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Loading Dock Paving
Whitman Hall
Estimated Start: 11/09/2009
Estimated End: 11/10/2009

To allow contractors to pave this area, State Quad loading dock will be closed to all vehicles on Monday, November 9 at approximately 9:30 am. The loading dock will be available for deliveries to resume on Tuesday, November 10 at 10 am.
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Asbestos Abatement
Chemistry - Room 235
Estimated Start: 10/27/2009
Estimated End: 11/02/2009

Asbestos floor tile and mastic will be removed from this space. Upon completion, new floor tile will be installed. During the project, the asbestos decon trailer will be staged alongside the Chemistry building on the northeast side of the roadway outside of the Office of Environmental Health & Safety. During the project, there may be barrier tape outlining a designated pathway in the hallway and down the stairwell for the abatement workers. It is acceptable to cross this barrier to gain access to other labs/classrooms and offices.
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PE Vomitory Drain Upgrades
Physical Education
Estimated Start: 10/19/2009
Estimated End: 11/06/2009

New trench drains will be installed at the top of both vomitories on the north side of Physical Education in order to eliminate ongoing flooding problems. The adjacent roadway will be excavated in order to run drainage pipe from the new drains into nearby manholes. Vehicle access next to the football field will not be blocked off during the project.
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Underground Pipe Renovations
Computing Center, Carillon Drive East and Eastern Athletic Fields
Estimated Start: 10/21/2009
Estimated End: 11/30/2009

The storm water drainage pipe associated with this project will be relined using a process called CIPP, Cured in Place Pipe. The process will require some disruption to normal pedestrian and vehicle traffic. The storm sewer pipe and roof leeders between Arts and Sciences and Fine Arts and out to a manhole on the south side of University Hall will be lined using CIPP. In addition, a deteriorated pipeline that runs along the eastern edge of the practice fields will be lined as well.

The process includes cutting the floors open in the Computer Center hallway, using pumps to by-pass water flow and above ground piping.
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Life Sciences Research Building
Basement Level
Estimated Start: 10/19/2009
Estimated End: 12/18/2009

The Fire Alarms at the Life Sciences vivarium (basement level - sector A) and the mechanical space located above the vivarium will undergo modifications throughout the facility.

The fire surpression will remain in service throughout the work phase. Activity within the planned work areas will be scheduled and reviewed on a daily basis.
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Dutch Quad Phase 2
Dutch Quad
Estimated Start: 10/12/2009
Estimated End: 10/16/2009

Surveying crew will be working in the Dutch Quad area for approximately one week. The area will extend from the Dutch Parking lots to the Science Library field.
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Emergency Storm Sewer Manhole Repair
Western Avenue Entrance Shutdown
Estimated Start: 10/06/2009
Estimated End: 10/07/2009

In order to make emergency repairs to a storm sewer manhole that is in danger of collapsing , the Western Avenue entrance to the university will be shut down. Detour signage will be posted on Western Avenue to indicate alternate access routes to the university during the time frame specified above.

See attached map.
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Performing Arts Center
PAC - Fire Safety Improvements
Estimated Start: 09/25/2009
Estimated End: 09/25/2009

Construction work for the replacement of a smoke exhaus t fan will occur on Friday. The fan will be hoisted onto the podium roof by crane. The crane will set up at 7:00 am near the southeast side of Physics on the right lane of Center Drive East. The crane work will be completed by approximately 9:00 am. Some parking spaces on Center Drive East adjacent to the crane will be unavailable during this peroid.
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State Quad
Whitman Hall Renovation - loading dock
Estimated Start: 09/21/2009
Estimated End: 09/21/2009

There will be no access to the loading dock at State Quad on Monday, September 21, 2009 from 9:30 am until 1:00 pm. Contractors will be installing new conduit under the roadway.
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New Business School Building
Carillon Drive West - Traffic and Parking
Estimated Start: 09/21/2009
Estimated End: 09/23/2009

Soil borings will be performed at various locations at Carillon Drive West and Arts & Sciences Lane adjacent to visitor parking lot #1. Traffic access at Arts & Sciences Lane will be maintained.

