Construction Phase

Construction Announcements

Noise Complaint Update (04.07.26)

Normal construction times are 7:00am-6:00pm. Occasionally, the work will include activities that, once started, cannot be stopped until they are complete, such as the placement and finishing of concrete slabs. Every attempt will be made to conclude construction work prior to 6:00pm, but we thank the public for their understanding and patience in those instances when work must extend beyond the normal time. These instances should be rare in occurrence.

Structural Steel Topping-off Ceremony was held on March 20, 2026!

Erection of Structural Steel concluded in March 2026 with the traditional Topping-off Ceremony! Click on the link below to view photos/videos of the ceremony!

Pickering Middle School – Topping-off Ceremony

Increased Rodent activity around new Pickering Construction Site?

Construction activities can disturb rodents living in/below/around construction sites. Experiencing increased rodent activity around you house, please fill out the form using the link below. The City will install bait boxes on your property. Please send the filled out form to isdonline@lynnma.gov. You can contact the Lynn Inspectional Services office at (781) 598-4000 with any questions.

https://www.lynnma.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=109810&pageId=136766

Construction Working Hours

Monday through Friday: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
(After-hours, Saturday and Sunday work require local authorization)

Construction Progress Photos

(click on the photos to enlarge with descriptions)

Week of October 02, 2026

Installation of National Grid Transformer.
Installation of the air vapor barrier on the east elevation is nearing completion.
Installation of brick masonry facade on the west elevation continues with the Mason's Hydro mobile extension lift.

Week of September 25, 2026

Installation of the air vapor barrier on the east elevation continues.
Installation of interior light metal gauge framing in progress.
Installation of roof drain piping.

Week of September 18, 2026

Installation of the air vapor barrier on the east elevation.
Installation of overhead copper rough is ongoing.
Application of spray fire protection is ongoing throughout the building.

Week of September 11, 2026

Installation of brick masonry facade on the west elevation.
Installation of vertical mechanical ductwork.
Installation of overhead hangers for above ceiling plumbing.

Week of September 04, 2026

Installation of metal framed windows on the north elevation of the new Pickering.
Installation of interior light metal gauge framing forming the new Classroom Corridors. Also pictured, Installation of above ceiling Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP)/Fire Protectiong in progress.
Crane rigging and hoisting RTUs for roof top placement.

Week of August 28, 2026

Installation of vertical mechanical ductwork.
Installation of the Air Vapor Barrier on the Southeast corner of the new School.
RTUs awaiting roof top placement.

Week of August 21, 2026

Installation of above ceiling utilities/fire suppression in classroom corridors is ongoing.
Installation of metal windows on the west elevation.
Installation of Air Vapor Barrier on south facade of the building continues.

Week of August 14, 2026

Installation of Metal Windows is ongoing on the north elevation of the school.
Installation of Air Vapor Barrier on south facade of the building is ongoing.
Installation of rigid electrical conduits.

Week of August 07, 2026

Installation of Metal Windows is ongoing.
Concrete Pad for future transformer placement.
Framing for metal windows in progress on the east side of the building.

Week of July 31, 2026

Installation of Sisson retaining wall fencing is complete.
Installation of exterior sheathing on south facade of the building is ongoing.
Delivery of Mechanical Roof Top Units (RTUs).

Week of July 24, 2026

Installation of metal windows commenced and is ongoing.
Window framing is ongoing on the north facade.
Installation of exterior sheathing on south facade of the building in progress.

Week of July 17, 2026

Progress of interior light metal gauge framing on 3rd floor classroom corridor.
Installation of overhead plubling, fire protection, and mechanical ductwork in the 2nd floor classroom corridor.
Installation of Air Vapor Barrier on the exterior of floors  3, 4, & 5 above the future learning deck.

Week of July 10, 2026

Progress of interior light metal gauge framing of future classroom corridor.
Exterior Progress - July 06, 2026
Installation of Air Vapor Barrier on the southern exterior of Floor 3, 4, & 5.

Week of July 03, 2026

Progress of exterior light metal gauge framing on south side of the building.
Pipe insulation in classroom corridor (3rd Floor)
Installation of Air Vapor Barrier on main roof deck.

Construction Logistics Plan

Trucking/Delivery Route
Crane Locations for steel erection.
Loading Bay Zones

CURRENT PHASE                                

Structure/Early Facade - Summer 2026

UPCOMING PHASES                                

Building Facade - Summer 2026 - January 2027
Hardscape - Summer 2027
Project Complete - December 2027

COMPLETED PHASES                        

Early Enabling - Spring 2024
Early Structure - Janaury 2026
Enabling/Demo - Summer 2024
Foundations - Summer 2025 - December 2025