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Begin:  Friday, November 21, 2025, at 8:00 am

End:      Friday, November 21, 2025, at 1:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Hendricks Hall – entrance areas for the NW and E sides

Scope:  Maintenance staff will be pressure washing multiple entrances at Hendricks Hall on the NW side of the building to clean off organic material build up. The stairwell on the east side leading into vestibule 026 will also be cleaned.

Services Impacted:

• Building users can expect elevated noise levels in the area from the pressure washing equipment.
• Building users are advised to avoid using the entryways at stairwell S103, S104, and the entrance at hallway 100 on the west side of the building during work.
• Building users should avoid using the stairwell on the east side of the building leading to vestibule 026 as well.

Special Instructions:  Building users will be able to enter and exit through stairwell S102 or Lobby 119.

Work Performed By:  CPFM Maintenance Support

Contact:  Gabe Hein, CPFM Maintenance Support Supervisor, 541-346-7563

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

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

Begin:  Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 8:30 am

End:      Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 11:00 am

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Susan Campbell Hall entrances to stairwells S102 and S103

Scope:  Maintenance staff will be pressure washing the brick and concrete areas around the two North East entrances to the stairwells.

Services Impacted:  Both stairwell entrances will be closed for the duration of the work.  Noise from the pressure washing equipment can be expected in and around the building.

Special Instructions:  Please use alternate entry and exit points in the lobby area 111 or stairwell S101 during this time.

Work Performed By:  CPFM Maintenance Support

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.

UPDATE:

This work is completed. All areas were released from the safety exclusion zone by approximately 12:00 noon today.

Environmental Health and Safety staff monitored all areas of restricted access and are pleased to report there were no issues with building occupants or campus community members intruding into the materials’ path of travel. Our contractor, Veolia, was able to complete their work efficiently and safely. A thank you to all for the attention, cooperation and support that facilitated a straightforward removal of two high risk, potentially unstable, chemicals from Klamath Hall.

Begin:  Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 10:00 am

End:      Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 1:30 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected: Onyx Bridge Dock, Onyx Bridge, Onyx Bridge Hazardous waste facility, Allan Price Science Commons, Adjacent sidewalks, East Access point to Onyx Bridge.

Scope:  Veolia, a contractor for Environmental Health and Safety, will be stabilizing a highly reactive material in preparation for disposal. The contractors’ work will occur within the hazardous waste facility at Onyx Bridge. Transport of the material from Klamath Hall to the facility will be controlled as a safety exclusion zone (purple areas on map below) by 10:00 am and is scheduled to be re-opened by 1.30 pm. Environmental Health and Safety staff will be on site for the activity, with UOPD staff available on-call. UO staff will control access along the sidewalk between Klamath Hall, Allan Price Science Commons, and Onyx Bridge while material is moved to the work site, at approximately 11:30 am – 12:30 pm; this includes an internal stairwell within Klamath Hall, adjacent building and exterior pathway access points. Emergency egress from adjacent buildings will remain available, as will fire lane access for emergency response vehicles, but entry into the safety exclusion zone by non-emergency vehicles or pedestrians will be prohibited. Temporary vehicle barriers will be positioned across the Klamath Dock and the connecting fire lanes. Temporary pedestrian barriers will be positioned across affected areas adjacent to the safety exclusion zones during the material movement phase. Once the material is safe within the Onyx Bridge Facility, restrictions on access to other areas will be eliminated.

Services Impacted:

• Southern end of second floor of Klamath Hall shall be inaccessible.
• Southern internal stairs in Klamath Hall shall be inaccessible.
• Onyx Bridge dock will be closed.
• Vendor deliveries will be re-directed to the Streisinger loading dock.
• Pedestrian traffic will be directed around the safety exclusion zone. The Stabilization Activity Exclusion Zone will be closed and staffed until Veolia leaves the site.

Work Performed By: Environmental Health and Safety, and waste disposal contractor Veolia.

Contact:  Ben Bythell, SRS Chemical Safety Officer/Hazardous Materials Manager, 541-346-0371

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

Begin:  Monday, September 8, 2025, at 7:00 am

End:      Monday, January 5, 2026, at 2:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Portland Gymnasium

Scope:  The Gymnasium Improvement Project includes:

• Basement level – upgrading vertical access from grade to basement, updating basement restrooms for all user access, adding changing rooms, shower rooms, lockers, new drinking fountain with bottle fill, updating/refreshing the weight room.
• First floor – new drinking fountain with bottle fill, updating/refreshing the main lobby.
• General building – new hot water heater.

Services Impacted:

• Facilities staff located in the basement will not be able to use the stairs or areas where cordoned off for scheduled construction.
• Users of the first-floor gym will still have access.
• There will be no hot water in the building due to the scheduled plumbing work.
• A portion of the east/west sidewalk at south side of building and a portion of the parking spaces at south side of building will be affected.

Work Performed By:  Howard S Wright

Contact:  Melissa Moshofsky, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-3712

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

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Begin:  Friday, May 23, 2025, at 6:00 am

End:      Friday, May 23, 2025, at 10:00 am

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Portland Innovation Building

Scope:  Staircase levels 2 and 3 will be closed to allow access to replace a window.

