Current SMHS Construction Projects
Last Updated: 2/10/2025
This page includes information about current SMHS construction projects.
Guardrail Installation on the Open Staircase in the Lobby
We will install guardrails on the lobby’s open staircase because of building code requirements. The work is scheduled to occur during the President’s Day weekend to minimize disruption to regular building operations. We appreciate your patience as we complete this important requirement.
Start Date: February 14
Working Hours: 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM
Working Days: Friday 2/14 to Monday 2/17 (President's Day Weekend)
Freight Elevator Upgrade
As part of our effort to improve building infrastructure, the freight elevator will undergo a modernization. This was initially slated to start in March but due to delays in materials, it has been pushed to July. We will begin mobilization in late June to early July, with the project ending in December 2025. We are (and continue) working closely with the Ross Hall community to minimize disruptions and put alternative plans in place.
Start Date: Late June to early July
Working Hours: 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM
Working Days: Monday through Friday through Fall 2025
Air Handler Unit Upgrade
We are upgrading the Animal Research Facility’s air handler system. Work on this project will coincide with the freight elevator modernization, and we will continue to provide updates as needed.
Start Date: Late March to early April
Working Hours: 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM
Working Days: Monday through Friday through Spring 2026
Minor Office Renovations to 2nd Floor
Some minor renovations will be conducted on the second-floor offices. Specific dates and more details will be shared with the affected tenants in advance.
We understand that construction projects can cause temporary inconvenience, and we will do our best to manage these upgrades efficiently to minimize disruption. Should you have any specific questions or concerns about how these projects may impact your space or day-to-day operations, please do not hesitate to contact us at smhsops [at] gwu.edu (smhsops[at]gwu[dot]edu).