Friday, September 15, 2017Update – Steacie Building Services RestoredAll services previously affected in the Steacie Building have now been restored. The elevators and the ventilation systems are functioning, and full power has been restored in the building. Thank you for your... MoreFriday, September 15, 2017Steacie Building Outages – Sept 15/17Steacie Building is currently experiencing the following service outages: the elevators and the ventilation systems are not functioning, and some areas have limited power supply. Crews are investigating the situation and updates will be provided as information becomes available. We appreciate your patience as we work to restore these... MoreWednesday, August 30, 2017Campus Construction Update – Summer 2017We would like to update the campus community about key activities that have taken place over the summer and what you can expect as we start the new school year. We appreciate that the large number of construction projects has had an impact on members of the community and we want to thank everyone... MoreWednesday, August 30, 2017University Drive Closed at Life Science Aug 29-Sept 1Please be advised that the section of University Drive in front of the Life Sciences Building is now closed to vehicular traffic until Friday, Sept. 1 at 5 a.m. to further facilitate unforeseen urgent construction. The equivalent section of the pedestrian pathway will be covered and remain open during that time. Library Road is open... MoreFriday, August 25, 2017University Drive Reopens to One-Lane Traffic on Aug. 28/17Please be advised that the section of University Drive in front of the new ARISE building construction site will reopen to one lane on Monday, August 28, 2017. Traffic will be controlled by a temporary traffic stop light to assist with traffic flow in the area. Library Road remains open to alleviate traffic congestion.... MoreWednesday, August 16, 2017Steacie Building Renewal ProjectOver the summer, the Steacie Building has been undergoing a $4-million renewal to the heating, cooling and exhaust systems that operate the building. Work on the Steacie renewal continues and is expected to be completed by fall 2017. As part of this project, you may have also noticed a large new steel structure being... MoreWednesday, August 16, 2017New Pedestrian-Activated Lights at University Drive and Campus AvenueWork starts the week of Aug 14th to install pedestrian-activated flashing lights at the west crossover located at University Drive and Campus Avenue, near Parking Lot 18, at the north end of campus. When completed, pedestrians crossing the road will be able to push a button to activate flashing lights. This new feature will... MoreTuesday, August 15, 2017Richcraft Hall Elevator Back in ServiceThe single south elevator in Richcraft Hall is back in service. Crews have resolved issues with water infiltration, and made the required repairs to the elevator. We appreciate your patience during this unplanned... MoreTuesday, August 8, 2017Athletics Link – Application of Polyurethane Spray FoamAs part of ongoing renovations, please be advised that Polyurethane Spray Foam Insulation is being applied to the exterior of the Pedestrian Link starting Wednesday, August 9th until Friday, August 11th There may be instances of significant odours present outside Athletics, which may also enter (migrate into) the building. If you have health and... MoreWednesday, August 2, 2017Cooling Issues in HerzbergAt approximately 10:30am today, Aug 2nd, communication was lost with the Building Automation System which has resulted in intermittent cooling issues in Herzberg Building. This could also affect lighting on certain floors, however, emergency lighting should remain on. Crews are investigating and an update will be provided as more information... MoreMonday, July 31, 2017Update: Cooling System IssuesRepairs are complete on the cooling systems affected earlier today, and the building temperatures will be returning to normal levels. Buildings affected were: Architecture Building, Azrieli Pavilion, Azrieli Theatre, Tory Building and University Centre. Facilities Management and Planning appreciate your... MoreMonday, July 31, 2017Cooling System IssuesPlease be advised that there is limited cooling in the following buildings on Mon July 31: - Architecture Building - Azrieli Theatre - Azrieli Pavilion - Tory Building - University Centre Crews are actively working to resolve the issue as soon as possible. An update will be provided when more information becomes available. Thank... MoreFriday, July 28, 2017Richcraft Hall Elevator Temporarily Out of ServiceThe single south elevator in Richcraft Hall is temporarily out of service. Crews have been working to resolve issues with water infiltration, but the elevator will remain out of service until repairs can be completed. Updates will be provided as available. We appreciate your patience during this... MoreFriday, July 28, 2017Construction Update: Loeb BuildingDue to the ongoing roof project at the Loeb Building, on Monday July 31 from 7am to noon, there will be a crane set up and operating on the south side of the Loeb building. This means that two exits on the south side ground floor will be blocked and signed accordingly, including the... MoreFriday, July 7, 2017Update #4 University Drive Temporary ClosurePlease be advised that the section of University Drive in front of the Life Sciences Building will remain completely closed to vehicle traffic until Monday, Aug. 14 to further facilitate construction. The equivalent section of the pedestrian pathway will be covered and remain open during that time. Library Road is open to help ease... MoreTuesday, June 27, 2017Update #1 Richcraft Hall Elevator Temporary OutageThe single south elevator in Richcraft Hall will remain out of service until at least end of day Wednesday, June 28th. Crews are working to eliminate the source of the water infiltration into the elevator pit. An update will be provided once more information is available. We appreciate your understanding during this unplanned... MoreTuesday, June 27, 2017Construction Update: Loeb BuildingDue to the ongoing roof project at the Loeb Building, on Thursday, June 29 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., there will be a crane set up and operating on the south side of the Loeb Building. As a result, the two exits on the south side ground floor will be blocked and signed... MoreMonday, June 26, 2017Richcraft Hall Elevator Temporarily Out of