Some parking spaces at Carillon Drive West adjacent to visitor parking lot #1 will be unavailable during this period.
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Fine Arts Building
Replace Roofing
Estimated Start: 09/18/2009
Estimated End: 09/18/2009

The contractor will provide the crane that will lift three skylights for installation onto the roof of the Fine Arts Building.
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University Hall
Terazzo Repair
Estimated Start: 09/14/2009
Estimated End: 09/18/2009

Remove existing terazzo (64 square feet) at area of heaved terazzo on the first floor entry of University Hall. Pour new terazzo, match color to existing , grind, polish and seal. Waxing of floor to be completed by owner.
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Visitor Parking Lot #1
New Business School Building
Estimated Start: 09/09/2009
Estimated End: 09/21/2009

Soil borings will be performed at various locations within and adjacent to visitor parking lot #1. Visitor parking lot #1 will maintain its availability with a reduced capacity during this work period.
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Podium Stair Renovation Phase II
Podium Library and PAC Buildings
Estimated Start: 09/02/2009
Estimated End: 09/28/2009

Install new metal stair railing at Library north and south side and repair metal stair railing at Performing Arts Center north and south side.
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Uptown Catch Basin Cleaning
Campus Wide
Estimated Start: 08/26/2009
Estimated End: 09/04/2009

The cleaning and removal of debris from all uptown campus storm sewer manholes will be an ongoing project with weekly updates that indicate areas to be impacted. This project will improve drainage of roadways and parking lots in an effort to help the University identify areas that are in need of repair.
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Uptown Water Main Valve Replacement
Performing Arts Center
Estimated Start: 8/24/2009
Estimated End: 8/25/2009

The water will be shut off from Monday 8/24/09 7am to Tuesday 8/25/09 4pm for valve replacements and scheduled bathroom maintenance. Restrooms, drinking fountains, etc. will be out of order during this time. The fire system will not be affected, but the fire alarms will be off from 7am to 4pm on Monday 8/24/09 and Tuesday 8/25/09.
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Uptown Water Main Valve Replacement
Education
Estimated Start: 8/21/2009
Estimated End: 8/21/2009

Water will be shut off 8/21/09 from 7am to 12pm ( 5hrs) for a water main valve replacement. The fire system will not be affected but the fire alarms will be off. Restrooms, drinking fountains, etc. will be out of order.
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Uptown Utilities Upgrade Project
Perimeter Road
Estimated Start: 8/21/2009
Estimated End: 8/22/2009

Beginning Friday, August 21 at 6:00pm through Saturday, August 22 at 6:00pm there will be no hot water throughout the Unversity campus. Service Buildings 'A', 'B', and 'C' will experience an electrical shutdown during this time. Service Building 'C' will have power to coolers and freezers.
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Dutch Quad Road Improvements - UPDATE
Dutch Purple Lot
Estimated Start: 7/22/2009
Estimated End: 8/21/2009

The Central Drive West road will be reopened on Wednesday, July 24, 2009. See attached map.
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Catch Basin Cleaning - Weekly Update
Perimeter Road
Estimated Start: 7/8/2009
Estimated End: 7/10/2009

This is the weekly update of the ongoing project of the cleaning and removal of debris from all uptown campus storm sewer manholes. This project will improve drainage of roadways and parking lots and help the University to identify areas that are in need of repair.
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Floor Tile Replacement
Mohawk, Livingston, Eastman and Stuyvesant Towers
Estimated Start: 7/1/2009
Estimated End: 7/17/2009

The Physical Plant will be replacing the floor tile in all twelve tower elevators beginning with Indian Quad followed by Colonial, State and Dutch. At least one elevator will be in service at all times during the repair. This is subject to change if necessary.
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Colonial Quad Livingston Tower
Mohawk, Livingston, Eastman and Stuyvesant Towers
Estimated Start: 6/22/2009
Estimated End: 7/17/2009

Asbestos floor tile and mastic will be removed from Colonial Quad Livingston Tower. We have pre-identified select student rooms, all stairwell landings, mezzanine hallway and the basement hallway & trashroom. Access to areas of the tower will be dependent on the location of the asbestos contractor. Upon completion of the abatement, new floor tile will be installed.
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Renovate Basement Restrooms
University Library
Estimated Start: 5/27/2009
Estimated End: 1/21/2010

Renovate both the women's and men's restrooms in the Library basement. Renovation to include new fixtures, partitions, tile and lighting. Both rooms will be out of service for the duration of the project.
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Dutch Quad Road Improvements - Dutch Purple Lot
Dutch Purple Lot
Estimated Start: 5/18/2009
Estimated End: 8/24/2009

UPDATE - Road will need to be closed off effective May 26.

