Month: March 2022

Gerlinger Annex 1st Floor Steam Heating Shutdown 3/30/22 – Unknown

Posted on by mdriggs

UPDATE:  We were informed that this was previously restored.

 

Begin:  Wednesday, March 30, 2022

End:      Unknown

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Gerlinger Annex first floor heating

Scope:  The steam heat has been shutdown to the first floor due to a leak in the coil for AHU 3. An update will be sent when heating is restored.

Services Impacted:  This will only affect the heating on the first floor.

Work Performed By:  FS Mechanical Shop

Knight Law Center Emergency HVAC Chilled Water System Shutdown 3/31/22

Posted on by jepeters

UPDATE:
The leak was repaired and the chilled water has been restored.

 

Begin:  Thursday, March 31st, 2022 at 7:00 am

End:      Thursday, March 31st, 2022 at approximately 4:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Knight Law Center

Scope:  There will be an emergency shut down of the HVAC chilled water system tomorrow.  This is required to repair a leak within the building.

Services Impacted:  No impact is expected because the outside temperatures are mild.

Work Performed By:  CPFM Facilities Crews

Contact:  Kyle Harshbarger, CPFM Mechanical and Plumbing Shop Manager, 541-346-2055

Zebrafish International Resource Center Electrical Shutdown 4-07-22

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Begin:  Thursday, April 07, 2022 at 5:40 am

End:   Thursday, April 07, 2022 at 6:35 am

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted: Zebrafish International Resource Center

Scope:  Power will be shut down while circuit breakers are installed in the main distribution panel.

Services Impacted:  HVAC / Air Supply, Fume Hoods, Fire Alarm system and Electrical

Special Instructions:  Special Instructions:  Please shut down and unplug all multi-function copier devices as well as any printers during scheduled power outages. The software on these machines can be negatively affected due to the power surge when the power is turned back on.  A power surge can corrupt the clone files in the machines and change preconfigured settings.

Work Performed By: Fortis Construction

Contact: Colin Brennan, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-8242 or 541-654-2972

Gerlinger Hall/Gerlinger Annex Tree Work Advisory 3/30/22 – 4/06/22

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Begin:  Wednesday, March 30th, 2022 at 7:00 am

End:      Wednesday, April 6th, 2022 at 2:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Area near Gerlinger Hall and Gerlinger Annex

Scope:  There is some deadwood above the sidewalk on the north side of Gerlinger and in the birch trees in Gerlinger Plaza that need to be addressed.

Services Impacted:

  • Sidewalk will remain open with intermittent closures for overhead hazards.
  • Grounds crew will have traffic control in place to assist safe passage around the lift and work area.
  • Expect to hear the occasional loud noise from chainsaw usage.

Work Performed By:  CPFM Landscape Crew

Contact:  Becket DeChant, CPFM Facilities Services, 541-346-1527

Non-recyclable Packing Material Being Found in Science Buildings 3/28/22

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Over the last several weeks, the Zero Waste crews have been finding “ClimaCell” packaging material in the recycle bins throughout the science buildings on campus.

Due to the biodegradable material inside this packaging, we cannot accept this material in our paper recycling bins. Unfortunately, it must go into the garbage.

Please see the photos below for reference.

If you have any questions, please contact Bret Jensen 541-346-5275.

Willamette Hall Atrium Hoist Activity Advisory 3/31/22

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Begin:  Thursday, March 31st, 2022 at 8:00 am

End:      Thursday, March 31st, 2022 – unknown

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Willamette Hall Atrium

Scope:  The atrium’s overhead hoist will be used for a short duration of time.

Services Impacted:

  • Access will be restricted during this time to the atrium and stairs.
  • Chairs and seating will be temporarily moved in the area where the work is occurring.

Special Instructions:  Please observe caution tape/safety signage and listen to safety personnel onsite.

Work Performed By:  UO Crews

Contact:  Jenna Shope, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-2281

Huestis Hall AHU 3 Shutdown 4/8/22

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UPDATE 3/28: This work is rescheduled for 4/8/2022.

