potentially working until 7:00 a.m. the following morning.
Eversource’s crew will be located at the end of Fullerton Street, right after the Harvard Vanguard parking lot exit. Neighbors may notice activity at this location; however, noise is expected to be minimal overnight. Eversource will endeavor to conduct noisier work first to minimize disruption to the community and they will direct their lighting towards the site and away from the neighborhood.
We appreciate the community's understanding as the project needs to accommodate Eversource’s availability to perform this critical work.
421 Park Drive Update
The project team does not have plans to work on site this coming weekend, March 2 and 3.
Through May 2024, the contractor will be erecting structural steel on multiple levels to create the frame for the new 13-story building at 421 Park Drive. Steel continues to be delivered to the job site regularly on weekdays to support this work.
The MBTA’s work on the Green Line tracks and stations is ongoing everyday 24/7 through March 8. The MBTA is accessing their tracks and station from Park Drive.
421 Park Drive Update
The work to remove a large concrete beam and some flooring inside the building was finished last weekend. There is no work planned on site this coming weekend, February 24 and 25.
The structural steel phase of the project continues on multiple levels to create the frame for the new 13-story building and steel is being delivered to the job site regularly on weekdays. This will continue until May 2024.
As a reminder, as part of an upcoming Green Line surge/shutdown, the MBTA will be conducting work on the Green Line tracks and stations from February 20 to March 8. They are working 24/7, running two 12-hour shifts seven days per week until March 8 and will be accessing their tracks and station from Park Drive.
421 Park Drive Update
The structural steel phase of the 421 Park Drive project is progressing as planned on multiple levels to build the frame for the new 13-story building with steel being delivered regularly. This work will continue until May 2024. Please note that the contractor will be on site inside the building on Saturday and Sunday, February 17-18, working to remove a large concrete beam and some flooring. Sound blankets will be used to help mitigate noise that may result from this work. The site will also be open and active on President’s Day - Monday, February 19.
For your awareness, the MBTA has notified the 421 Park Drive project team that, as part of an upcoming Green Line surge/shutdown, their contractor will be conducting work on the Green Line tracks and stations from February 20 to March 8. They will be working 24/7 with an initial mobilization at the Fenway portal to start around 12am-2am on Tuesday, February 20. They will then be running two 12-hour shifts seven days per week until March 8 and will be accessing their tracks and station from Park Drive.
FEBRUARY 16 UPDATE: A small crew will be on site tomorrow, Saturday, February 17, between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. adjusting the elevation of some of the erected steel. This work is not expected to generate much in the way of noise, but neighbors will see some activity on site. With this work happening on Saturday, the job site will be able to be closed on Monday, February 19.
421 Park Drive Update
The structural steel phase of the 421 Park Drive project continues on multiple levels of the new building and steel is being delivered to the job site continuously by way of numerous trucks per day. This phase of work will continue until May 2024 as the contractor works to build the frame for the 13-story building.
There is no work scheduled on site for Saturday, February 10, however, please note the contractor will be on site inside the building next Saturday and Sunday, February 17-18, working to remove a large concrete beam. Sound blankets will be used to help mitigate noise that may result from this work.
The site will also be open and active on President’s Day - Monday, February 19.
421 Park Drive Update
Structural steel erection continues on multiple levels at 421 Park Drive. Steel deliveries also continue to arrive via the Park Drive side of the job site and exit the site by way of Fullerton Street with goal of minimizing the need for backup alarms.
There is no work scheduled on site for Saturday, February 3.
421 Park Drive Update
As the community has undoubtedly noticed, two tower cranes have been erected on the job site in the last two weeks to support structural steel erection for the future building at 421 Park Drive.
Structural steel erection will be ongoing through May 2024 and steel will continue to be delivered to the site to support this phase of construction. Trucks delivering steel will continue to arrive via Park Drive and exit the site by way of Fullerton Street to minimize the need for backup alarms.
There is no work scheduled on site for Saturday, January 27.
421 Park Drive Update
Two tower cranes have been erected on the job site in the last two weeks to support steel erection for the future building at 421 Park Drive. The project team is appreciative of the community's patience and understanding given the extended hours that were necessary to assemble these cranes.
Steel will continue to be delivered to the site for the next eight months as part of the current phase of construction – structural steel erection – which will continue through May 2024. Trucks delivering steel arrive via Park Drive and exit the site by way of Fullerton Street to minimize the need for backup alarms.
There is no work scheduled on site for Saturday, January 20, and no immediate plans for extended work hours in the coming week.
421 Park Drive Update
A second tower crane was delivered and assembled on site this weekend. The project team is appreciative of the community's patience and understanding given the extended hours necessary to erect this crane, which was more logistically challenging than the first tower crane set up.
It was noted in last week's communication that there was a possibility that an additional shift may be necessary today, Tuesday, January 16, to complete the crane set up. Due to logistical issues, that additional shift tonight is going to be needed to disassemble and remove the assist crane.
The contractor is going to need to work tonight starting at around 5:30 pm. This work will take about 8 hours in total, however, the noisiest part of the job is expected to occur early on in the evening. Neighbors can expect to see work taking place on site tonight until the assist crane is removed. The contractor is sensitive to how these extended hours impact the neighbors and will do their best to minimize disruptions.
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