Planning:

• Proposals were received for the planning and design of a replacement Hazardous Waste Handling and Storage Facility.

Design:

• Schematic designs were completed for the proposed Loop Road and AD Parking Lot as well as the Drive “C” Replacement.
• Founders Annex renovation is underway. The project design is being finalized.
• The design of the new Facilities Management building is nearing completion.
• A Notice-to-Proceed was issued for the GEMS Success Center that will be located in the University Conference Center. Completion date is August 1, 2008.

Construction:

• The Berkner Hall roof repairs are nearing completion.
• Improvements to the exterior of the Center for Brain Health are continuing with a target date of June 2008.
• The Central Energy Plant is having new exterior panels installed. The “mock-up” is complete and the “go-ahead” has been given to install three more panels.
• The Facilities Shops building will be completed late April 2008.
• The Jonnson Hall and Green Hall air handling units have received a needed “check-up.” In addition, the air-handling units at the McDermott Library are being refurbished.
• The Texas Public Schools Renovation and Relocation Project is underway and should be completed by the end of April 2008.
• The McDermott Library 4th Floor renovation is scheduled to start in May 2008.
• ATMOS Energy has commenced the relocation of the University’s main gas pipeline to make room for the upcoming construction of the new Student Living/Learning Center.
• The renovation of Berkner Room 2.520 for conversion to the SIPID/Biotech lab is in progress and is scheduled for completion during April 2008.
• A Notice-to-Proceed was issued for the installation of a new cold room environmental chamber in Founders Building, Room 3.202.
• The PUB canopy project was completed in time for the end of Spring Break.

Green Hall bathroom before/after

Green Hall bathroom before/after

The new Patio for the PUB.