Month: April 2022

1715 Franklin Burning/Smoke Odor Advisory 4/25/22

Posted on by jepeters

A burning / smoke odor was reported in the Franklin Building today at approximately 12:00 pm. Our investigation identified the source as a burning paper towel in the trash can in the lobby near the vending machines. The issue has been resolved and we are working on identifying where the paper towel originated. If you have any information, please let us know as soon as possible.

Thank you,

Adam S. Jones, CIEC | Environmental Services Manager

Safety and Risk Services

Environmental Health & Safety

1260 University of Oregon | Eugene, OR 97403-1260

(541) 346-8397 | asjones@uoregon.edu

(541) 852-5685

Building 130 Fire Sprinkler Install 4/25

Posted on by mdriggs

Begin:  Monday, April 25, 2022 at 7:30 AM

End:      Monday, April 25, 2022 at 12:00 PM

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Building 130 second floor hallway

Scope: Two sprinkler heads need to be installed on second floor of building 130 in D&C offices. The building’s fire system will be shut down during this time.

Services Impacted: The fire alarm and sprinkler system will be shut down during this time.

Details:  Horns, Strobes, and Speakers on the fire alarm system will not sound after the scheduled time. The contractor will 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: Preferred Construction/Omlid & Sweeney

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

University St and Johnson Lane Sidewalk Advisory 4/25

Posted on by mdriggs

Begin:  Monday, April 25, 2022

End:      Monday, April 25, 2022

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Corner of University St and Johnson Lane

Scope:  This coming Monday, 4/25/22, the Susan Campbell sidewalk contractor will be excavating and preparing for upcoming concrete pours. As part of this work, they will be parking a truck on the corner of University St and Johnson Lane (shown in picture) for loading out, most likely in the early afternoon, and the corner will be closed at this time. There will be traffic control present to assist movement of pedestrians and vehicles around the corner when this work occurs.

Services Impacted:  Sidewalk access at northeast corner of University St and Johnson Lane

Work Performed By: Pacific Excavation

Contact: Damon Rutherford, CPFM D&C Owner’s Representative, 541-346-8285

Baker Downtown Center Roofing Project 4/25-7/29

Posted on by mdriggs

UPDATE 7/5: This project has been extended to July 29th due to the longer rainy season this spring.

Begin:  Monday, April 25th, 2022

End:      Thursday, June 30th, July 29th, 2022

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Baker Downtown Center

Scope: The project to remove and replace the roof system at the Baker Downtown Center will begin on Monday, 4-25. Parking and access will be affected but adequate parking and access will be maintained at all times. The project is expected to be complete in late June.

Services Impacted:  Parking and access on the exterior of the building.

Work Performed By:  Anderson Roofing

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

Millrace Studio 3 and ZIRC Roadway Closure 4/25/22 – 4/29/22

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Monday, April 25th, 2022 at 6:00 am

End:      Friday, April 29th, 2022 at 5:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Lane between ZIRC and Millrace Studio 3

Scope:  The road will be closed between ZIRC and the Millrace Studios to complete underground utility work.

Services Impacted:  Access will be blocked off during this time.

Special Instructions:  A detour is available on the north side of the CPFM Administration Quonset or access can be obtained from the east via Riverfront Parkway.

Work Performed By:  Fortis Construction

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

 

Carson Hall, Living Learning Center, Straub/Earl Utility Steam Shutdown 4/28/22 – 4/29/22

Posted on by jepeters

EMERGENCY UPDATE 4/29/22:
A pipe flange has cracked on the large steam pipe for Carson Hall.
Steam will be offline for Carson, Earl, and Straub until approximately 6:00 pm tomorrow evening.  Contractors are gathering the needed parts and will be making the repairs tomorrow.
(Steam has been restored for Living Learning Center and will not be affected by this shutdown.)

 

Begin:  Thursday, April 28th, 2022 at 6:00 pm

End:      Friday, April 29th, 2022 at 6:00 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.  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

 

Gerlinger Annex HVAC System Shutdown 4/29/22

Posted on by twinn2

Begin:  Friday,  April 29th, 2022 At 7:00

End:  Friday, April 29th,  2022  (Time Unknown)

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Gerlinger Annex

Scope:  The HVAC system will be down to remove Asbestos insulation from a steam pipe.

Services Impacted:  The heat will be shut down until work is complete.

Work Performed By:  CPFM Facilities Crews

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

Lokey Ed C (Bldg. 41) Emergency Steam Shutdown 4/19/22 – 4/29/22

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Effective Immediately – Tuesday, April 19th, 2022

End:      Friday, April 29th, 2022

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Lokey Education (Building 41)

Scope:  Due to a steam coil leaking, AHU-7 has been shut down until the repair can be made.