Begin:  Friday, March 25 April 8, 2022 at 6:00 am

End:     Friday, March 25 April 8, 2022 at 3:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Huestis Hall

Scope: As part of the Huestis renovation project, AHU 3 roof top unit will be shutoff.

Services Impacted:  This supplies the public first floor north lobby area and will not affect occupants or other equipment in the building.

Work Performed By:  Mortenson Construction

Contact: Martina Oxoby, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-5880

Spring Break Grease Trap Cleaning Odor Advisory 3/25/22

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UPDATE:
The grease trap cleaning for Tykeson has been cancelled.

 

Begin:  Friday, March 25th, 2022 at 10:00 am

End:      Friday, March 25th, 2022 at 3:00 pm Approx. 2:00 pm

Buildings and Areas Impacted:

  • 10:00 am –       EMU – Pumping
  • 11:00 am –        Ford Alumni – Grease Trap
  • 12:00 pm –       Knight Library – Grease Trap
  • 2:00 pm  –        Tykeson – Grease Trap  CANCELLED

Scope:  Housing and Dining will have a contractor clean the grease traps this Friday.

Services Impacted:  Noise can be expected in the area, along with the possibility of encountering unpleasant odors outside the building with potential drift inside via entryways.

Work Performed By:  Roto Rooter

Contact: Farrah Meade, University Housing, HCS & Work Control Manager, 541-346-4082

Campus Fire Systems Testing/Maintenance Schedule for Spring Break 2022

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Begin:  Wednesday, March 23rd, 2022

End:     Friday, March 25th, 2022

Scope: Fire systems testing and maintenance will be performed.

Buildings and Schedules:

  • Wednesday, March 23  6:00 am – 8:00 am   University Health Services
  • Thursday, March 24      6:00 am – 8:00 am   Tykeson
  • Friday, March 25            6:00 am – 8:00 am   Knight Campus

Details: Horns, Strobes, and Speakers on the fire alarm system will not sound after the scheduled time. Provisions have been taken to monitor the building fire systems during this time and alarms that occur after the scheduled time should be considered real events and occupants should evacuate as usual per the U of O Emergency Procedures.

Special Instructions: If there are questions regarding emergency evacuation, please visit Emergency Management & Continuity, https://safety.uoregon.edu/evacuations

Work Performed By: UO Safety & Risk Services

Contact: Zach Earl, UO Fire Systems Program Manager, 541-521-0351 or 541-346-9295.

Streisinger Hall Rooms 255-283 Domestic Water Shutdown 3/24/22

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Begin:  Thursday, March 24th, 2022 at 7:00 am

End:      Thursday, March 24th, 2022 at 11:00 am

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Streisinger Hall Rooms 255-283

Scope:  The domestic water will be shut down on the east side and in the E/SE area of the second floor to install a new eyewash in the 2nd floor project area.

Services Impacted:

  • This will affect the project area, Grimes Lab, and the second floor bathrooms.
  • Other labs on the floor will not be impacted.

Work Performed By:  Mortenson Construction

Contact:  Colin Brennan, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-8242

Huestis Renovation Project Site Logistics 3/31/22 – 4/30/24

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UPDATE 1/3/24:  The Huestis Hall Renovation project is nearing completion; the current expected date of occupancy is the end of April 2024.

 

UPDATE 4/8/22:
As the Huestis Hall Renovation project starts up, building occupants and neighbors can expect some noisy work activities over the next few weeks.
Activities include vacuum excavation, sidewalk demo, dirt and rock excavation and removal on the west side of Huestis and in the Streisinger Courtyard.

 

 

Begin:  Thursday, March 31st, 2022

End:      Sunday, December 31st, 2023  Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Huestis, Willamette, Lokey Labs, Streisinger, LISB, and Carson

Scope:  The main phase of the Huestis Hall Renovation Project will begin March 31, 2022 through December 2023.  See attached site logistics plans.

