NOT FOR SWIMMING OR DIVING…
On Wednesday, June 21, 2006, the building engineer for Founders Hall discovered the drain pan on Air Handling Unit #4 had leaked all night and Founders Hall, Room 3307, had an inch of water on the floor!  He quickly contacted Plumbers to unplug the drain, Building Service Workers for clean up assistance, Groundsmen for furniture moving so the carpet could be vacuumed and dry, and Carpenters to replace soaked, bulging ceiling tiles.  No sooner did it seem things were under control than it was discovered the water had seeped through to the computer rooms on the second floor, also, and the clean up process began again.  Naturally, events such as this one cannot be predicted, but the quick thinking and responses of these FM employees certainly helped to minimize a situation that could have been much, much worse. 

REMINDER
WATER TOWER PAINTING
The exterior of the water tower will receive some much needed maintenance beginning July 5, 2006.  The tower will receive a new overcoat of paint and the SIUE logo will be updated.  During the work, the tank will be drained to prevent condensation which would be detrimental to the paint.  After the tank is drained, campus will be supplied from the backup feed from the City of Edwardsville.  Water service to campus should not be interrupted; however, should problems arise that necessitate a boil order; the campus community will be kept informed.  As always, FM appreciates the support.


SO MUCH HELP…
Again in 2006, the Facilities Management Walk-Throughs are providing valuable insight into each building’s unique set of problems. The Walk-Through of the Vadalabene Center/Student Fitness Center was held Thursday, June 22, 2006, and proved to be very enlightening; the Walk-Through of the Science Building will be scheduled next.  Minutes of each Walk-Through are posted on the FM web page at www.siue.edu/FACILITIES .

VACATION E-MAIL ADDRESSES
The departmental email accounts below should be used when sending email to Facilities Management, especially during summer months when individuals may be on vacation.  If an email is for a specific individual, and it doesn’t matter how soon it is answered, individual email addresses are fine.  However, when the email has to do with a situation that needs to be addressed in a timely manner, the following email addresses should be used:

Hot or cold calls: E-mail (fmworks@siue.edu) or call 3711
Customer Service:  E-mail (fmserv@siue.edu) or call 3711
Work Order Control:  E-mail (fmworks@siue.edu) or call 3711

SCHOOL OF PHARMACY
Update June 25, 2006:  The building has been in use for one year and along the way, various problems were discovered and rectified.  The contractor has a few trees to plant, probably this fall when they have a better chance of survival and a few touch-ups on the walls.  All of the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing problems have been corrected, although, as with any building, additional issues may arise.  The remaining questions for the contractor do not affect any operations or educational functions, but should all be resolved by this fall.

ADA PROJECT
Update June 25, 2006:  The conference call with Architect, Engineers, CDB and FM took place in early June.  Comments and directions were clarified for the Architects and Engineers; hopefully, the final corrections will be made and 100% complete documents will be submitted.  FM still is unsure if the State will release project funds, but will send the appeal for funding.
    
SIUE SDM ALTON CAMPUS/DENTAL CLINIC FACILITY EXPANSION
Update June 25, 2006:  All work was completed by the contractor and the Dental School was installing operatory chairs and related equipment.  One of the previously tested water lines was filled with water and chemicals for cleaning and a fitting at a valve broke.  The plumbing contractor will repair the break under warranty; this represents the occasional type of problem that can develop prior to opening a building.  Better for the problems to happen prior to opening, though, rather than afterwards!

MASONRY RENOVATION
Update June 25, 2006:  The brick manufacturer has been on campus with samples to match the brick color and texture.  (FM was surprised to learn that “University
Brick” is not all the same color; it varies from building to building!) FM will meet with the manufacturer to finalize the color match and the order will be entered into their production system.  They have indicated that it would be early August before the brick will be delivered.  Then, all the holes in the brick walls and other partly demolished brick walls will be finished.  In the meantime, the contractor will be applying a heavy duty sealer to the aggregate walls of the Vadalabene Center.  A test area of the heavier coating was done a number of months ago and it has been effective in stopping water penetration.


MISCELLANEOUS GIR/MOD PROJECTS
Update June 25, 2006:    Miscellaneous ongoing projects include the new concrete deck along the south side of the Art & Design Building; the order has been placed for a partition system for Graduate Painting and Textiles, and design work is ongoing to add space to the Metalsmithing area and rework the main lobby.  Room 1500 in the Dental Clinic is proceeding on schedule and work is nearly completed in preparation for installation of a compact rolling file cabinet system.  After the Fourth of July holiday, replacement of the existing bathrooms with accessible facilities will begin in Building 8272. 

EAST ST. LOUIS HIGHER EDUCATION CAMPUS (ESLHEC)
Update June 25, 2006:  Approval and monies are available to proceed with installation of blinds in several buildings.  The Architect has submitted preliminary plans for the window replacement project, and review comments are being submitted this week.  Design work for the grill hood project and a miscellaneous project to add some sidewalks is being completed.

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