Wednesday, January 22, 2020Southam Hall Exterior Building Inspection – Jan 27-31/20Facilities Management and Planning has scheduled exterior building envelope inspections of Southam Hall during the week of January 27, 2020. The work involves the use of a hydraulic lift, with two persons inspecting the exterior of the building. This is a visual inspection of the exterior so there is no additional noise or disruptions... MoreTuesday, January 21, 2020UPDATE 2 – Richcraft Hall Burst Water PipeAll entrances to Richcraft Hall are now open. Crews remain on site to complete the work at the south entrance on University Drive in front of Tim Hortons, but the doors are accessible. A section of the parking garage under Richcraft Hall will remain cordoned off as repair work is continues. Please exercise caution... MoreMonday, January 20, 2020UPDATE 1 – Richcraft Hall Burst Water PipeThe elevator in the south section of Richcraft Hall in front of Tim Hortons has been returned to normal operation, however the south entrance off University Drive remains closed while repairs are being made. The main building entrance on University Dr (north, closest to Steacie Building) has reopened as of 6pm Monday evening. A... MoreMonday, January 20, 2020Burst Water Pipe in Richcraft HallEarlier this morning, pipes feeding two radiators in the vestibule of Richcraft Hall at the entrance to Tim Hortons burst due to the cold weather. The steam from the hot water triggered the fire alarm and the building was evacuated. Fire crews attended the alarm and the building is clear for reentry. Currently, the... MoreWednesday, January 15, 2020Beware of Falling Ice and SnowPlease be aware that with the recent thaw, and the ice accumulation from the weekend, we are seeing instances of ice sheets falling from above (roof edges, window ledges, overhangs). We are monitoring critical areas, but this is a widespread issue across campus. Please exercise caution. If you identify specific areas of concern, please... MoreFriday, December 13, 2019Dunton Tower – Building Envelope InspectionAn exterior building envelope inspection of the Dunton Tower is scheduled for the week of December 16th. The work involves the use of a swing stage on the exterior of the building with two persons on the work platform going up and down the building on each corner of the building that has a... MoreMonday, December 9, 2019Happy HO HO HO-liday!Listen for the jingle bells and you will see a special sight. Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph and the Elves will be making their way through the tunnels and offices visiting Carleton daycare, staff, faculty and students on Tuesday, December 10th. Candy Canes will be flowing, music playing and smiles will abound as the Facilities... MoreThursday, November 28, 2019Nicol Building – Gas Line ConnectionEnbridge will be on campus Friday, Nov. 29 and Saturday, Nov. 30 to install a new gas line connection to the Nicol Building. During the work, there may be a requirement to restrict vehicle access in the area, including the road to the University Centre. If access is impacted, flag persons will be on... MoreMonday, November 11, 2019Inspection work on Sanitary and Storm Sewers – Nov 12-13Please be advised that on Tuesday, Nov. 12 and Wednesday, Nov. 13, a contractor will be inspecting the sanitary and storm sewers on Campus Avenue, near the Stormont Dundas residence building. This work will be taking place throughout both days and there may be intermittent interruptions to traffic on Campus Avenue. There will be... MoreMonday, October 21, 2019Temporary Sidewalk Closure near Stormont Dundas Residence – Oct 21-24Please be advised that a contractor will be on campus from Monday, Oct. 21 until Thursday, Oct. 24 drilling as part of the investigative work for a future new student residence. This work will be concentrated along the west sidewalk on Campus Avenue near Parking Lot 6, in front of Stormont Dundas residence to... MoreThursday, October 3, 2019Seasonal Switchover to HeatAfter another beautiful summer, it is that time again when the campus switches from cooling to heating mode. The campus buildings are a bit more complicated than a typical household furnace system so Facilities Management and Planning generally needs a few days to accommodate the work. Our aim is always to keep the indoor... MoreFriday, September 13, 2019Commute OntarioCommute Ontario has launched! Carleton University has teamed up with Commute Ontario to offer faculty, staff and students with commuting programs that focus on healthy, active and sustainable transportation modes (i.e. walking, cycling, carpooling & taking transit). In addition, campaigns are offered throughout the year through which faculty,... MoreMonday, August 26, 2019Under Carleton Tunnel Wayfinding ProjectThe Under Carleton Tunnel Wayfinding pilot project was a success and we received great feedback from faculty, staff and students. Thank you to everyone who sent us comments. As a result, we are currently rolling out the colour-coded wayfinding map and markers throughout the entire tunnel system to improve navigation throughout the tunnels. The... MoreFriday, August 23, 2019Campus Avenue Changes to One Way SouthboundThe recent closure of Hog’s Back Swing Bridge by the National Capital Commission (NCC) and next year’s O-Train shutdown will both affect the daily commutes of faculty, staff, students and visitors to the university. As part of the steps being taken to mitigate traffic issues on campus, Campus Avenue will be converted to a... MoreWednesday, August 14, 