Category: Cooling

2/02/24 – 2/27/24 Knight Law AHU-1 Emergency Shutdown

Posted on by jepeters

UPDATE: 
AHU-1 has been restored to service.

 

Begin:  Friday, February 2, 2024 – effective immediately

End:      Unknown   Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Knight Law

Scope:  Heating and cooling in the building will be limited due to a power bump that burnt up the drive for the supply fan on AHU-1.  Quotes are being requested to replace the drive, but an ETA on when this work will be completed is unknown at this time.  An update will be sent when service has been restored.

Services Impacted:  The return fan is still working on this unit, but the heating and cooling capacity will be affected until we get the drive replaced.

Work Performed By:  CPFM Facilities Services

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

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

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1/09/24 and 1/12/24 Huestis Hall and Lokey Labs Fume Hoods, Exhaust, HVAC Air Supply and Fire Alarm System Shutdown

Posted on by jepeters

1st Day:             Tuesday, January 9, 2024, from 7:00 am until 4:00 pm

2nd Day:           Friday, January 12, 2024, from 7:00 am until 4:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Huestis Hall and Lokey Labs

Scope:

  • Huestis Hall: On Tuesday 1/9 and again on Friday 1/12 from 7:00 am – 4:00 pm, air and exhaust systems will be offline in the basement as the temporary AHU and exhaust fans are removed and final connections to building AHU units and lab exhaust fans are reconnected. User access to Huestis rooms 6, 12 and 13 should be limited or avoided during this shutdown.
  • Lokey Labs and Huestis Hall:  On Tuesday, 1/9 from 7:00 am until 4:00 pm, the fire alarm system will be offline to Huestis and Lokey Labs during this shutdown. Contractor will provide fire watch.

Services Impacted:  This will affect exhaust, fire alarm systems, fume hoods, heating, cooling, and the HVAC air supply.  Fume hood sashes should be closed and containers within the fume hoods sealed prior to this date.

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:  JH Kelly, FM Sheetmetal, IES

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

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

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12/07/2023 Huestis Hall Basement HVAC and Lab Exhaust Shutdown

Posted on by rubyt

Begin:  Thursday, December 7, 2023, at 7:00 am

End:      Thursday, December 7, 2023, at 5:30 pm

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

Scope:  Heating/cooling supply and lab exhaust will be offline throughout the Huestis basement.

Services Impacted:  This will affect chilled water, cooling, exhaust, heating, and HVAC air supply.

Work Performed By:  JH Kelly

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

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

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11/13/23, 11/15/23, 11/16/23, 11/30/23 Lokey Labs Electrical Shutdowns

Posted on by jepeters

UPDATE 11/14/23:
Due to holiday work schedules, the electrical shutdown planned for Monday, November 20th has been moved to Thursday, November 30th.

 

Dates and Times Involved:

  • Monday, November 13, 2023, at 6:00 am to 9:00 am
  • Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at 6:00 am to 9:00 am
  • Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 6:00 am to 8:00 am
  • Monday, November 20, Thursday, November 30, 2023, at 6:00 am to 8:00 am

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

Scope:  As part of the Huestis Hall Renovation project, there will be a final series of electrical shutdowns necessary to complete the project of separating the feeder connections from Huestis Hall and refeed Lokey Labs. The final series of electrical shutdowns will occur on November 13, 15, 16, and 20 and will affect Lokey Labs. Affected services and durations are listed by date below.

Monday, November 13, 6:00 am – 9:00 am at Lokey Labs
6:00 am – 7:00am Lighting control panels and lights will be offline for the first hour.
6:00 am – 9:00 am This shutdown will turn off the supply air handling units and lab exhaust fans, chilled water pumps and heating water pumps for 3 hours.  Siemens will monitor for alarms.

Wednesday, November 15, 6:00 am – 9:00 am at Lokey Labs
6:00 am – 7:00 am Lighting control panels and lights will be offline for the first hour.
6:00 am – 9:00 am This shutdown will turn off the supply air handling units and lab exhaust fans, chilled water pumps and heating water pumps for 3 hours.  Siemens will monitor for alarms.

Thursday, November 16, 6:00 am – 8:00 am at Lokey Labs
All normal power supply will be offline for the 2-hour duration. Users are advised to safely power down equipment the night before or ensure that critical equipment is plugged into a standby outlet or UPS.

Monday, November 20, Thursday, November 30, 6:00 am – 8:00 am at Lokey Labs
All normal power supply will be offline for the 2-hour duration. Users are advised to safely power down equipment the night before or ensure that critical equipment is plugged into a standby outlet or UPS.

