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HVAC Pump Mike Crimi replacing a seal on a pump in the central plant. | ||||
Project: Q building
Q Building Pathway Project The upcoming Q Building Pathway Project began February 25, 2008. A temporary pathway has been identified for pedestrians to use between the main campus and Q Bldg. during the 3-4 month project. Q Pathway Schedule 7/8/08: Electrical at sidewalks (begin wire installation) Low voltage underground (waiting for back ordered 15 degree bends- any day) Start retaining wall @ fitness center- material onsite Sidewalk installations at Library (95% complete- waiting for Chiller/Data project completion in joint area) Complete subgrade for remaining sidewalks Complete handrail installation Begin irrigation systems | ||||
Voice Evacuation Controls in L, M & CPA Buildings Johnson Controls will provide a voice evacuation speaker system in L, M, and CPA (Center for Performing Arts) buildings intended to enhance college security in the event of an emergency. This will be a one-way communication system, with 205 ceiling mounted speakers installed in the three buildings, powered by an amplifier located in each building. Similar voice evacuation controls were installed in the remaining buildings on campus and in Q Building (the Campbell Library) last fall, in conjunction with the fire alarm upgrades. | ||||
Q Bldg. & Baseball Construction Zone During construction of the new pathway to Q bldg. and the new baseball field, the construction zone will temporarily obstruct the inner loop road and some sidewalk access. Your cooperation is appreciated. | ||||
Project: Life Sciences Building
Life Science/ Q Building Chilled Water Line and Comm. Approval of the recommendation and contract approval will be awarded to Premier Mechanical at the April 25, 2008 Governing Board meeting. Additionally under this contract, the highly regarded Creosote specimen plant will be relocated within the surrounding area of the new Life Science Building, since the plant is currently in the pathway of the building’s footprint. The scope of work includes new chilled water lines from the center of the campus mall to the new Life Sciences building, extending new lines from the Life Sciences building to F Building (Fitness Center), and adding lines from F Building to the new Campbell Library. This will provide additional cooling capacity for the Fitness Center, as well as allow Q Building to be served from the college’s central plant, a much more efficient situation than the current small stand-alone plant serving the library. Purchasing publicly advertised the bid call and received four proposals on March 5, 2008. Premier Mechanical Corporation submitted the low cost proposal of $1,005,636, which includes base bid and two alternates. The Life Science Building Construction Project is scheduled to begin in June 2008. During a preliminary process by Premier Mechanical to detect underground utilities, a 4-inch gas main that services both G and H Buildings, was detected and is forcing the chilled waterlines to be rerouted down the center main, north and south walkway of the college. With all options explored, consultants recommend the best college solution is to reroute the new underground chilled waterlines that will serve the future new Life Science and Q Buildings be rerouted. Removal of the concrete walkway will be performed during the evening hours after classes end due to noise pollution that will be generated from the heavy equipment required for the demolition. The first phase of the concrete demolition process is anticipated to take three weeks. | ||||
Project: Life Sciences Building
Future Construction Projects Disrupt Parking While our construction projects enhance the ability of Paradise Valley Community College to increase and provide new, exciting programs for our students and community; progress does create some challenging facility accessibility issues. During construction of the new Chilled Water Lines Project, staging areas for material delivery and construction worker parking (as many as 100 employees at the peak of construction) will be located in rows 5 (south half) and 6 (north half). | ||||
Project: Q building Q Building HVAC Mechanical Renovation This project will replace the aging HVAC and Energy Management System equipment components for the occupied areas of the Maricopa County Library and Arizona Agribusiness and Equine Center Charter School within the next several months. Of the building’s total footprint (65,929 sq. ft.), the air-conditioning upgrades will affect approximately 20,642 square feet. | ||||
