Uptown & Downtown Buildings - Drone Flyover Inspection

Work Alert Notification

Dear Members of the UAlbany Community,

Please be advised of the following work related to both roof inspections and thermal inspections of energy lines, including steam and high temperature water lines.  This work will involve a drone inspection on both the Uptown and the Downtown Campuses.

A drone will be used to make aerial infrared inspections of roof systems and hot water lines. This work is necessary to support the ongoing maintenance to support our building infrastructures. During this time work may result in temporary low frequency noise created by the drone motor as it flies overhead.

Work is expected to begin on Friday, November 8, 2024 at 10:00 AM and is expected to be completed by Friday, November 8, 2024 at 11:00 PM.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this work, please contact the project manager, Gary Goss, at [email protected]  or at 518-442-3433.
 


Campus: Campus Wide

Building(s): All Uptown University Buildings and Downtown Academic Buildings

Reason for Notification:

Aerial Infrared inspection of flat roof systems

Estimated Start:

Estimated End:

Critical Work Description or Scope:

A company has been contracted to use a drone to do aerial infrared inspections of the flat roof systems and underground heating systems for the entire Uptown Campus.

Potential Impacts on Surrounding Areas:

  • Noise


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We thank you for your continued support and apologize for any inconvenience this work may cause as we continue to renovate and upgrade the University.