Services Impacted:

  • This will affect access to the sidewalk and street.
  • Phase 1 site fencing will be installed starting March 31 around the west side of Huestis. Pedestrian egress out of Willamette and Streisinger Halls will be rerouted to the north.
  • Mortenson construction trailers will occupy the Streisinger Courtyard on April 23.
  • Expect site excavation activities and typical construction noises between Huestis and Willamette beginning in mid-April.
  • Phase 2 site fencing will be added to the south and east sides of Huestis Hall on May 13 through fall term 2023.
  • Interior egress out of the Huestis basement will be routed through Lokey Labs and LISB.

Work Performed By:  Mortenson Construction

Contact:  Martina Oxoby, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-5880

Huestis Main Renovation Site Logistics and Egress (1)

 

Carson Hall, Living Learning Center, Straub/Earl Utility Steam Shutdown 3/26/22

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Begin:  Saturday, March 26th, 2022 at 6:00 am

End:      Saturday, March 26th, 2022 at 5:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Carson Hall, Straub Hall, Earl Hall, Living Learning Center

Scope:  Due to a steam leak on a main 8 inch steam valve, and a steam leak on a 2 inch meter pipeline, the utility steam will be shut down to replace the leaking valve and meter piping.  This work is being planned for this Saturday to decrease impact to campus customers.  Work will be performed in the utility tunnel.

Services Impacted:

  • This will only affect the building heat and building hot water in Carson Hall, Straub Hall, and Earl Hall.
  • All of Living Learning Center will be on an alternate steam supply pipe and should not be affected.

Work Performed By:  CPFM Utilities & Energy and a contractor

Contact:  Kyle Wilson, CPFM Utilities Maintenance Manager, 541-346-2246

COVID19 Signage Removal Instructions as of 3/19/22

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Dear Campus Partners:

In response to the mask updates at the UO, please review the following COVID19 Sign Removal Instructions.

Mask Update at the UO: Based on guidance from local public health authorities, starting March 19 masks will be welcome but optional in most places at the UO.

  • Masks are still required indoors on campus through March 18.
  • When masks become optional in most places, they will continue to be required in health care settings, including University Health Services and Monitoring and Assessment Program (MAP) testing sites.
  • This decision does not impact other COVID-19 regulations. The UO continues to require vaccines, offer testing, and provide masks and other resources.

Read the full announcement including a list of personal preventative strategies and university-provided resources here.

Signage removal (in areas that are not identified as health care settings):

On March 19, 2022 (or after), please remove any signage related to COVID19 including:

  • Physical distancing
  • Required mask wearing
  • Reporting COVID safety concerns
  • Signage that is related to isolation or quarantine. (Some “stay home if you feel sick” signs might have this information included. If so, please remove.)
  • Any signage that includes outdated information re: COVID19 and UO policies.
  • OSHA signs with COVID19 related information. For example:

Signage that encourages healthy handwashing tips can remain in place, if desired.

 Masks Required Indoors A-frames:

CPFM will be collecting Masks Required Indoors A-frames and redeploying to healthcare facilities by request.

Digital Signage:

Digital signage will no longer be available for download on the COVID19 website as of March 19, 2022.

Note: Central Signage re: COVID19 will no longer be provided as of March 19, 2022. Please do not create signage that does not align with the current UO regulations. It is important the university apply the UO COVID-19 regulation uniformly to maintain consistency and equity across campus.  

Thank you,

Lindsey J. Salfran
Executive Assistant
to the CRO and Associate VP of Safety and Risk Services
COVID19 IMT Role: Planning Section Chief

Safety & Risk Services | University of Oregon
1260 University of Oregon | Eugene, OR 97403-1260
http://safety.uoregon.edu

Lawrence Hall Access Advisory 3/21/22

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Begin:  March 21, 2022 at 8:00 AM

End:      March 21, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Lawrence Hall

Scope:  In preparation for replacement of the glass curtain wall at the Lawrence Hall Stair tower on the SW side of the building, a boom lift will be in use for the day to take measurements on the window opening.

Services Impacted:  The stairwell and the exit from the exterior door nearest the stairwell will remain open, but the lift may limit access directly around the base of the stairwell.

