FIR ACRES CAMPUS

2008-2009 CAPITAL PROJECTS

Albany Door Replacement

The current wooden exterior doors from the courtyard into Smith Hall swell and shrink with the seasons, have no protection from the elements. All ov the doors to Albany will be replaced with metal doors matching the existing style. Smith Hall will not be available during the replacement and all work will be scheduled with Campus Events.

BoDine Lab Remodel

This summer marks the end of laboratory remodels in BoDine. Room 110 is being converted from a lecture hall into research space for current staff as well as new faculty hires. The existing room 110 lecture hall and the adjacent 105 storage room will be divided and renovated into new dedicated lab space. This project was essential as the Biology Department is adding a new research-active teacher-scholar to its staff. The old space would not allow the department to attract the best candidate for the position.

Campus Signage Projects

Three different projects were approved to study and improve campus signage. First, a study of existing signage will be commisioned tolook at the College's roadside, wayfinding and building signage. After the study is complete, the next project will begin the process of installing new and modified roadside signage ande signage at the entrances to the College.

A separate project will provide proper building identification on South Campus. This property was acquired after the College's 1999 signage project. Current signage is not adequate for visitors and students to find their way around South Campus. Seven campus standard building identification signeds will be installed on concrete footings.

Emergency Generators

As part of the College's on-going emergency management plan, the emergency generators at Campus Safety and Facilities Services will be replaced. The current Campus Safety generator is powered by natural gas and will not operate if the natural gas supply is interrupted. The new generator will be fueld by diesel and the increased size will provide enough power to also operate the College's well pump to provide potable water for the campus in an emergency situation. The Facilities Services building is designated as the primary gathering space for the College's emergency action groups in an emergency situation. The new generator will provide enough power to Facilities Services to operate necessary tools and equipment to assist in an emergency situation.

Facilities Services Fire Sprinklers

Fire sprinklers will be installed in both Facilities Services buildings as part of the College's on-going commitment to safety. New water pipes will be installed under the road between Facilities Services and Hartzfeld Residence Halls in order to accommodate the project.

Fir Acres Theater Projects

The theater rigging system is getting a complete overhaul as well as repairs to the roof. During an inspection of the theater, it was determined the rigging system was unsafe and there were structural defects that needed to be addressed. Structural engineers were hired to do a complete evaluation to determine the scope of the work to not only make the rigging safe but would meet the needs of the Theater Department.

The automatic fire sprinkler is also by renovated to provide adequate water flow to the 45 foot high stage area. The pipes and sprinkler heads are being enlarged to ensure coverage in the upper areas of the stage.

Fire Alarm Panels

The College is always looking for ways to improve life/safety needs on campus. Although fire alarm systems are not required by code for many buildings on campus, the College has elected to install them. The project will provide a fire alarm system with manual pull stations at building exits and horn/strobe lights will be located throughout the buildings. Fire alarm systems will be installed in the following buildings:

South Campus Conference Center, South Campus Chapel, South Campus Chapel Annex, Corbett House, Dequoia, McAfee, Gatehouse and Campus Safety.

Frank Manor Upgrades

A number of projects are planned for the Frank Manor House. A major project is the demolition of the existing dumbwaiter and in its place a new passenger elevator will be installed to accommodate occupants and visitors in wheelchairs and other disabled to all floors of the Manor. When the project is complete, there will be ADA accessibility to all floors.

In the College's ongoing stewardship of the Frank Manor House, work will continue on restoring the house's original windows. The work this year will restore to near original condition the three sets of dormer windows on the upper floor on the east elevation and replacement windows will be installed in the second floor bay windows on the east elevation.

Work will also continue on restoring the building's roof. The original lead flashings and hip caps are continuing to thin and threaten the integrity of the roofing system. Over the next six years a portion of the flashings will be repaired each year.

The outside of the Manor House will receive an exterior lighitng upgrade. New lighting will be installed in the landscaping to provide increased security in the area as well as esthetic appeal.