Services Impacted:  This will affect the heating and HVAC system throughout the building.

Work Performed By:  CPFM Facilities Crews

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

Willamette Hall Air Handler 3 Emergency Shutdown 4/18/22 – 5/20/22

Posted on by jepeters

UPDATE 5/20/22:
The repair is complete and the air handler is operational.

 

UPDATE 5/6/22:
Replacement parts have been ordered to repair the air handler fan. Due to supply chain delays the parts are not expected to arrive until May 26th. With the fan being shutdown conditioned air is not being circulated to parts of the building. Occupants will continue to experience cooler than normal building temperatures.

 

UPDATE 4/21/22:
Air Handler 3 is expected to be shut down until May 6th. The reason for the extended shut down is new bearings are being ordered and parts are being fabricated to repair a severely damaged fan shaft.

 

Begin:  Effective Immediately – Monday, April 18th, 2022

End:  Unknown –  Friday, May 6th, 2022 May 31st, 2022  Friday, May 20th, 2022

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Willamette Hall West Wing

Scope:  Air Handler 3 has been shutdown for an emergency repair.

Services Impacted:  This will affect the HVAC system on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors of the west wing.

Work Performed By:  CPFM Facilities Crews

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

Utilities and Energy Crane Advisory 4/18/22 – 4/29/22

Posted on by twinn2

Begin:  Monday, April 18th, 2022

End:     Friday, April 29th, 2022

Area Impacted:  North side of Central Power Station

Scope:   Due to cooling tower media fill replacement, a crane will be used to lift material to and from the Chilled Water Plant roof

Services Impacted:

  • Little to no impact is expected.
  • Large vehicles will be accessing the CPFM Compound.
  • The crane will be staged east of the Chilled Water Plant.

Extra Notes:  Additional cooling tower media fill will be replaced in May. Dates to be determined.

Work Performed By:  Fox Engineering and Northwest Mechanical

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

Susan Campbell Signage Install Advisory 4/25

Posted on by mdriggs

Begin:  April 25, 2022 at 10:00 AM

End:      April 25, 2022

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Susan Campbell Hall lobby and hallways

Scope:  Signage vendor will be on-site to remove existing signage and install new signage in common areas. Facilities will follow up at a later date as their schedule allows to paint/patch any areas of damage.

Services Impacted:  Light construction noises may be heard periodically in nearby rooms.

Work Performed By: Fast Signs

Contact: Brianna Liberty, CPFM D&C Design Associate, 541-346-7612

Huestis Fire Systems Testing 4/20/22

Posted on by twinn2

Begin:  Wednesday, April 20th, 2022 at 5:00 am

End:     Wednesday, April 20th, 2022 at 7:00 am

Buildings: Huestis Hall

Scope: Fire systems testing will be performed.

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: IES

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

Huestis Hall Basement Fire Sprinkler System Shutdown 4/18/22

Posted on by twinn2

Begin:  Monday, April 18, 2022 at 7:00 am

End: Monday, April 18, 2022 at 12:00 pm

Building:  Huestis Hall

Scope:  As part of the renovation project, the fire sprinkler system will be shut down only in the basement to allow final installation of sprinkler heads.  Fire watch will be in place during this shutdown.

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

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

 

Onyx Bridge, LISB, and Streisinger Fire Systems Testing 4/15/22

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Friday, April 15th, 2022 at 5:00 am

End:     Friday, April 15th, 2022 at 7:00 am

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Onyx Bridge, LISB, and Streisinger

Scope: Fire systems testing will be performed.

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.

Lokey Labs Heating Shutdown 4/21/22

Posted on by mdriggs

Begin:  Thursday April 21, 2022

End:      Thursday April 21, 2022

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Lokey Labs

Scope:  The heating hot water system for CAMCOR/Lokey Labs will need to fully be shut down to repair and replace valves.

Services Impacted:  This will affect the heating and reheat systems for the building.

Extra Notes: An update will be sent when the heating hot water system is back online.

Work Performed By:  FS Mechanical Shop

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

Lillis Complex Door Repair Advisory 4/14/22

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Thursday, April 14th, 2022

End:      Thursday, April 14th, 2022

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Lillis Complex

Scope:  Facilities Services crews will be working on the NW door in the Lillis Complex near the Computing Center and also on the Lillis SW loading dock door.

Services Impacted:  The physical openings will be blocked intermittently throughout the day as they work on the door closers.

Work Performed By:  CPFM FS Carpentry and Electrical Shops

Contact:  Kevin Wilson, CPFM Construction Field Superintendent, 541-968-4024

Esslinger Hall & NW Corner of SRC Electrical Shutdown 4/30/22

Posted on by jepeters

UPDATE 4/18: The first hour (from 6am to 7am), ALL of Esslinger, and the NW corner of the Student REC Center of will be without power. After 7am, the noted spaces for Esslinger will continue to be offline until 4pm.