Work Performed By: Andersen Construction

Contact: Luke Helm, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-8216

Huestis Hall Basement Fire Sprinkler System Shutdown 3/22/22

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Begin:  Tuesday, March 22nd, 2022 at 8:00 am

End:      Tuesday, March 22nd, 2022 at 11:00 am

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Huestis Hall Basement

Scope:  Due to sprinkler line repair work, the sprinkler system will be shut down in the basement of Huestis Hall.

Services Impacted:  This will only affect the sprinkler system in the basement.

Details:  Horns, Strobes, and Speakers on the fire alarm system will not sound after the scheduled time. Provisions have been taken to monitor the building fire systems during this time and alarms that occur after the scheduled time should be considered real events and occupants should evacuate as usual per the U of O Emergency Procedures.

Special Instructions:  If there are questions regarding emergency evacuation, please visit Emergency Management & Continuity, https://safety.uoregon.edu/evacuations

 Work Performed By:  Mortenson Construction with Harvey & Price and IES

Contact:  Martina Oxoby, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-5880

CPFM Warehouse/shops Fire Sprinkler Replacement Project 3/21/22

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Begin:  Monday, March 21,  2022 at 7:30 am

End:    Monday, March 21, 2022 at 12:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  CPFM Warehouse (Building 130)

Scope: The sprinkler system will be shut down to add a new sprinkler head.  The contractor will provide fire watch during this time.

Details:  Horns, Strobes, and Speakers on the fire alarm system will not sound after the scheduled time. Provisions have been taken to monitor the building fire systems during this time and alarms that occur after the scheduled time should be considered real events and occupants should evacuate as usual per the U of O Emergency Procedures.

Special Instructions:  If there are questions regarding emergency evacuation, please visit Emergency Management & Continuity, https://safety.uoregon.edu/evacuations

Work Performed By:  Harvey & Price and Preferred Construction

Contact: Bruce Budzik, CPFM Small Projects & Cap Imp Manager, 541-346-8834

 

Lewis Integrative Science Building Suites 174 and 186 RO Water Shutdown 3/24/22

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Begin:  Thursday, March 24th, 2022 at 7:00 am

End:      Thursday, March 24th, 2022 at 11:00 am

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Lewis Integrative Science Building Suites 174 and 186

Scope:  As part of a warranty item, GBC and Alliant Systems will be shutting down the RO water system within the LCNI suite only. This will not disrupt RO supply to the rest of the building.

Services Impacted:  The RO water will be offline within suites 174 and 186.

Work Performed By:  GBC and Alliant

Contact:  Martina Oxoby, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-5880

Building 108 Recoating 3/17-3/31

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Begin:  March 17, 2022

End:      March 31, 2022

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Building 108

Scope:  Facilities Services contractors will begin the process of recoating the exterior of Building 108 this week and next. The contractor will begin by pressure washing the exterior and then will apply a polyurethane coating to the exterior of the building in the coming weeks (weather permitting).

Services Impacted:  This will impact the building’s exterior.

Extra Notes:  Expect to see contractors coming and going from the project site, and minor construction noises may occur.

Work Performed By:  Preferred Construction

Contact: Justin Grishkin, CPFM Construction Services Manager, 541-346-5242

Onyx Bridge Room 368 Domestic Cold and Hot Water Shutdown 3/21/22 – 3/25/22

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Begin:  Monday, March 21st, 2022

End:      Friday, March 25th, 2022

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Onyx Bridge – room 368

Scope:  Facilities Services will be removing a fume hood from room 368 during the week of 3/21/22. Water will be shut off at a localized valve and should not impact other spaces. They will need access to 367 to turn off the valves.

Services Impacted:

  • Domestic cold and hot water will be offline during this time in room 368.
  • Access will be needed to room 367.

Work Performed By:  UO CPFM Facilities Services

Contact:  Tim Allenbaugh, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-8214

Streisinger, LISB, Lokey Labs (CAMCOR) Emergency Air Handler Shutdown 3/15/22

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Begin:  Tuesday, March 15th, 2022 at 7:00 am

End:      Tuesday, March 15th, 2022 at 3:30 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Streisinger, Lewis Integrative Science Building, Lokey Labs (CAMCOR)

Scope:  There will be a rolling shutdown of the HVAC system in Streisinger in order to perform an emergency air filter change.  Because this is a rolling shutdown, we do not know exactly when each area will be impacted.