Grape Arbor Floors

The stones and bricks under the Grape Arbor in the historic gardens have heaved and shifted over the years due to lake of adequate drainage. The uneven grade has been a hazard for visitors, guests and the College community that use the Grape Arbor. Facilties Services worked with a historical architect to define a scope of work that maintains the historical integrity of the Grape Arbor. A grid will be established, the stones and bricks labeled and removed. The grade will be taken down and adequate drainage established with gravel and pipes. The stones will then be reset in their original locations and set with sand. The Grape Arbor will not be available during the project's duration. The outdoor pool will remain accessible throughout the project.

Griswold Handrails

Griswold Stadium is used for a variety fo sporting and other events. During the summer of 2008, handrails will be installed making it easier and safer for people to attend events. The seating on each side of the aisles will be cut back to maintain existing pathways for code compliance of egress. Handrails will be fabricated and installed. Modification to existing steps will be required and well as repainting. During construction, the aisles will not be available for use.

IT Machine Room Fire Suppression

The current fire suppression system in the IT machine room is a wet fire sprinkler system that could cause damage ot the system in case of fire. A new dry fire suppression system will be installed in the machine room that will minimize damage in case of a fire. The room will be sealed office from the rest of the building's system and it already has it own HVAC system.

Olin Science Center

Two projects will be completed this summer in Olin. The first project will result in air quality improvement in the Natural Sciences shop. The project will include the installation of an exhaust hood over the welding area. The exhaust from the paint booth will be removed from the building's ventilation system and directly exhausted to the outside. Air conditioning coils will be installed in the shop's isolated HVAC system to be in line withthe rest of the building. An air drying system will also be installed for the air compressor in the mechanical room.

The other project is the first phase of renovating the Organic Lab. The wall between OPC215 and OPC224 will be removed thus allowing students access to the four hoods in OPC224. This will temporarily allevaite the crowding and lack of hoods in OPC224. Nitrogen tanks will also be bolted to the walls. The next phase will need to approved in the next capital project funding cycle.

Pamplin Sports Center

Pamplin will receive a lot of attention this year. First, the final phase of the Title IX locker/team rooms renovations will be completed. Renovations will include remodeling in the men's locker room space downstairs to give more space for women's athletics. One final team room will be created ror Women's Crew.

The Pamplin bleachers installed in 1968 will be replaced by more modern state-of-the-art bleachers. The old bleachers were a safety hazard and required increasing amounts of manpower to set-up and take-down. Additionally, there were designed for a tartan fllor and were leaving markes on the new floor installed last year.

As part of the installation of photovoltaic cells on the roof of Pamplin, protective panels will be installed on the roof prior to the PV cell installation. The panesl will protect the roof for 20 plus years and will provide an additional R10 value of insulation which is a 50% increase over the existing condition for energy savings.

Pamplin Room 101 will be remodeled into a lecture hall. BoDine 110 is also being remodeled this summer so the seats from it will be reused in Room 010. This is a substantial savings for the College. The room will also receive new carpet, lighting upgrades and paint. New AV equipment will also be installed.

Templeton Carpet Replacement

During the summer of 2007, the second floor of Templeton received a major refurbishing and this next step in the project. This will compliment the work achieved in the Trail room, hallway painting, lighting and bulletin board installation on the second floor. The old loop carpet is at the end of its life cycle and will be removed. New carpet and wall base installed that will greatly improve the appearance of the area. No office or work space will be impacted by the projects. The project will be coordinated with summer events.

Templeton Siding Replacement

The siding on the southeast corner of Templeton is eroding and will be placed. The existing siding is vertical fir that has not held up to the kind of exposure it receives. This project will replace the three elevations in the southeast corner with HardiPlank panels and batts to maintain the vertical appearance. Scaffolding will be erected and the walkway wil be closed to pedestrains while overhead work in being done. Pedestrian traffic will be routed over the footbridge.

Zehntbauer Lobby Ventilation

The original lobby space, four offices and conference room in Zehntbauer did not have any mechanical ventilation or cooling in its design. These areas become hot and stagnant not only from the lack of ventilation and cooling, but also from the warm, moist air of the adjoining swimming pool area. During the summer of 2008, a new rooftop HVAC system will be installed. Ten tons of cooling has been calculated for the spae and will activate when straight ventilation with mixed, tempered outside air cannot keep up with the loac.

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