Facilities Focus - September 2019 - Volume 5
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IPF Communications
September 9, 2019
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In this issue...
- Construction Junction
- Board of Trustees upcoming agendas
- Munn Ice Arena - expansion
- Hubbard Hall - exterior masonry restoration and window replacement - phase four
- Cowles House - Addition 3 and site renovations
- Water distribution - campus water system improvements
- Music Building Addition
- FRIB - Cryogenic Assembly Building (CAB)
- Valuable information for our campus partners
- Stories from Team IPF
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Board of Trustees upcoming agendas
October agenda
- No construction projects scheduled for Step 2 (Authorization to Proceed) or Step 3 (Bid and Contract Award) approval at this time.
December agenda
- For Step 2 (Authorization to Proceed)
- T.B. Simon Power Plant - install medium-pressure steam boiler (CP17198)
- Business College Complex - capital renewal (CP18003)
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Munn Ice Arena - expansion (CP18134)- update
- Project milestones:
- Mobilization of construction trailer and equipment is complete.
- Clearing of earth is complete.
- Site excavation has commenced.
- Demolition of south building exterior is complete.
- Impact updates:
- East/west sidewalk is closed at the south side of Munn, with pedestrian detours in place.
- The south entrance to Munn is closed.
![Photo of Jason Van Zee]( /sites/default/files/styles/content_image_900px_/public/2019-08/Van%20Zee%2C%20jason.jpg?itok=cStxqbqh
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For comments, questions or concerns, contact project manager, Jason Van Zee, at (517) 432-2675 or vanzeeja@msu.edu
![Mass excavation exposes existing exterior wall]( /sites/default/files/styles/full_width_1300px_/public/2019-08/munn1.jpg?itok=5W5w7uhC
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![Existing canopy demolition in progress]( /sites/default/files/styles/full_width_1300px_/public/2019-08/munn2.jpg?itok=9FijSmex
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![Demolition of existing entrance canopy complete. Wing wall and stair demolition in progress.]( /sites/default/files/styles/full_width_1300px_/public/2019-08/munn3.jpg?itok=aJW7C3e8
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![Stair demolition in progress]( /sites/default/files/styles/full_width_1300px_/public/2019-08/munn4.jpg?itok=9J1WuIXl
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![Mass excavation at east half of addition]( /sites/default/files/styles/full_width_1300px_/public/2019-08/munn5.jpg?itok=H7Lit7iB
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Hubbard Hall - exterior masonry restoration and window replacement - phase four (CP16227) - wrap up
- Project milestones:
- All four phases of the project are now complete.
![Photo of Carol Cool]( /sites/default/files/styles/content_image_900px_/public/2019-08/Carol%20Cool.png?itok=vx6J75Hs
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For comments, questions or concerns, contact project manager, Carol Cool, at (517) 353-8619 or coolcaro@msu.edu
![Phase four window removal begins]( /sites/default/files/styles/full_width_1300px_/public/2019-09/hub-1.jpg?itok=hMuywIDX
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![Installation of the new windows underway]( /sites/default/files/styles/full_width_1300px_/public/2019-09/hub-2.jpg?itok=hAFJDLKG
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![Working on the final drop]( /sites/default/files/styles/full_width_1300px_/public/2019-09/hub-3.jpg?itok=r0B4n0o8
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![Main window replacement complete]( /sites/default/files/styles/full_width_1300px_/public/2019-09/hub-4.jpg?itok=i-zpfp78
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![Lifting window frame into the stairwell for the completion]( /sites/default/files/styles/full_width_1300px_/public/2019-09/hub-5.jpg?itok=Ft9cmUxo
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Cowles House - Addition 3 and site renovations (CP17186) - update
- Project milestones:
- Demolition is nearing completion.
- New foundations and interior framing installations are underway.
- Impact updates:
- Site barricading with pedestrian and traffic controls ongoing.
- Facility operations to resume upon completion, March 2020.