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.  For questions, please contact Kati Kronholm at 541-346-5370 or katik@uoregon.edu.  For non-copier questions, please reach out to the contact person listed below.

Work Performed By:  EC, Siemens and Lease Crutcher Lewis

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

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

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10/23/23, 10/26/23, 10/30/23, 11/03/23 Willamette Hall, Huestis Hall, Streisinger Hall, and Lokey Labs Compressed Air Shutdown

Posted on by jepeters

UPDATE 10/30/23:
The shutdown today was not successful.  The shutdown of compressed air will be rescheduled for Friday, November 3rd from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.

  • Lokey Labs will not have compressed air during this shutdown. Please shut down affected equipment.

 

UPDATE 10/23/23:
Today’s test at Willamette Hall and Streisinger Hall was unsuccessful.  CPFM Facilities has ordered additional parts and rescheduled the test for Thursday, October 26th, from 7:00 am to 12:00 noon.

 

1st Test:   Monday, October 23, 2023, at 7:00 am – 12:00 noon

2nd Test:   Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 7:00 am – 12:00 noon

Final Day:  Monday, October 30, 2023, at 7:00 am – 1:00 pm  Friday, November 3, 2023, at 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Willamette Hall, Huestis Hall, Streisinger Hall, and Lokey Labs

Scope:  As part of the Huestis Renovation project, the campus supplied compressed air system will be offline as follows:

Monday, October 23, 2023, 7:00 am – 12:00 noon: Outage in Streisinger and Willamette Halls.

  • Streisinger and Willamette Halls – Building supplied compressed air will go offline to allow adequate testing of the emergency backup compressor units. Users will experience limited to no availability of compressed air which is likely to affect air turrets at lab benches and possibly affect building heating and cooling supply. Users should plan to limit their use of the emergency supplied compressed air during this period.
  • Huestis Hall – No impact to compressed air service anticipated during this test period.
  • Lokey Labs – No impact to compressed air service anticipated during this test period.

Monday, October 30, 2023, 7:00 am – 1:00 pm: Outage in Huestis, Lokey Labs, Willamette and Streisinger.

  • At Streisinger and Willamette Halls, following the test results of the emergency backup air supply, users will experience a lower flow of available compressed air via lab turrets. Users should plan to limit use during this period. Heating and cooling supply may be affected during this period.
  • Lokey Labs will be supplied by a temporary air compressor. Users should plan to limit use during this period.
  • Huestis Hall will not have compressed air during the shutdown. Please shut down affected equipment.

Work Performed By:  JH Kelly

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

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

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10/11/23 – 10/13/23 Berwick Hall Emergency HVAC System Shutdown

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Wednesday, October 11, 2023

End:      Friday, October 13, 2023

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Berwick Hall

Scope:  An emergency shutdown of the HVAC system is needed to replace a failed part that is leaking on the unit.  A notice will be sent when service has been restored.

Services Impacted:  This will affect the heating and cooling in the building.

Work Performed By:  CPFM Facilities Services

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

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

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10/18/23 Lawrence Hall Electrical Shutdown

Posted on by jepeters

UPDATE:
To ensure a smooth transition back into the school day, the electrical shutdown has been rescheduled for Wednesday, October 18th.  The time will remain the same (5:00 am to 7:00 am).

 

Begin:  Wednesday, October 11 18, 2023, at 5:00 am

End:      Wednesday, October 11 18, 2023, at 7:00 am

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

Scope:  New electrical panel in Lawrence 188 must be tied in to existing, main electrical panel in Lawrence Hall.  Work will be performed early in the morning.

Services Impacted:  This will shutdown the lighting, electrical outlets, elevators, BAS controls fire alarm panels and IT closets within the building.

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.  For questions, please contact Kati Kronholm at 541-346-5370 or katik@uoregon.edu.  For non-copier questions, please reach out to the contact person listed below.

Additional Instructions:  If you have concerns about accessing your workplace when elevator services are impacted, please contact your supervisor to find an appropriate accommodation.

Work Performed By:  OEG

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

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

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7/14/23 – 7/26/23 Berwick Hall AHU-1 Emergency Shutdown

Posted on by jude

Begin:  Friday, July 14, 2023

End:      Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Berwick Hall, Main Concert Hall, Room 101

Scope:  Air Handling Unit #1 has gone down and is awaiting parts delivery before the contractor can make the repair.

Services Impacted:  The HVAC cooling with be offline in the main concert hall until the repair is complete.