Work of this project includes the Dutch Purple Lot expansion and Central Drive West road improvements. The work shall include, but not be limited to , the following: installation of new curbing at intersection, asphalt and concrete sidewalks and ramps, electrical work, and the repair of the sanitary sewer line. The project will have a Two Phases construction map. Please see attached.
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Restoration of Former Construction Trailer Site Update
State Quad
Estimated Start: 5/19/2009
Estimated End: 5/19/2010

A contractor will be returning to restore the field area of the former construction office trailer site. This is located to the south of the Office of Parking and Mass Transit Services and to the north of Indian Quad. This work will include the reseeding of this area.
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Whitman Residence and Dining Hall Renovation
State Quad
Estimated Start: 5/18/2009
Estimated End: 8/15/2010

Project includes a total gut renovation of Whitman residence hall, kitchen and dining room. We will be adding a new elevator to the building for easier access to the dining room, along with new mail services, fitness center and receiving dock.
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Replace Roofing
Podium Social Sciences and Fine Arts Building
Estimated Start: 5/18/2009
Estimated End: 10/01/2009

Work of this project includes the renovation of an existing roof system and replacement with new EPDM single-ply membrane roofing system. No parking at Carillon Drive East opposite the Fine Arts Building from May 18, 2009 to August 1, 2009.
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Podium Stair Renovation Phase II (B) Library North and South
Podium Library Building
Estimated Start: 5/18/2009
Estimated End: 8/21/2009

Renovation of the stairs at the north and south sides of the Library: selective structure demolition, concrete rehabilitation, decorative metal railing, joint sealants, and stone flooring. Repair the existing railings at the north and south PAC stairs. Please use alternate entrances at Business Administration, Library, Education or other buildings during construction time.
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Whitman Residence and Dining Hall Renovation
State Quad
Estimated Start: 5/18/2009
Estimated End: 8/15/2010

Project includes a total gut renovation of Whitman residence hall, kitchen and dining room. We will be adding a new elevator to the building for easier access to the dining room, along with new mail services, fitness center and receiving dock.
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Replace Roofing
Podium Social Sciences and Fine Arts Building
Estimated Start: 5/18/2009
Estimated End: 10/01/2009

Work of this project includes the renovation of an existing roof system and replacement with new EPDM single-ply membrane roofing system. No parking at Carillon Drive East opposite the Fine Arts Building from May 18, 2009 to August 1, 2009.
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Podium Stair Renovation Phase II(B) Library North and South
Podium Library Building
Estimated Start: 5/18/2009
Estimated End: 08/21/2009

Renovate stairs at the north and south sides of the Library: selective structure demolition, concrete rehabilitation, decorative metal railing, joint sealants, stone flooring. Repair the existing railings at the north and south Performing Arts Center.
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Fire Alarm Replacement and Asbestos Abatement - Phase 2
State Quad - Eastman Tower
Estimated Start: 5/18/2009
Estimated End: 8/14/2009

Phase 2 of replacing the fire alarm system and asbestos abatement will continue this summer.
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Roof Replacement
Indian Quad - Montauk, and Mahican Halls
Estimated Start: 5/18/2009
Estimated End: 8/14/2009

This summer the roofs on these two buildings will be replaced with a new EPDM roof system.
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Replace Fire Alarm Systems and Asbestos Abatement
State Quad - Anthony, Cooper, Fulton, Irving, Steinmetz Halls
Estimated Start: 4/22/2009
Estimated End: 8/14/2009

The existing fire alarm systems in the above listed buildings will be replaced with a new addressable system. There will be asbestos abatement work necessary to accomplish this work. Abatement will not start until after May 18.
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Replace Roofing
State Quad - Anthony, Fulton, and Irving Halls
Estimated Start: 5/18/2009
Estimated End: 8/14/2009

This summer the roofing on the above listed buildings will be replaced with a new EPDM roofing system.
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Replace Roofing
Podium Social Sciences and Fine Arts Buildings
Estimated Start: 5/18/2009
Estimated End: 10/01/2009

Work of this project includes the replacement of an existing roofing system with new EPDM single-ply membrane roofing system.
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Dutch Quad Road Improvements
Dutch Purple Lot
Estimated Start: 5/18/2009
Estimated End: 8/21/2009

Work of this project includes the Dutch Purple Lot expansion and Central Drive West road improvements. The work shall include, but not be limited to the following: install new curbing at intersection, asphalt and concrete sidewalks and ramps, electrical work, and the repair of the sanitary sewer line.
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Podium Stair Renovation Phase II(B) Library North and South
Podium Library Building
Estimated Start: 5/18/2009
Estimated End: 8/21/2009

Renovate stairs at the north and south sides of the Library: selective structure demolition, concrete rehabilitation, decorative metal railing, joint sealants, stone flooring. Repair the existing railings at the north and south Performing Arts Center.
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New York Power Authority - Lighting Audit
Academic Podium
Estimated Start: 4/02/2009
Estimated End: 8/01/2009

In an effort to upgrade campus mechanical and lighting systems and reduce our utility costs, the University has partnered with the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to develop and implement a comprehensive energy efficiency project. As part of the project, NYPA will be conducting lighting audit of buildings in the Academic Podium starting Thursday, April 2, 2009. They would need access to all spaces within the building. The process is not expected to affect normal building operation. However, please be prepared to allow NYPA representatives access to the spaces. Thank you for your cooperation.
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