Pickering Middle School Building Project

Announcements

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.

Notifications

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 March 20, 2026

Structural steel erection progress as of March 20, 2026 (facing north) - Topping-off Ceremony Beam
Installation of wire mesh and rebar on the third floor.
Structural steel erection progress as of March 20, 2026 (facing northwest).
Soil/stone removal for regrading is in progress.
Structural steel erection progress as of March 20, 2026 (side-profile)

Week of March 13, 2026

Delivery of Structural steel and steel erection progress as of March 13, 2026 (facing north)
Concrete Placement on Stair #2 between floord 1-2.
Installation of Wire Mess is complete for comcrete slab placement.
Installation of underground plumbing.
Concrete slab placement on 2nd floor

Week of March 06, 2026

Structural steel erection progress as of March 06, 2026 (facing north)
Installation of sanitary line for locker rooms.
Installation of wire mesh for concrete deck pour.

Week of February 27, 2026

Forming beam pockets and trenching for sanitary waste piping.
Installation of "Bang-its" and metal studs on the floor decking.
Installation of underground electrical piping.
Structural steel erection progress as of February 27, 2026 (facing north)
Monitoring footings for settlement.

Week of February 20, 2026

Structural steel erection progress as of February 20, 2026 (facing north).
Structural steel erection progress as of February 20, 2026 (facing west) with Tarping for "Winter Condition/Temporary Heating" extended to the second floor.
Delivery of rebar for future concrete floor slab placement.

Week of February 13, 2026

Installation of Tarping for "Winter Condition/Temporary Heating" to support concrete work.
Electrical room box-outs for duct bank penetrations.
Installation of underground electrical ductbanks and final connections for building penetrations.

Week of February 06, 2026

Structural steel erection progress as of February 06, 2026 (facing southeast).
Structural steel erection progress as of February 06, 2026 (facing north).
Delivery of temporary/portable heaters in preparation for rebar/concrete placement.

Week of January 30, 2026

Installation of underground service lines for future site lighting.
Installation of stair stingers and pans.
Structural steel erection progress as of January 30, 2026 (facing west).
Structural steel erection progress as of January 30, 2026 (facing north).

Week of January 23, 2026

Structural steel erection progress as of January 23, 2026 (facing north).
Structural steel erection progress as of January 23, 2026 (facing north).
Installation of underground electrical conduit banks is ongoing.

Week of January 16, 2026

Structural steel erection progress as of January 16, 2026 (facing north).
Installation of Retaining Wall is nearing completion.
Structural steel erection progress as of January 16, 2026 (facing west).
Installation of underground electrical conduit banks.
Installation of steel decking (1st Floor).

January 2026 Drone Photos

Week of January 09, 2026

Transporting remaining soil stockpiles off-site is nearing completion.
Structural steel erection progress as of January 09, 2026 (near future front entrance).
Delivery of structural steel is ongoing.
Structural steel erection progress as of January 09, 2026 (facing southeast).
Structural steel erection progress as of January 09, 2026 (facing north).
Structural steel erection progress as of January 09, 2026 (facing south).

Week of January 01, 2026

Applying waterproofing to concrete foundation wall.
Structural steel erection is ongoing.
Structural steel erection progress (cont.)

Construction Logistics Plan

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

COMPLETED PHASES                        

Early Enabling - Spring 2024
Enabling/Demo - Summer 2024
Foundations - Summer 2025 - December 2025

CURRENT PHASE                                

Early Structure - Janaury 2026

UPCOMING PHASES                                

Structure/Early Facade - Summer 2026
Project Complete - December 2027
Building Facade - Summer 2026 - January 2027
Hardscape - Summer 2027