These are among the construction activities scheduled June 24-30 at the University of Wyoming:
The UW Facilities Planning Office reports the following activities for the week:
Landscape Projects -- Construction work has begun on Sullivan Plaza, Public Edge-Practice Field, Public Edge-Southwest Campus Entry Marker and WRI-Landscape,and will continue during the summer months.
Sullivan Plaza: Access to the south entrances of the Education Building and surrounding pedestrian pathways will be restricted by construction through Aug. 24.
Public Edge-Practice Field (Tailgate Park): 20th Street adjacent to the field, as well as adjacent portions of 20th Street and Grand Avenue pedestrian sidewalks, will be temporarily closed by construction through July 30. Construction may limit westbound Grand Avenue to a single lane at times.
Public Edge-Southwest Campus Entry Marker: Adjacent portions of Ninth Street and Grand Avenue pedestrian sidewalks may be temporarily closed by construction through Sept. 28.
WRI-Landscape: The vehicular access and pedestrian corridor between the Berry Biodiversity Conservation Center and the Health Sciences Center may be restricted by construction through Aug. 24.
Counselor Education Training Clinic (Education Building, scheduled completion, June 29) -- Asbestos abatement work in the northeast portion of the basement of the Education Building is scheduled this week. Barriers will be erected to close access to that area of the Education Building during abatement work.
Ivinson Parking Lot Expansion -- Final backfill/subgrading and parking lot expansion work has started. This affects 31 parking spaces.
Energy Innovation Center (formerly ERC, at 1020 Lewis St., scheduled completion September 2012) -- Access to main campus will be between or through Earth Sciences and the Berry Center. Lewis Street will remain closed during construction. Parking will be limited in areas around construction, including the drive along the west side of Engineering. The access from main campus, along the west side of Engineering to Lewis Street, will be closed during this phase of construction. The west end of the ramp, behind Engineering, will be closed. Handicapped parking has been relocated to the northwest corner of Lewis and 10th streets, with access through the Berry Center or Earth Sciences Building to main campus.
Framing of interior walls is complete along with drywall in most areas. Painting is well under way along with other interior finishes. Interior door and window frames are under way in office and lab areas. Rough-in of mechanical and electrical systems is ongoing. Exterior wall system framing is complete. The remaining temporary weather enclosure on the north end will be removed as the glazing system is completed. Installation of the exterior enclosure, primarily masonry and glazing work is concentrating on the north and west walls during the week. Storm drains along the south and east will continue in preparation of site work. Minor utility work will be ongoing. The exterior enclosure includes insulation, water shed, stone and brick masonry, and glazing systems. Expect congestion from delivery trucks, and take extreme care when walking around trucks waiting in the street.
West War Memorial Stadium (scheduled completion July 31) -- Installation of stair risers will proceed throughout the week, along with preparation of surfaces for new slip-resistant coating. Preparation on the lower east War Memorial Stadium lower walk surface will start in the next week or so.
UW Office Annex (21st Street and Garfield, scheduled completion Sept. 30) -- The project involves partial renovation of the lower level of the west wing for improvements to offices and other adjacent multi-use spaces. Demolition is completed and interior wall framing is under way. Additional asbestos abatement will begin in the conference rooms and adjacent corridors.
University of Wyoming/Casper College Student Union (UW/CC Student Union, scheduled completion, November 2013) -- Construction has started with site preparation and foundation systems. Structural steel frame is under way, and interior concrete stair towers are completed.
White Hall Renovations -- Renovation and abatement work have begun. Abatement will proceed from top floors to bottom floors. Electrical demolition has started. The west parking lot will be closed until summer 2013.
Student Apartments Bison Run Village (Scheduled completion August 2012) -- The new apartments are in a three-block area south of Willett Drive between Crane and Landmark Village. The community center and apartment model unit are now open Mondays through Fridays. Residence Life and Dining Services maintenance staff members have moved into the community center's maintenance area. Seven of the apartment buildings are now complete, with punch-list work ongoing. Work on the remaining apartments continues with electrical/plumbing finish and painting. Exterior stone, siding, roofing and concrete site work continues. Landscaping continues on all parts of the site. There will be a total of 15 apartment buildings (332 beds) with the community center and maintenance building.