Services Impacted:  This will also affect the heating and A/C in Streisinger, LISB and CAMCOR, including the animal labs.

Work Performed By:  UO CPFM Facilities Services

Contact:  Jim Cody, CPFM Associate Dir. of Facilities Services, 541-346-2302

Unthank Hall Electrical Shutdown 3/23

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Begin:  March 23rd, 2022 at 8:00 AM

End:      March 23rd, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Unthank Hall

Scope:  We will have an electrical shutdown at Unthank Hall. The building will be on standby power during the shutdown. Stand-By will power walk-in coolers, walk-in freezers, walk-in beverage coolers, ADA doors, MDF/IDF rooms, FSD’s, fire alarm system, elevator system, and all lighting that is on egress. This shutdown is to test the ATS and install a metering cabinet in the main switchgear.

Services Impacted: All electricity will be down except walk-in coolers, walk-in freezers, walk-in beverage coolers, ADA doors, MDF/IDF rooms, FSD’s, fire alarm system, elevator system, and all lighting that is on egress.

Special Instructions: Please shut down and unplug all multi-function copier devices as well as any printers during scheduled power outages. The software on these machines can be negatively affected due to the power surge when the power is turned back on.  A power surge can corrupt the clone files in the machines and change preconfigured settings.

Work Performed By: Oregon Electric Group

Contact: George Bleekman, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-2625

Millrace Garage Elevator #2 Offline 3/10/22 – 3/15/22

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Begin: Thursday, March 10th, 2022

End:    Tuesday, March 15th, 2022

Building Impacted: Millrace Garage

Scope:  The elevator is nonresponsive. The Otis elevator technician will be on site early next week. An update will be sent when repairs are made.

Services Impacted: The elevator is currently shut down.  Please use the other elevator.

Work Performed By: Otis

Contact: Work Control Center, Campus Planning and Facilities Management, 541-346-2319

Odor Advisory for Gerlinger Hall 3/14-3/18

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Begin:  March 14th, 2022 at 8:00 AM

End:      March 18th, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Gerlinger Hall Sun Porch and surrounding area

Scope:  New finish being applied to a wood floor in the Sun Porch. Although the finish material is listed as “Low Odor” with low chemical emissions there will likely be detectible odor in and around Gerlinger.

Work Performed By: Preferred Construction

Contact: David Mason, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-5679

Huestis Basement Electrical Shutdown 3-24-22

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Begin:  Thursday, March, 24 at 7:00 am

End:  Thursday, March, 24 at 12:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Huestis Hall basement.

Scope:  Normal power from panel BN5-2 will be shut down in basement lab areas

Services Impacted: Electrical power will be offline for five hours.  See attached map for areas that will be affected during this time.

Special Instructions:  Please shut down and unplug all multi-function copier devices as well as any printers during scheduled power outages. The software on these machines can be negatively affected due to the power surge when the power is turned back on.  A power surge can corrupt the clone files in the machines and change preconfigured settings.

Work Performed By:  Mortenson Construction / EC Electric

Contact:  Martina Oxoby, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-5880

Huestis Basement Electrical Shutdown 3-23-22

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Begin:  Wednesday, March, 23 at 7:00 am

End:  Wednesday, March, 23 at 12:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Huestis Hall basement.

 Scope:  Normal power will be shut down in basement lab areas due to Huestis basement renovation scope and install new feeders in to the electrical panels

Services Impacted: Electrical power will be offline for five hours.  See attached map for areas that will be affected during this time.

Special Instructions:  Please shut down and unplug all multi-function copier devices as well as any printers during scheduled power outages. The software on these machines can be negatively affected due to the power surge when the power is turned back on.  A power surge can corrupt the clone files in the machines and change preconfigured settings.

Work Performed By:  Mortenson Construction / EC Electric

Contact:  Martina Oxoby, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-5880