![Photo of Chris Barnes]( /sites/default/files/styles/content_image_900px_/public/2019-08/Barnes%2C%20Chris_0.jpg?itok=cSHHLEfM
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For comments, questions or concerns, contact project manager, Chris Barnes, at (517) 355-1628 or barne137@msu.edu
![Rendering of completed terrace area]( /sites/default/files/styles/full_width_1300px_/public/2019-09/cowles-1.jpg?itok=ihSbTRzM
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![Existing Terrace Room demolition]( /sites/default/files/styles/full_width_1300px_/public/2019-09/cowles-2.jpg?itok=HVXaVfWO
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![Living Room demolition]( /sites/default/files/styles/full_width_1300px_/public/2019-09/cowles-3.jpg?itok=SMeFxV_w
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![New Terrace Room foundation installation in progress]( /sites/default/files/styles/full_width_1300px_/public/2019-09/cowles-4.jpg?itok=73CrZRpD
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![New Garage foundation installation in progress]( /sites/default/files/styles/full_width_1300px_/public/2019-09/cowles-5.jpg?itok=pebOUFh7
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![Foundation for new terrace area]( /sites/default/files/styles/full_width_1300px_/public/2019-09/cowles-6.jpg?itok=M687jAAf
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Water distribution - campus water system improvements (CP16086) - update
- Project milestones:
- Water tank was raised to the top of its concrete support pedestal on Aug. 9.
- Water Treatment Plant exterior is complete. Remaining sitework and final paving will be completed by the end of September.
- Interior work in the Water Treatment Plant is nearing completion. Testing, balancing and commissioning the various systems will happen from mid-September through October.
- Impact updates:
- Water tank roof will be installed and painted during September.
- The center derrick crane, used to construct the tower, will be removed.
- Interior of water tank will be painted and disinfected, ready for operation in early November.
![Photo of Robert Nestle]( /sites/default/files/styles/content_image_900px_/public/2019-08/Bob%20Nestle.png?itok=fOpNGBw0
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For comments, questions or concerns, contact project manager, Robert Nestle, at (517) 355-3372 or nestle@msu.edu
![Water Tower on Aug. 8]( /sites/default/files/styles/full_width_1300px_/public/2019-08/water1.jpg?itok=snxDirAa
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![Water Treatment Plant - exterior]( /sites/default/files/styles/full_width_1300px_/public/2019-08/water3.jpg?itok=A3q7U4th
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![Water Treatment Plant - water filtration tanks]( /sites/default/files/styles/full_width_1300px_/public/2019-08/water4.jpg?itok=KRtPNOWz
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![Water Treatment Plant - chlorine feed and storage]( /sites/default/files/styles/full_width_1300px_/public/2019-08/water5.jpg?itok=-cT6uAII
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![Water Treatment Plant - Water Lab]( /sites/default/files/styles/full_width_1300px_/public/2019-08/water6.jpg?itok=SjhgUVwr
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![Water Treatment Plant - Control Room]( /sites/default/files/styles/full_width_1300px_/public/2019-08/water7.jpg?itok=7dd0SLsy
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![View from project webcam]( /sites/default/files/styles/content_image_900px_/public/2019-08/waterwebcam.jpg?itok=xIb9jm9H
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Music Building Addition (CP17077) - update
- Project milestones:
- Brick veneer application is underway.
- Rehearsal Room finishes and glazing installation has begun.
- Interior renovation work to support fall class activity is 90% complete.
- Impact updates:
- Pedestrian travel diagonally through the site is being maintained.
- Noise impacts due to typical construction activity are expected throughout the project.
![Photo of Todd Wilson]( /sites/default/files/styles/content_image_900px_/public/2019-08/Wilson%2C%20Todd.jpg?itok=s9zm_nq2
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For comments, questions or concerns, contact project manager, Todd Wilson, (517) 432-4355 or wilsont@msu.edu
![New terrazzo floor finishes in existing front lobby]( /sites/default/files/styles/full_width_1300px_/public/2019-09/music-1_1.jpg?itok=bSQrCTId
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![View from second-floor classroom (206) into the Pavilion lobby space]( /sites/default/files/styles/full_width_1300px_/public/2019-09/music-2_0.jpg?itok=yw09Ft8B
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![Interior of Hollander Hall - looking south at new plaster ceiling]( /sites/default/files/styles/full_width_1300px_/public/2019-09/music-3_0.jpg?itok=405WK2Tc
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![Interior of Hollander Hall - looking north at performance shell framing]( /sites/default/files/styles/full_width_1300px_/public/2019-09/music-4_0.jpg?itok=cApnLPip
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![View from balcony entrance over Murray Hall]( /sites/default/files/styles/full_width_1300px_/public/2019-09/music-5_0.jpg?itok=fKSsacvI
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![Brick veneer application on the north face of Medium Rehearsal]( /sites/default/files/styles/full_width_1300px_/public/2019-09/music-6_0.jpg?itok=scj9sowV
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![View from project webcam]( /sites/default/files/styles/content_image_900px_/public/2019-08/musicwebcam.jpg?itok=yMc7nQyT
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FRIB - Cryogenic Assembly Building (CAB) (CP17240) - wrap up
- Project milestones:
- Building construction is substantially complete.