ESCo Project (Energy Services Company) -- Long Energy Services Company employees will be looking at fume hoods in lab areas at the Engineering and Agriculture buildings, and at the State Chemistry and Veterinary Laboratory Friday, June 29. This will have minimal impact on building occupants. Workers will wear identification badges.
Museum Closed -- The UW Geological Museum is closed for renovation and is scheduled to reopen at the beginning of the fall semester
The UW Physical Plant reports the following activities for the week. Please direct questions to the service desk, 766-6225.
Interruptions in Electrical Service -- Power to the following buildings will be shut down Saturday, June 30, beginning at 6 a.m.: Earth Sciences, Geology, Bureau of Mines and Energy Innovation Center. Electrical service to these areas will be off for 8-12 hours. Building occupants have been notified.
Campus -- Parking lot striping, and fire lane and curb painting will continue this week. Monday and Tuesday: Cooper House lot; Wednesday and Thursday: East Express Lot and 30th Street long-term parking lots. Parking lots will be closed while painting operations are under way. Please use caution around, and in, these areas.
Beta House -- Asbestos abatement will continue. No unnecessary traffic is recommended in the basement. Building occupants have been notified.
Central Energy Plant -- Construction area has been fenced. The sidewalk adjacent to 19th Street remains closed to pedestrian traffic. Please use the sidewalk on the east side of 19th Street.
Concrete Repairs -- Repairs this week are scheduled for the following areas: Classroom Building, Old Main, Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Health Science Center, Bureau of Mines Building and College of Business Building. Work will include demolition, earth work, irrigation repairs and concrete replacement. Construction workers will be on site in areas marked with cones. Work will continue throughout the summer and is scheduled for a mid-August completion.
Jacoby Golf Course -- Construction continues on an east campus drainage project at Jacoby Golf Course. Signs are posted at the affected holes and in the clubhouse. The affected holes will be off limits during construction hours (7 a.m.-5 p.m.) for the remainder of the construction period. Please use caution in the work areas.
College of Law Building -- Lighting replacements are ongoing in the Law Library. This project will help UW in its continued effort to be more energy efficient. The work is funded, in part, by energy rebates from Rocky Mountain Power.
Knight Hall -- The first portion of this lighting replacement project is complete. Additional materials have been ordered and work will resume when these arrive. This project will help UW in its continued effort to be more energy efficient. The work is funded, in part, by energy rebates from Rocky Mountain Power. Please use caution around work areas.
Knight Hall -- Painting is ongoing in the areas of the University Counseling Center. Please use caution around work areas.
Spanish Walk -- Taping and painting in the laundry rooms continues this week. Please use caution in these areas.
Animal Science/Molecular Biology Building -- Upgrades to the building's heating and cooling systems will continue into early July. Intermittent air temperature fluctuations and odors are possible.
Fieldhouse North/Women’s Basketball Locker Rooms -- Renovation of this space continues this week; the work area is closed.
Fieldhouse North -- Foundation repairs are ongoing in the northeast corner. The doors will be closed in the northeast corridor. Please use caution around equipment.
Law Library -- The high-density mobile storage project is ongoing in the basement.
Sigma Phi Epsilon -- Demolition of the south deck is complete. Window installation and brick replacement will continue as materials arrive. Please avoid deck area and use caution around equipment.
Honors Center (10th and Ivinson streets) -- Interior and exterior painting is ongoing. Framing work continues outside. Sidewalks around the house are closed. Please use alternate routes.
Wyoming State Vet Lab -- Concrete work continues in front the Round Building. Landscaping work will be ongoing in that area. The foundation for the main entry sign will be placed late next week. Please use caution in the work area near the driveway.
Biological Sciences Basement -- Renovations continue. Please use caution around the construction area.
East Shuttle Lot (30th Street and Willett Drive) -- Electrical work will be completed next week. An electrical shutdown of the middle bus shelter will occur as the electrical work is completed. Please use caution around the work areas.
Cowboy and Little League Fields -- This project is complete.
Wyoming Technology Business Center (1938 Harney St.) -- This project is complete.