Work Performed By:  Hermanson

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

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

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7/24/23 Huestis Hall Basement AHU1 and 2 Shutdown

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Monday, July 24, 2023, at 7:00 am

End:      Monday, July 24, 2023, at 12:00 noon

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

Scope:  Shutdown of AHU 1 and 2 serving the basement will be offline to clean the VFDs as part of the constructions and preventative maintenance plan.

Services Impacted:  Supply and exhaust air will be offline during this time.

Work Performed By:  EC and Siemens

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

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

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6/20/23 McKenzie Hall Intermittent HVAC Interruptions

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 9:00 am

End:      Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 2:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  McKenzie Hall

Scope:  Due to necessary firmware updates of all Siemens Control Panels, there will be short, intermittent interruptions to the HVAC controls systems. This impacts all building HVAC systems.

Services Impacted:  This will affect the cooling, exhaust, heating, and HVAC air supply.

Work Performed By:  Siemens

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

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

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6/21/23 Chapman Hall Intermittent HVAC Interruptions

Posted on by jepeters

REVISED:
This has been rescheduled for Wednesday, June 21st.

 

Begin:  Tuesday, June 20, 2023, Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at 7:00 am

End:      Tuesday, June 20, 2023, Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at 8:30 am

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Chapman Hall

Scope:  Due to necessary firmware updates of all Siemens Control Panels, there will be short, intermittent interruptions to the HVAC controls systems. This impacts all building HVAC systems.

Services Impacted:  This will affect the cooling, exhaust, heating, and HVAC air supply.

Work Performed By:  Siemens

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

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

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6/20/23 Computing Center Intermittent HVAC Interruptions

Posted on by jepeters

REVISED:
This has been rescheduled for Tuesday, June 20th.

 

Begin:  Wednesday, June 21, 2023, Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 7:00 am

End:      Wednesday, June 21, 2023, Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 8:30 am

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Computing Center

Scope:  Due to necessary firmware updates of all Siemens Control Panels, there will be short, intermittent interruptions to the HVAC controls systems. This impacts all building HVAC systems.

Services Impacted:  This will affect the cooling, exhaust, heating, and HVAC air supply for all spaces except for the data center.

Work Performed By:  Siemens

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

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

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6/19/23 Many Nations Long House Intermittent HVAC Interruptions

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Monday, June 19, 2023, at 12:30 pm

End:      Monday, June 19, 2023, at 2:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Many Nations Long House

Scope:  Due to necessary firmware updates of all Siemens Control Panels, there will be short, intermittent interruptions to the HVAC controls systems. This will impact all building HVAC systems.

Services Impacted:  This affects the cooling, exhaust, heating, and HVAC air supply.

Work Performed By:  Siemens

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

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

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6/19/23 Oregon Hall Intermittent HVAC Interruptions

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Monday, June 19, 2023, at 7:00 am

End:      Monday, June 19, 2023, at 11:00 am

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Oregon Hall

Scope:  Due to necessary firmware updates of all Siemens control panels, there will be short, intermittent interruptions to the HVAC controls systems. This will impact all building HVAC systems.

Services Impacted:  This will affect the cooling, exhaust, heating, and HVAC air supply.

Work Performed By:  Siemens

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

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

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5/26/23 – 5/27/23 Allen Hall Chilled Water Shutdown

Posted on by jepeters

UPDATE:
The shutdown to repair the leaking chilled water line will now occur on Friday, May 26th due to parts availability issues.

 

Begin:  Friday, May 19  26, 2023, at 8:00 am

End:      Saturday, May 20  27, 2023, at 10:00 am

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Allen Hall

Scope:  In order to repair a leaking fitting, the chilled water supplying chilled beams will be shut off. The duration of the shut down will extend into the weekend to allow for the glue used to set to manufacturers specifications.

Services Impacted:  This will affect the academic spaces with chilled beams on the first and second floors. Airflow will continue, but cooling ability will be reduced until the chilled water is restored mid-day Saturday.

Work Performed By:  CPFM Facilities Plumbing Shop

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

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

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4/11/23 Clinical Services Chilled Water Shutdown

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 7:00 am

End:      Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 3:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Clinical Services

Scope:  Due to an incorrectly located temperature sensor during the chilled water meter work, building air conditioning will be shutdown to install the sensor in the correct location.

Services Impacted:  There should be minimal impact to building users due to cooler Spring weather.

Work Performed By:  CPFM Utilities & Energy

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

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

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3/24/23 – 3/27/23 Willamette Hall Room 344 Walk In Freezer Offline

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Friday, March 24, 2023 – effective immediately

End:      Monday, March 27, 2023

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Willamette Hall Room 344

Scope:  The walk in freezer is offline for needed repairs.  It is expected to be returned to service on Monday.

