Campus Construction Update for Week of May 25-31

Facilities Planning project managers' report for week of May 25-31

ILLC, Information Library and Learning Center (Scheduled completion date: September 2009) -- 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. At the addition, utility rough ins, steel erection, and concrete floor installation will continue.

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 Drive. 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 one week.

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.

Check out the webcam at www.uwyo.edu/it_test2/itbldgcam.

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. Asphalt patching on the northeast side of the RAC (Rochelle Athletics Center) is scheduled for the week May 26. Exterior building metal work will start on the south side on Monday June 9. Pedestrian traffic along the south sidewalk will be closed along with parking on the south side.

Student Health/Cheney International Center -- (Scheduled completion date: February, 2009) -- Construction fencing has been put in place, which will block the access between Student Health and Merica Hall through February 2009. Excavation for the addition will begin on Thursday. Demolition of the second floor ceilings is almost complete. Additional demolition for the addition and new entrances will continue. Stone from the existing building is being salvaged for re-use on the new addition.

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 -- (Scheduled completion date: May 30, 2008)
Construction ongoing with IT and carpeting. Work will continue during the next two weekends. Staging area will take up one space in the Knight Hall alleyway. The UW Testing Center is now located in Room 4 of Knight Hall; the Disability Support Services lab is scheduled to relocate to Room 7 on June 2.

The UW Physical Plant reports the following activities scheduled for the 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 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 29, 5-7 p.m. at the Geological Survey Building; all affected parties have been notified.

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

Posted on Friday, May 23, 2008

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