Work has been moving quickly at the Austin Hall construction site.
The first preliminary work started in February. The official construction launch was two months later with a ceremony April 19. Then on Friday, August 2, the crew from Andersen Construction reached “top out,” finishing the roof of the four-floor building.
The milestone was also a chance for everyone involved to take a moment and appreciate all the hard work that’s gone into the building, with a barbecue for crew members held inside the structure of the new building on Monday.
“We celebrate; it’s a huge undertaking to get to this point,” said Construction Manager Cory Destefano on reaching top out. “The building is complete now. You’re up at the highest elevation you’re going to go.”
Around 200 were treated to a lunch from Pig Out BBQ, including some College of Business faculty and staff involved in the design process.
College of Business Dean Ilene Kleinsorge spoke to the crowd, letting everyone know how much the Oregon State and College of Business communities appreciated their hard work to keep the project on schedule.
“I want you to know your work is watched all over the world by our alumni, and they are astounded how quickly your work has come together,” Kleinsorge said.
Check out some photos from the event, including a look inside the new building from a tour COB faculty and staff received after the barbecue.
