August 7, 2014
FACILITIES CONNECTION
Facilities Services Department Weekly Update Newsletter
New Look!
In this issue:
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In the past, Facilities Management submitted a quarterly newsletter to
all Facilities Services employees to highlight projects, new employees,
other campus departments, etc. and after reviewing the current
newsletter & the number of projects we have been taking on, FS
Management has decided that it would be in the best interest of our
employees to provide weekly updates.
New Look!
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Project Updates
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New Hires
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Upcoming Projects
Thank you, Facilities Management
Current Project Updates
Morton Storage Building
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Ron has received measurements and will be requesting bids to build the section walls. In the
end, Facilities Services, Theatre and Golf will all have separate areas in the building.
Hill Slide Mitigation
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The shop drawings have been approved and the contractor will be able to order necessary
materials. The expected start date for this project will be in 2 weeks.
Old Science Building Demolition
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The asbestos removal will begin on August 18th. Contracts are in the process of being
approved for the actual demolition. The contractors on the this project and the Hill Slide will
need to work closely together as they will be sharing space in the alley for each project. As
many of you are aware, Central Stores and the Carpenter Shop have been moved out to the
Campus Garage. State Fleet vehicles will continue to reside in the east Field House parking lot
until the Old Science building has been removed.
Circle Hall Upgrades
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We are pushing for a completion date of August 15th, but the project may take up to a week
longer. The general contractor is working to ensure the area is ADA compliant and that the
building is properly water-proofed. If you are in the area check out the progress!
McFarland Air Conditioning
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Air conditioning will be added to 3rd floor, west end McFarland, as well as the Alumni Room.
Keith’s Air Conditioning started the project on 8/8 and should be finished by the end of this
week.
McFarland Building Stabilization
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McFarland classroom 124 will be out of commission for the rest of August and into September
as work on stabilizing the building begins on the 18th. We will need to do some in-house
demolition (to open the walls) in preparation for the main contractor. All classes in this room
have been moved to Rhoades and the Library for the duration of the project.
Housing Updates
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Health Services has been successfully moved to the old Mythaler Guest Room, making room
for the new Athletic Training program in Graichen Gym. Third floor Mythaler has also seen
some big changes with the addition of the fitness room also to make room for the Athletic
Training program in Graichen) as well as a new kitchenette for student use. We have also done
major work to several University Housing apartments.
Field House Improvements
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We have several projects planned for the Field House in the next couple months, including:
new roof over boiler room, install back-flow valve (so the basement doesn’t flood), repairs to the
main entrances (including new exterior doors), and updating to the exterior façade.
New Hires!
We have had several new hires/position transitions in the last few months to fill the gaps
within our department due to retirements and other unforeseen vacancies.
Loren Lemer:
Phyllis McDonough:
Jeffrey Sprague:
Brian Bakke:
Jay Komrosky:
Scott Anderson:
Caroline Walters:
Janet Gierke:
Dave Gazeley:
TBA:
TBA:
transition to Systems Maintenance
transition to Rhoades Science Center
Heat Plant Operator/Fireman
General & Pool Maintenance
transition to Building Security
Building Services (Robertson/Mythaler)
Building Services (McCoy)
transition to Building Services (Stu. Ctr.)
Heat Plant Operator/Fireman
General Maintenance/Locksmith
Heat Plant Operator/Fireman
If you haven’t done so already, stop by and introduce yourself to the new members of our
team!
Upcoming Projects
Stay tuned for updates on our upcoming projects….
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NEW Boiler Plant
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NEW Fine Arts Building
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NEW Fitness and Wellness Center
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President’s Office Remodel