ServiceThe southern single elevator in Richcraft Hall is temporarily out of service due to flooding in the elevator pit. Crews are working on repairs and an update will be provided as soon as possible Tuesday. Facilities Management and Planning appreciate your... MoreFriday, June 23, 2017Update #3 – University Dr. Temporary ClosurePlease be advised that the section of University Drive in front of the Life Sciences Building will remain completely closed to vehicle traffic as of now until Saturday, July 8th. The equivalent section of pedestrian pathway will be covered and will remain open during this time. Library Road is open to help ease traffic... MoreThursday, June 22, 2017Mackenzie Quad Closed for Renewal this SummerConstruction to renew the Mackenzie Quad and waterproof adjacent tunnels is scheduled to start on Friday, June 23. Work involves excavation and back-filling. Users should expect disruption in the form of noise and dust from the courtyard during regular hours. Work is expected to be completed in early September and the entire quad area... MoreWednesday, June 21, 2017Update #2 – Power Restored in Mackenzie Block 4 (D)The power in Mackenzie has been restored as of 2:00pm June 21, 2017. Facilities Management and Planning thank you for your patience and... MoreWednesday, June 21, 2017Update 1 – Power Outage Mackenzie Block 4 (D)We are experiencing a power failure in Block 4 of Mackenzie Building. It is only affecting this block. Crews are investigating to determine the cause, and are on site commencing the repairs. The work is estimated to be complete later this afternoon, June 21. Elevators are not affected and the emergency generator is running,... MoreWednesday, June 21, 2017Power Outage Mackenzie Block 4 (D)There has been an electrical failure for the power supplying Block 4 (D) in Mackenzie Building on Wed. June 21. FMP is investigating and will provide an update on the status of the repairs once known. Thank you for your... MoreFriday, June 16, 2017Construction Notice: Pedestrian Overpass at AthleticsConstruction to renew the pedestrian overpass between Athletics and Gymnasium is scheduled the week of June 19. This work includes the complete replacement of walls, the roof and the floor of the link. The exterior work on the overpass is expected be completed in early September and interior by mid-October. The overpass will be... MoreFriday, June 16, 2017Update #2 – University Dr. Temporary ClosurePlease be advised that the section of University Drive in front of the Life Sciences Building will remain completely closed to vehicle traffic as of now until Saturday, June 24. The equivalent section of pedestrian pathway will be covered and will remain open during this time. Library Road is open to help ease traffic... MoreFriday, June 16, 2017Update – Richcraft Hall ElevatorsThe elevators in Richcraft Hall are back in service. FMP thanks you for your patience as we completed these unscheduled... MoreFriday, June 16, 2017Richcraft Hall Elevators Temporarily Out of ServiceDue to an issue with a sprinkler head in the parking garage at Richcraft Hall, the building fire alarm had to be isolated, and this in turn means that the elevators in the building are currently unable to be operated. Crews are on site and working on the repairs now. The elevators are expected... MoreFriday, June 16, 2017Bus Shelter Improvements at Minto CaseWork will begin the week of June 19 on the first phase of the expansion of the bus shelter located at the OC Transpo bus stop in front of Minto Case. When the construction is completed in early November 2017, the new bus shelter will be larger and will also be heated. From June... MoreMonday, June 12, 2017Cooling UpdatePlease be advised that there are currently some issues with the cooling systems in the following buildings: Frontenac House Herzberg Loeb Paterson Hall Richcraft Hall Southam Hall Steacie Crews are on site working to resolve the issues as quickly as possible. We will update you as information becomes available. Thank you for your co-operation... MoreThursday, June 8, 2017Update #1 – University Dr Temporary ClosurePlease be advised that due to unforeseen circumstances, including, but not limited to weather, the section of University Drive in front of the Life Sciences Building will remain completely closed to vehicle traffic as of now until Saturday June 17. The equivalent section of pedestrian pathway will be covered and will remain open during... MoreWednesday, June 7, 2017Steacie Building – Air Handling System UpgradesRenovations to the Air Handling Systems within Steacie are underway to increase the reliability, comfort and safety of the system as part of a $5M investment to improving the building infrastructure over the next few months. As part of this work, it will be necessary to shut down the systems periodically, on a rotating... MoreTuesday, June 6, 2017Temporary Road Closure – University Dr. at LSRBThe section of University Drive in front of the Life Sciences Building will be completely closed from this Wednesday, June 7 until Saturday, June 10. The equivalent section of pathway will be covered and will remain open during this time. Library Road is open to help ease traffic congestion on campus. This road closure... MoreWednesday, May 24, 2017Update #2 St. Patrick’s Building Water Main BreakA temporary fix was attempted today to repair the water lines feeding St. Patrick’s Building, however, it was not successful. As a result, the water service will not be restored to St. Patrick’s Building for tomorrow morning. Crews will resume work first thing Thursday morning on the broken line. Updates will be provided on... MoreWednesday, May 24, 2017Update #1 – St. Patrick’s Building Water Main breakCrews have been working to excavate and clear the area around the broken water main today. Repairs are continuing and another update will be provided later this evening to advise if the water service will be restored to St. Patrick’s Building by tomorrow morning, May 25. The section of tunnel from Stormont Dundas to... MoreWednesday, May 24, 2017Water Main Break – St. Patrick’s Building May 24thPlease be advised that there was a water main break overnight affecting the St. Patrick’s Building. The water in St. Pat’s has been turned off while crews assess the situation and determine the work required for repairs. Facilities Management and Planning will update the occupants as more information becomes available. 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