Services Impacted:  The elevator and the east and west staircases will remain open and available to use as an alternate to the central staircase.

Work Performed By:  Howard S Wright Construction

Contact:  Monika Hasek, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 503-412-3797

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

Begin:  Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 8:00 am

End:      Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 5:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Thompson’s University Center – south stairwell S202 & S302

Scope:  AC Construction will be making repairs to the ceiling on the 3rd floor level of the south stairwell. During the project, Builders Electric will also be onsite to relocate the ceiling light fixture. This work has been coordinated by the Landlord.

Services Impacted:

• This work will require scaffolding to be in place, resulting in the closure of S202 & S302 for the duration of the project.
• Noise and odor can be expected during this work.
• Please use the NW stairway or elevator.

Work Performed By:  AC Construction & Builders Electric

Contact:  Lydia Fitzpatrick, CPFM Campus Planning, Real Estate and Leasing Coordinator, 541-346-3804

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

Begin:  Friday, August 30, 2024

End:      Friday, September 13, 2024

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

Scope:  The exterior entry ways and stairwells around the building will be pressure washed.

Services Impacted:  Noise can be expected during this time.

Work Performed By:  Snug 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.

Begin:  Thursday, December 14, 2023

End:      Friday, December 15, 2023

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

Scope:  Repairs will be made to the Percent for Art sculpture in open stair 001 at the north end of Tykeson Hall.  Contractors will be actively working on all levels but predominately on the basement level.

Services Impacted:  Stairs may be temporarily blocked and inaccessible as repairs are made on floors 1-4.

Special Instructions:  Occupants are encouraged to use the south stair 002 or the elevator.

Work Performed By:  Fortis Construction

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

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

Effective:  Thursday, September 28, 2023

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Huestis Hall, Lokey Labs, Lewis Integrative Science Building

Scope:  The access route in the basement of Huestis Hall will be restored to its normal path this Thursday.

Services Impacted:

• Lokey stairs and LISB elevator remain accessible.
• Huestis Hall north stairs and elevator remain closed during construction.

Work Performed By:  Contractors

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

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

Begin:  Thursday, August 24, 2023

End:      Friday, September 29, 2023

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  McArthur Court

Scope:  Due to the installation of new duct work on the mezzanine at McArthur Court, a number of staircases will be closed as scaffolding is placed to install high runs of ductwork.

Services Impacted:  This should only affect the incoming Math department, as they start to use the upper spaces, with the exception of one unoccupied office.  There will be no staircase that is blocked, that doesn’t have a second means of access/egress.

The proposed stair closure dates are as follows:

NE corner (S06) 8/25-9/1
SW corner (S76) 9/4-9/8
SW corner (S64) 9/11-9/15
NW corner (S92) 9/18-9/27
NW corner (S02) 9/25-9/29

Work Performed By:  GBC Construction/ FM Sheetmetal

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

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

Begin:  Monday, August 14, 2023

End:      Thursday, August 17, 2023

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

Scope:  The stairs leading to the basement will be pressure washed.

Services Impacted:

• This will affect the basement stairwells and surrounding areas.
• Noise is to be expected during this time.

Work Performed By:  CPFM Facilities Maintenance Support

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.

Begin:  Monday, August 14, 2023, at 7:00 am

End:      Wednesday, August 16, 2023 – until completed

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

Scope:  The north entrance will be pressure washed.

Services Impacted:

• The north entrance will be closed.  Please use a different entry point.
• Noise is to be expected during this time.

Work Performed By:  CPFM Facilities Maintenance Support

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.

UPDATE:
The work schedule has been revised to Thursday, May 25^th, and Friday, May 26^th.

Begin:  Wednesday, May 24, Thursday, May 25, 2023, at 8:00 am

End:      Friday, May 26, 2023, at 4:00 pm

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

Scope:  The north entrance of Johnson Hall will be closed to clean and pressure wash the stairs and balcony.

Services Impacted:

• The entry will be inaccessible during this time.
• Noise can be expected the majority of each day due to the operation of pressure washers and other machinery.

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.

Begin:  Tuesday, May 16, 2023

End:      Thursday, May 18, 2023

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

Scope:  Weather permitting, the entrance into hallway H120 will be limited to emergency exit only, while a lift is used overhead to install anti-collision decals on the stairwell tower glass.

Services Impacted:  The work will be performed on the exterior of the building, so use of the stairwell for circulation within the building will not be impacted, but access to the entrance into H120 will be restricted. Please use other entrances during the duration of the project.

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.

UPDATE:
This work has been rescheduled for Friday, 12/16, at the same time.

Begin:  Thursday, December 15^th, 2022, Friday, December 16^th, 2022, at 12:00 noon

End:      Thursday, December 15^th, 2022, Friday, December 16^th, 2022, at 3:30 pm

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

Scope:  CPFM Facilities will be pressure washing the north stairs.

Services Impacted:  Access to the north stairs will be limited.

Special Instructions:  Please use the south entrance.