- Punch list items and final commissioning are complete.
![Photo of Jessica Kolp]( /sites/default/files/styles/content_image_900px_/public/2019-08/Jessica%20Kolp.png?itok=8wjBkAd7
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For comments, questions or concerns, contact project manager, Jessica Kolp, (517) 908-7746 or kolp@frib.msu.edu
![Overhead crane installed and tested]( /sites/default/files/styles/full_width_1300px_/public/2019-09/cab-1.png?itok=DxDTO_4U
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![Initial rendering of building interior]( /sites/default/files/styles/full_width_1300px_/public/2019-09/cab4.png?itok=Z7fCXuCQ
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![View of completed building interior]( /sites/default/files/styles/full_width_1300px_/public/2019-09/cab-5.png?itok=weuBMva9
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![Initial rendering of building exterior]( /sites/default/files/styles/full_width_1300px_/public/2019-09/cab-6.png?itok=iP7Lpb7n
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![View of completed building exterior]( /sites/default/files/styles/full_width_1300px_/public/2019-09/cab-7.png?itok=sQ2Wivgl
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Streamlining processes cuts construction planning time
The MSU Board of Trustees recently revised the university's Capital Project Planning and Approval Policy. The revision, initiated by Infrastructure Planning and Facilities’ Planning, Design and Construction department staff increases the threshold for Board of Trustees’ approval of construction projects from $1 million to $5 million and effectively shortens the planning time for many projects.
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You too can become a Waste Warrior!
Waste Warriors are faculty and staff members who are committed to help campus reduce, reuse, recycle and refurbish materials. Those who sign up for the program will be offered additional waste diversion services such as surplus item collection, composting, and glass and Styrofoam recycling.
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Opportunities for women in the skilled trades industry
The Lansing State Journal recently published a picture gallery titled "The Women in Professional Trades" which included four of Team IPF's finest; preventative maintenance worker Courtney Hasse, maintenance mechanic Sheryl Shay, mason April Toune and trades helper Lindsay Hasse. Theirs' are but a few of the many stories of successful women employed in the skilled trades.
Women who are interested in pursuing a career in the skilled trades should check out the Women in Skilled Trades (WIST) Facebook page. There you will find information about their Apprenticeship Readiness Program, which prepares women for successful careers in the skilled trades industry, and provides opportunity to connect with other tradeswomen.
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MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center's ten-year anniversary
The SSRC celebrates its tenth year at the Green Way facility, and you get the presents!
From Sept. 5 through 13, their "Tenth Anniversary Triumph" will include unique sales, tours and other events designed to engage the MSU community and valued customers. There will be sales in different departments including computers, MSU memorabilia/art, industrial and lab equipment, furniture, household items and Spartan UpCycle brand products.
MSU Athletics fans will get great deals on a large selection of Spartan athletic apparel on Tuesday, Sept. 10, from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Hope to see you there!
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Bogue Street protected bike lanes open
On Thursday, Aug. 15, a ribbon-cutting event was held for the opening of the Bogue Street protected bike lanes project. On hand were university President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., Provost June Youatt, Executive Vice President Satish Udpa and East Lansing Mayor Mark Meadows.
This pilot project will continue through Oct. 31, at which time it will be evaluated for its effectiveness at improving safety for pedestrians and bicyclists.
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Get to know your IPF crews: Steam, Distribution and Outside Weld
Red water…black water…root balls…no, it’s not some kind of freaky energy drink; it’s just another day in the life of a Steam, Distribution and Outside Weld crew member.
![Photo of some of the members of the Steam, Distribution and Outside Weld crews]( /sites/default/files/styles/content_image_900px_/public/2019-09/Fortino%20crew%20-%20FF.jpg?itok=d2A0hYJp
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Electrical commodity contracts result in powerful savings
Last summer, IPF Materials and Logistics, working in close collaboration with University Services – Purchasing, established the first commodity purchasing contracts in IPF history, which have saved the university over $26,000 to date.
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Turbine refurbin' keeps energy surgin'
Every year, Power and Water staff members perform an overhaul of one of the five steam turbine/generators at the T.B. Simon Power Plant. This preventative maintenance work is crucial to ensuring the university, its students, staff and research activities are supplied with reliable electric service.
![Photo of power plant worker using hoist to lift turbine rotor out of its housing]( /sites/default/files/styles/content_image_900px_/public/2019-09/Turbine%20overhaul%20-%20FF2.jpg?itok=6FprlMOl
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