UPDATE 8/26: Shoring installation to address safety concern in the new elevator pit has been completed and Friendly Hall is again open to entry. Please contact Gene Mowery, 541-346-5593 or gmowery@uoregon.edu if you have questions.
UPDATE 8/21: Shoring installation and safety mitigation placement continues so the pre-cautionary measure of the building closure remains in effect and is extended through September 4th. As previously noted the likelihood of consequence from this condition is extremely slight but we are taking every necessary precaution and I apologize for the inconvenience this may cause. Please contact Gene Mowery, 541-346-5593 or gmowery@uoregon.edu if you have questions.
Begin: Friday, August 14th, 2020 – immediately
End: Friday, August 21st, September 4th, 2020
Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted: Friendly Hall
Scope: In the course of the installation of a new elevator in Friendly Hall, an unforeseen foundation condition was exposed in the basement elevator pit location. As a precaution the project structural engineer has recommended that the building remain unoccupied until shoring is installed to remedy the condition. Shoring installation is expected to take place at the end of next week, targeted for August 19th. As a general precaution please avoid entry and occupancy of Friendly Hall until notified the shoring is in place. The likelihood of consequence from this condition is extremely slight but we are taking every necessary precaution and I apologize for the inconvenience this may cause.
Services Impacted: Building occupancy
Work Performed By: McKenzie Shoring
Contact: Gene Mowery, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-5593
