Campus Construction Update for Week of May 18-24

Facilities Planning project managers' report for week of May 18-24

ILLC, Information Library and Learning Center (Scheduled completion date: September 2009) -- At the addition, utility rough ins, steel erection, and concrete floor installation will continue. Metal framing at the exterior walls will take place on the ground level.

Work on 13th street will include forming curbs and gutters as well as grading for the road way. 13th street will be closed for approximately eight weeks. The alley between Knight and Ross halls has two-way traffic.

Information Technology Facility (Scheduled completion date: December 2008) -- Site work: The chilled water lines running north-south are being connected to the valves at Willett Street. The excavation runs south toward the new building crossing the construction staging area on the west side of the site within the fenced area. The lines running east-west will be installed in the Sorority Row street beginning in about two weeks. A temporary entry/exit has been set up on the east end of the site directly west of the Fine Arts building entrance. The construction fence on King Street will be moved out onto the street to allow for reconstruction of the south entry/sidewalk. Pedestrian access will be routed to the south side of the street.

Drywall and light gauge metal framing: Drywall began in the 2nd floor Central Machine Room two weeks ago. Drywall installation continues 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.

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

Masonry: Brick on the west end was completed last week. Brick will continue this week 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. The postponing of the roof completion has postponed the installation of drywall.

Plumbing and HVAC: 2nd and 3rd floor waste, vent, storm drains, and pipe insulation. Installing ducts and fan units on the 3rd floor. Duct pressure test on the 1st floor passed last week. Test will continue on the 2nd floor this week.

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

Glass: Taking measurements and doing fabrication. Installing framing at the north and south stair towers.
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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. Exterior building metal work will start on the south side on Monday May 19. Pedestrian traffic along the south sidewalk will be closed along with parking on the south side.

Honors House -- The Kappa Sigma fraternity house at 15th and Willett Drive is being converted to a home for students in the Honors Program. Sewer pipe from the south side of the facility to the street will be installed. Roofing will take place at the additions. Gypsum board installation will be taking place in the interior. The electrical service to the building will be install which will result in an electrical shut down on Monday affecting Sigma Nu. The Centrex building and greenhouse may experience a short outage.

Student Health/Cheney International Center -- Construction fencing has been put in place, which will block the access between Student Health and Merica Hall through February 2009. Demolition on the second floor of Student Health will begin on Monday.

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

Campus -- The chilled water system is back in service. Building systems are being filled, and that work should be completed 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 a few more weeks.

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 several 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.

Grounds --The irrigation systems are being brought online for the summer. Trees are also being moved due to construction project activities. Planting, mowing and trimming will continue throughout the growing season.

Electrical Switch Cleaning -- May 20, 5-7 p.m. at Earth Sciences, Old Geology and WRI buildings. All affected departments have been notified.

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

Posted on Friday, May 16, 2008

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