Begin:  Saturday, April 23rd 30th, 2022 at 6:00 am

End:      Saturday, April 23rd 30th, 2022 at 4:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Esslinger Hall & NW Corner of SRC

Scope:  Electrical Panel C1 and C2 will be shut down to replace them with new panels. The first hour (from 6am to 7am), ALL of Esslinger, and the NW corner of the Student REC Center of will be without power. After 7am, the noted spaces for Esslinger will continue to be offline until 4pm.

Services Impacted:  Power will be off on Saturday to the NW corner of the SRC and all of Esslinger.

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

13th Avenue, Huestis, and Willamette Hall Access Advisory 4/13/22

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Wednesday, April 13th, 2022

End:      Wednesday, April 13th, 2022

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  North side of 13th Ave and south sides of Huestis and Willamette Halls

Scope:  As part of the Huestis Renovation project, Mortenson Construction will be actively off-loading materials from a semi-truck staged on the north side of 13th Avenue, outside Huestis and Willamette.

Services Impacted:

  • Flaggers will be onsite as street and sidewalk access will be affected.
  • This is expected to take approximately 2 hours.

Work Performed By:  Mortenson Construction

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

 

Streisinger Hall Heating Shutdown 4/18/22

Posted on by twinn2

Begin:  Monday, April 18, 2022 at 7:30 am

End:   Monday, April 18, 2022 at 4:00 pm

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

Scope:  The building heat will be shut down to change out valves for a needed repair.

Services Impacted:  Heating will be offline during this time.

Work Performed By:  CPFM FS Mechanical shop

Contact:  Sean Woods, CPFM FS Building Automation Systems Field Supervisor, 541-521-5376

Corner of Johnson Lane and University St. Closure 4/7/22

Posted on by mdriggs

Begin:  April 7, 2022

End:      April 7, 2022

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Corner of Johnson Lane and University St.

Scope:  The Susan Campbell Sidewalk Project contractor will be shutting down the adjacent corner of Johnson Lane and University St. to pedestrian traffic in order to deliver site materials throughout the day.

Services Impacted:  Pedestrian access

Extra Notes: During this work there will also be flaggers providing traffic control, as well as delivery trucks parking in the area while unloading.

Work Performed By: Pacific Excavation

Contact: Damon Rutherford, CPFM D&C Owner’s Representative, 541-346-8285

Knight Library Elevator #5 Shutdown 4/5/22 – 4/6/22

Posted on by jepeters

Begin: Effective Immediately – Tuesday, April 5th, 2022

End:    Wednesday, April 6th, 2022

Building Impacted:  Knight Library

Scope:  Elevator #5 is non-responsive and is offline.  An Otis elevator technician has assessed the situation and repairs will be made in the morning.  An update will be sent when services have been restored.

Services Impacted: The elevator is currently out-of-order.  Please use the other elevators or stairs in the building.

Work Performed By: Otis

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

CPS West Access Road Closure 4/4-4/5

Posted on by mdriggs

Begin:  Monday, April 4th, 2022

End:      Tuesday, April 5th, 2022 12:00 PM

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted: CPS East Access Road

Scope: The access road directly adjacent to the west side of the central plant will be closed to traffic until noon, approximately, for a crane relocation and associated work. Traffic will be redirected for the duration.

Extra Notes: This closure is weather dependent, resulting in these dates, and work, changing if necessary.

Services Impacted:  The access road directly adjacent to the west side of the central plant will be closed and there will be construction noise and increased traffic activity in the area.

Work Performed By:  DN Tanks

Contact: Damon Rutherford, CPFM D&C Owner’s Representative, 541-346-8285

 

Thompson University Center Elevator Shutdown 4/1-4/4

Posted on by mdriggs

Begin: Effective Immediately – Friday, April 1, 2022

End:   Monday, April 4, 2022

Building Impacted:  Thompson University Center

Scope:  The elevator is currently shut down and requires further repairs. Repairs will be made on Monday.

Services Impacted: The elevator is currently offline.

Work Performed By: Otis

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

HEDCO Domestic Water Shutdown 4-5-22

Posted on by twinn2

Begin:  Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 7:00 am

End:  Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 12:00

Building(s) Impacted:  HEDCO

Scope: The domestic hot water will be shut down for work to repair a leak

Services Impacted:  The domestic hot water will be shut down in restrooms and sinks

Work Performed By:  CPFM Facilities Services Plumbing Shop

Contact: Nic Patton, CPFM Facilities Plumbing, 541-346-2319