Project Updates

Our building project is continuing on schedule, thanks to the hard work of many over the last several years. Both the County and City of Los Angeles have declared building construction to be an essential activity, and the County has strongly urged us to continue moving forward. All of the enabling activities required in advance of construction were completed before the coronavirus crisis unfolded, allowing us to continue hazmat abatement and internal demolition and proceed with hard demolition as planned. Beginning this week, hard demolition has started and will continue for several months in accordance with all applicable guidelines. We are also making every effort to keep our neighbors informed of the work schedule and are responding to any concerns about the ongoing construction.

Both LACMA and our general contractor, Clark Construction, are working diligently to ensure a safe work environment for the crews working on the site. To that end, Clark Construction and its subcontractors have taken all necessary protective measures in accordance with government guidelines. 

• Hazmat abatement and internal demolition crews are fitted with full-body clothing/hazmat suits, gloves, eye protection, and breathing equipment, and all personnel working outside the buildings are required at all times to wear protective gloves, eye protection, face covering, and head protection.
• All workers are required to exercise social distancing of six feet or more, and all indoor meetings have been eliminated.
• Additional hand washing stations have been installed and the frequency with which they are cleaned and supplied has been increased.
• Workers are encouraged to wash hands frequently and anyone who exhibits any respiratory symptoms is required to quarantine at home.