Fire Alarm Replacement Installation Schedule Johnson Controls has started installing cabling & fire alarm systems. This is an on-going project that will last around 3 months throughout campus. The interior work will be done during the evenings after 10pm. Some of the exterior work may be done during the day, but it will not interfere with any daily activities on campus. ***Please Note: The fire alarm schedule is posted on the front page. The majority of work will be performed during the hours of 10pm-6am Monday through Friday, unless otherwise noted. This schedule is subject to change based on progress and accessibility of each area. Staff, faculty, students and visitors will need to leave campus buildings this Friday, Aug. 8, as PVCC conducts preliminary tests of its new fire alarm system. David Matus, director of Facilities Services, says that because horns and strobe lights will be activated for extended periods of time, occupants will need to evacuate buildings. College Safety will advise building occupants prior to system activation. Testing in KSC and M Building begins at 6 a.m. and then moves throughout the campus during the next eight hours. This testing is in preparation for the Friday, Aug. 15 official, college-wide City of Phoenix Fire Marshall inspection of PVCC’s new fire alarm equipment and evacuation procedures. When fire alarms sound, immediately exit buildings and report to designated evacuation locations: http://www.pvc.maricopa.edu/safety/emergency.html#map It is important not to interrupt or distract the Fire Marshall with issues or concerns regarding this required inspection. All questions and comments should be directed to the Facilities Services Department (7-7872). David Matus says, “I know the inspection may be viewed as an inconvenience; however, it is our intent to reduce risks and ensure safety to PVCC’s students, faculty and staff wherever possible. Thank you for your cooperation during the testing and this important inspection.” Installation Schedule: 07/29/08 to 08/2/08: Building Q Install wire/cable, entire Bldg 7/29/08 to 8/8/08: Building KSC Programming Network Nodes Building A Remove and Replace FACP Building H Remove and Replace FACP Building J Remove and Replace FACP Building K Remove and Replace FAC Building D Remove and Replace FACP Building C Remove and Replace FACP Building E Remove and Replace FACP Building F Remove and Replace FACP Building N (not connect to network) Remove & Replace FACP: Horn Strobes Preliminary Fire Alarm Testing Buildings D, C, E, F, N, A, H, J,K, KSC 8/11/08 to 8/13/08: Building: All Locations Programming & Commissioning Preliminary Testing, Verification 8/14/08 to 8/15/08: Fire Alarm Fire Marshal Final Inspection All Building Locations 8/11/08 to 8/15/08: Building: All Locations Demolition of Existing Fire Alarm Building KSC Fire Alarm System Training | ||||
Project: Baseball Field
Baseball Field Project The Baseball Field Project began on February 25, 2008. A temporary pathway has been identified for pedestrians to use between the main campus and Q Bldg. during the 3-4 month project. Baseball Field Schedule 7/8/08: Complete Irrigation Laterals Complete Curbs and sidewalks (98%) Complete chain link (98%) Install roofing (1 week) Final grade for grass and D/G Install ballfield DG , Infield mix Sod and Stolins ( stolins expected appx 7-11) Install flagpole Power to Irrigation controller Install dugout doors | ||||
Project: Life Sciences Building Life Sciences Building The architects of our new Life Sciences Building, Marlene Imirizian & Associates, have given us a set of renderings and floor plans for this upcoming addition to the campus. | ||||
Solar System Scale Model A Solar System Scale Model is being added to our campus environment. Our maintenance technicians are working on the concrete pads that will support the Solar Model pedestals. All foundation work will be done by 3/14/08. | ||||
Fire Alarm Installation Johnson Controls has started installing cabling & fire alarm systems. This is an on-going project that will last around 3 months throughout campus. The interior work will be done during the evenings after 10pm. Some of the exterior work may be done during the day, but it will not interfere with any daily activities on campus. | ||||
New sidewalk takes shape The new sidewalk that creates access from the new East campus parking lot is taking shape. After installing the electrical lines for lights and an emergency call box, the ground was graded and forms were made for the concrete to be poured. This sidewalk is part of the 2004 bond election capital planning program and reflects progress on our campus that the Maricopa County taxpayers approved. | ||||
East Campus Parking Lot Contruction Construction on the new East campus parking area is continueing as the concrete curbing is completed. Grading continues as well as electrical for lights and emergency call boxes. The new East campus parking lot is located just East of M building and is part of the capital planning program approved by Maricopa County voters in the 2004 bond election. | ||||
New sidewalk There is a new sidewalk behind E bldg. for the new parking lot. | ||||
Construction needs water Water truck on stilts supplies water to the construction site and it's white and tall and kind round if you look at it from the right angle. | ||||
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