Work Performed By:  CPFM Facilities Crews

Contact:  Gabe Hein, CPFM Facilities Services, 541-346-2319

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

Begin:  Monday, August 29^th, 2022

End:      Monday, August 29^th, 2022

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  CPFM Warehouse/Shops

Scope:  Facilities will be repairing the south entry double doors to the CPFM D&C Offices stairway, shown by the red X, which will render them inoperable throughout the day.  Alternate entry points are shown in green (see pic below).

Services Impacted:

• The south stairway entrance to D&C will be closed but the SW stairway entrance will be open.
• There will be some general construction noise (grinding, mainly) along with some sealant work to follow, so some unfamiliar odors may be present as well.

Special Instructions:  For those who bike in, or require use of the elevator, the southwest entry will be your closest entry point to the interior racks/elevator.

Work Performed By:  CPFM Facilities Crews

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

To view current construction and impacts. visit UO Map.

UPDATE:  9/21/22 – The glass curtain wall has been installed however the exterior concrete needs to be cleaned and sealed and the interior stairwell painted.  The exterior work should be completed mid week next week and the interior work by end of week, 9/30/22.

UPDATE:  8/29/22 – Due to the ongoing work to replace the window curtain wall in the West Stair Tower of Lawrence Hall, the sidewalk between Lawrence and Allen Halls will be closed 8/31/22 – 9/2/22 during working hours only

Begin:  Tuesday, August 16^th, 2022

End:      Thursday, September 22^nd, 2022

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Lawrence Hall and sidewalk coming from E. 13^th Ave.

Scope:  The glass curtain walls on the stair tower on the west side of Lawrence Hall are being replaced.  Demolition has been ongoing and replacement work will begin next Tuesday.

Services Impacted:

• The stairwell on the west side of Lawrence Hall will be closed for the duration of the project.
• Interior signage will be placed to show alternative egress.
• Access through the exterior door at the base of the stairs will be largely maintained but could see temporary closures.
• Materials will be brought to the site from 13th Street on the sidewalk along Friendly and Allen Hall.

Work Performed By:  Andersen Construction

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

To view current construction and impacts. visit UO Map.

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

End:      Thursday, March 31^st, 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

UPDATE:
The date has been extended to next Monday, February 28^th.

Begin:  Thursday, February 10^th, 2022 – effective immediately

End:      Monday, February 21^st, 2022 Monday, February 28^th, 2022

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Susan Campbell Staircase 103

Scope:  Due to a sidewalk replacement, the north facing eastern most staircase exit (Stair 103) will be available for Emergency Exit only. Weather permitting for the work, this will be completed by Friday 2/18 and then re-opened the following Monday 2/21.

Services Impacted:  The staircase is closed except for emergency exiting only.

Special Instructions:  A sign has been placed and an alternate exit map posted on the door.

Work Performed By:  Pacific Excavation

Contact:  Jeff Hanson, CPFM Construction Project Manager, 541-346-7991

Begin:  Monday, August 16^th, 2021

End:      Friday, August 27^th, 2021

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Frohnmayer Music

Scope:  A contractor will be patching failing concrete skim coat on exterior steps and installing protective stair treads and nosing.  The repairs to the concrete steps at the NW entrance of building (entrance to Thelma Schnitzer Hall) are scheduled to begin Monday 8/23. This is short notice due to sudden availability in contractor schedule. If there are any schedule conflicts or concerns, please contact Justin Grishkin immediately to discuss and reschedule work by the contractor.

Services Impacted:

• Building occupants and visitors will be able to use the stairs throughout the duration of the work, but access may be limited at times.
• Access at NW entrance outside of Lobby L163 and Hall 163 will be restricted early mornings until around 10am.
• Expect to see the contractor coming and going from the site, and operation of standard construction tools and equipment with noises including cutting, drilling and grinding. There will be some dust initially when existing concrete patches are ground, but the work is limited to just a few spots.

Work Performed By:  Facilities Services subcontractor

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

Begin:  Monday, February 8, 2021 at 7:30 am

End:  Monday, February 8, 2021 at 4:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Thompson University Center

Scope:  Facilities Services personnel will be changing out the roof access ladder in the main stairwell (northwest corner).

Services Impacted:  The main northwest stairwell will be closed and inaccessible.

Extra Notes:  The lobby elevator and the rear stairwell from the parking garage (southwest corner) will remain in normal operation.

Work Performed By:  CPFM Facilities Services personnel

Contact: Kevin Wilson, Carpentry Shop Supervisor 541-346-3272

Begin:  Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 8:00 am

End:      Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted: Johnson Hall North staircase and entrance

Scope: Brown contracting will be repairing the North steps.

Services Impacted: The North building entrance will be inaccessible during this time.

Work Performed By: Brown Contracting

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

Begin:  Thursday, July 2^nd, 2020 at 7:00 am

End:      Thursday, July 2^nd, 2020 at 3:00 pm

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

Scope:  The fire alarm system will be in test mode while the contractor changes out the fire riser pipe valves at every floor of the main open stairway of Tykeson Hall.

Services Impacted:  The main stairs will be closed.  Please use the other stairway or the elevator.

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:   Omlid & Swinney and Fortis Construction

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