Campus Construction Update for Week of May 11-17

Facilities Planning project managers' report for week of May 11-17

ILLC -- Information Library and Learning Center (Scheduled completion date: September 2009) -- At the addition, utility rough-ins and back filling will continue. Structural steel and metal decking will continue on the north side. Fire proofing structural steel and perimeter metal framing will begin on the south side. The final inspection will begin on the upper two floors.

13th street will be closed beginning Monday for approximately eight weeks. The alley way between Knight and Ross halls will have two-way traffic and service the Wyoming Union and Coe Library loading areas.

The north lane of Ivinson Street will be rerouted near the intersection of 14th and Ivinson to allow for a sewer from the library to be tied into the city's sewer system.

Information Technology Facility (Scheduled completion date: December 2008) -- Excavation for the chilled water line is underway but all of the work is currently contained within the boundaries of the construction fence. The line will be installed in the Sorority Row street and run north across the site to connect at Willett Drive. The roads will be open until May 12. A temporary entry/exit has been set up on the east end of the site directly west of the Fine Arts building entrance. The concrete pad is being poured in the Chiller yard.

Drywall and light gauge metal framing: Drywall began in the 2nd Floor Central Machine Room last week. Drywall installation is underway in some areas on the 1st floor. Light gauge metal stud framing continues on the 3rd floor, the south entrance, the south stair tower, lobby atrium, and 2nd floor lounge/atrium. Insulation has been installed in the Central Machine Room on the second floor.

Fire Protection: Installing piping at the south stair tower and north stair tower.

Masonry: Brick on the west end is nearly complete. Brick will get nearly complete on the north side and started on the south side. The stone looks different colors because some of it has been washed and some still has the mortar and dust from the cutting process.

Roofing: Working on the main roof.

Plumbing and HVAC: 2nd and 3rd floor waste, vent, storm drains, and pipe insulation. Installing ducts and fan units on the 3rd floor. Conducting duct pressure test on the 1st floor.

Electrical: 1st floor, complete rough in, near completion of cable tray, continues pulling wire. 2nd floor, continue rough in, cable tray and electrical rooms. Working on the overhead rough-in in the Central Machine Room.

Glass: Taking measurements and doing fabrication. Installing framing at the south stair tower.
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Indoor Practice Facility -- Landscape work on the west side of the building will continue though May. Staging for the landscape contractor is on the southwest side of the parking lot.

Student Health/Cheney International Center -- We will begin to move occupants within the Student Health Service building on May 13 and 14. Prep work for the staging area begins on May 19. The construction is scheduled over the next 275 days and will impact the north and west side of the building and landscape.

Education Annex Third Floor Renovations (Scheduled completion date: July 2008) -- Construction ongoing with HVAC and tile. Staging area will take up three spaces in the Education parking lot.

Knight Hall Basement Renovations -- Construction ongoing with electrical and painting. Work will continue during the next two weekends. Staging area will take up one space in the Knight Hall alleyway.

The UW Physical Plant reports the following activities scheduled for the week:

Campus -- The chilled water system is being tested and should be back in service sometime next week.

Half Acre Gym -- The roof of the infield area is being replaced and an air conditioning unit will be installed. A fenced construction area with a pedestrian walkway has been set up on the east side of the building. Indoor air temperature may be affected as construction activities continue. Work will continue for the remainder of the semester.

College of Engineering -- The east passenger elevator will be offline until early July. Please use the west elevator during this time.

Bureau of Mines Building -- The elevator will remain offline for a few more weeks. Patrons are asked to use the stairs for access to upper floors. Coordination of deliveries is being handled by WRI administration and the Physical Plant project manager. Call the Service Desk for information on deliveries of large items. For persons with disability access needs, contact the required department within the building to make arrangements to accommodate the need and take care of necessary business. Alternatively, contact may be made with the University Disabilities Support Services office.

Prexy's Pasture -- Several concrete pads will be poured next week and the week after in preparation for the outdoor art project. Pedestrian flow may be temporarily diverted during the pours.

Electrical Switch Cleaning -- May 13, 5-7 p.m. Education; May 15, 5-7 p.m. Ag C and Ag C Addition. All effected departments have been notified.

Questions or concerns should be directed to the Physical Plant Service Desk, (307) 766-6225.

Posted on Friday, May 09, 2008

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