Services Impacted:  Walk in freezer is out of service.

Work Performed By:  CPFM Facilities Services

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

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

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3/20/23 – 3/22/23 Clinical Services Building Chilled Water Shutdown

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Monday, March 20, 2023, at 7:30 am

End:      Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at 3:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Clinical Services Building

Scope:  Due to the installation of a new chilled water meter, building air conditioning will be shutdown.

Services Impacted:

  • There will be some noise and slight odor from pipe work in basement mechanical room 050.
  • According to the current weather forecast, this work should have little to no impact on building users.

Work Performed By:  S2 Industrial

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

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

3/27/23 Onyx Bridge Intermittent HVAC Interruptions

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Monday, March 27, 2023, at 7:30 am

End:      Monday, March 27, 2023, at 4:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Onyx Bridge

Scope:  Due to necessary firmware updates of all Siemens Control Panels, there will be intermittent interruptions to the HVAC controls systems throughout the day. This will affect fume hoods as well as general building HVAC systems.

Services Impacted:  This will affect the chilled water, cooling, exhaust, fume hoods, heating, and HVAC air supply.

Special Instructions:  Fume hood sashes should be closed and containers within the fume hoods sealed prior to this date.

Work Performed By:  Siemens

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

3/27/23 Pacific Hall Intermittent HVAC Interruptions

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Monday, March 27, 2023, at 7:30 am

End:      Monday, March 27, 2023, at 4:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Pacific Hall

Scope:  Due to necessary firmware updates of all Siemens Control Panels, there will be intermittent interruptions to the HVAC controls systems throughout the day. This will affect fume hoods as well as general building HVAC systems.

Services Impacted:  This will affect the chilled water, cooling, exhaust, fume hoods, heating, and HVAC air supply.

Special Instructions:  Fume hood sashes should be closed and containers within the fume hoods sealed prior to this date.

Work Performed By:  Siemens

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

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

3/28/23 Student Recreation Center Intermittent HVAC Interruptions

Posted on by jepeters

Begin: Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at 7:30 am

End: Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at 4:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected: Student Recreation Center (SRC)

Scope: Due to necessary firmware updates of all Siemens Control Panels, there will be intermittent interruptions to the HVAC controls systems throughout the day. This will affect all building HVAC systems.

Services Impacted: This will affect the chilled water, cooling, exhaust, heating, and HVAC air supply.

Work Performed By: Siemens

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

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

3/29/23 Straub Hall Intermittent HVAC Interruptions

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 7:30 am

End:      Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 4:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Straub Hall

Scope:  Due to necessary firmware updates of all Siemens Control Panels, there will be intermittent interruptions to the HVAC controls systems throughout the day. This will affect all building HVAC systems.

Services Impacted:  This will affect the chilled water, cooling, exhaust, heating, and HVAC air supply.

Work Performed By:  Siemens

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

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

3/30/23 Lillis, Anstett, Peterson, and Chiles Intermittent HVAC Interruptions

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 7:30 am

End:      Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 4:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Lillis, Anstett, Peterson, and Chiles

Scope:  Due to necessary firmware updates of all Siemens Control Panels, there will be intermittent interruptions to the HVAC controls systems throughout the day. This will affect all building HVAC systems.

Services Impacted:  This will affect the chilled water, cooling, exhaust, heating, and HVAC air supply.

Work Performed By:  Siemens

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

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

 

3/31/23 Fenton Hall Intermittent HVAC Interruptions

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Friday, March 31, 2023, at 7:30 am

End:      Friday, March 31, 2023, at 4:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Fenton Hall

Scope:  Due to necessary firmware updates of all Siemens Control Panels, there will be intermittent interruptions to the HVAC controls systems throughout the day. This will affect all building HVAC systems.

Services Impacted:  This will affect the chilled water, cooling, exhaust, heating, and HVAC air supply.

Work Performed By:  Siemens

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

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

3/31/23 Villard Hall Intermittent HVAC Interruptions

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Friday, March 31, 2023, at 7:30 am

End:      Friday, March 31, 2023, at 4:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Villard Hall

Scope:  Due to necessary firmware updates of all Siemens Control Panels, there will be intermittent interruptions to the HVAC controls systems throughout the day. This will all building HVAC systems.

Services Impacted:  This will affect the chilled water, cooling, exhaust, heating, and HVAC air supply.

Work Performed By:  Siemens

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

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.