2019Mackenzie Building Addition – Construction NoticeIn order to prepare for a future addition to the north side of the Mackenzie Building, a contractor will be doing bore hole investigative work starting on Friday, Aug. 16 and continuing into the week of Aug. 19, for an estimated five days. The area impacted is located on the north side of the... MoreMonday, July 29, 2019ARISE Sidewalk Repairs Aug 1-8From Thursday August 1st to Thursday August 8th, repairs will be undertaken to the sidewalk on University drive by the ARISE building. This work will periodically block the use of the sidewalk and signs will be posted at those times. When blocked, pedestrians are to cross at the nearest crosswalk to use the sidewalk... MoreFriday, July 12, 2019Temporary Tunnel Closure from Nicol Building to AthleticsOn Wednesday, July 17, the section of tunnel between the Nicol Building and Maintenance Building and up to Athletics will be temporarily closed to perform concrete repairs. The closures are as follows: July 17 Mid-afternoon: the tunnel will close briefly for about 10 minutes July 17 at 4 p.m. to July 18 at 6... MoreMonday, July 8, 2019Tory Elevator #1 Back In ServicePlease note that Elevator #1 is back in service. Facilities Management and Planning thank you for your... MoreFriday, July 5, 2019Temporary Closure of Campus Avenue on July 10Please be advised that Campus Avenue will be temporarily closed on July 10 from 6 a.m. to noon in front of the Nicol construction site due to repaving of the road. Access to the University Centre and the Minto Case loading dock will be maintained. OC Transpo buses will be rerouted to University Drive... MoreThursday, July 4, 2019Tory Elevator #1 Out of ServicePlease be advised that Elevator #1 in the Tory Building is temporarily out of service. Technicians will continue to troubleshoot tomorrow. Facilities Management and Planning appreciates your patience as we work to reinstate this elevator as soon as... MoreFriday, June 28, 2019Steam Shutdown: Saturday June 29In order to repair a steam leak, there is a planned steam shutdown for Saturday, June 29 from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. which will impact the steam and hot water supply to the upper campus. The shutdown will impact laboratories that use autoclave equipment or that use steam for other purposes. There will... MoreFriday, June 28, 2019Construction on Stadium WayThe closure of the Hog’s Back Swing Bridge in August by the National Capital Commission (NCC) and future shutdown of the O-Train next year, will affect the daily commute of the Carleton community of faculty, staff, students and visitors traveling to and from the university. One of the steps being taken by the university... MoreFriday, June 28, 2019Library Road ClosurePlease be advised that the gate on Library Road near the Mackenzie Building will be closed effective Friday, July 5, 2019. This gate was opened during the construction of the ARISE Building to help ease traffic congestion as University Drive was reduced to one lane for an extended period of time. With that project... MoreSunday, June 23, 2019Tunnel work near Nicol BuildingIn the period of Mon- Wed, June 24-26, the contractor will be performing work inside the pedestrian tunnel at the tunnel junction near the Nicol Building. Pedestrian and cart access will be maintained at all times, however, the tunnel width may at times be narrowed down to the width of a single cart. Facilities... MoreThursday, June 20, 2019P9 Admin Garage Summer Construction WorkP9 Admin Garage permit holders, please be aware that commencing on Monday, June 24th, 2019 maintenance and repairs to Levels 3 and 4 the garage will get underway. Levels 3 and 4 parking stalls will be closed for approximately four weeks. The rest of the garage and travel lanes will remain open while this... MoreWednesday, June 19, 2019Tunnel Construction: Piping Installation from Steacie to ARISE BuildingNew chilled water piping is being installed between the Steacie Building and ARISE buildings until the end of July, 2019. A section of the service tunnel and part of the pedestrian tunnel near Steacie Building is under construction, but pedestrian access will be maintained at all times. Please be aware that the work requires occasional... MoreWednesday, June 19, 2019Dunton Tower Stairwell PaintingStarting June 20th, 2019, painting will begin in Dunton Tower stairwells A and B. Both stairwells will be repainted in their entirety. The contractor will be starting in stairwell A at the top floor with an expected two week time line for completion of each stairwell. “Wet Paint” signs will be posted on all... MoreMonday, June 17, 2019Campus Avenue Temporary Lane Closure June 19As part of the ongoing work on water main connection to the Nicol Building, one lane of Campus Avenue will be closed Wednesday, June 19, directly in front of Nicol Building site. Flag persons will be on site assisting with... MoreTuesday, June 11, 2019Steacie Building Elevator Update #1Please be advised that the west-side elevator, number one, in Steacie Building is now back up and running. Facilities Management and Planning appreciates your patience as we worked through this... MoreThursday, June 6, 2019Library Road ClosurePlease be advised that the gate on Library Road near the Mackenzie Building will be closed effective Monday, June 24, 2019. This gate was opened during the construction of the ARISE Building to help ease traffic congestion as University Drive was reduced to one lane for an extended period of time. With that project... MoreThursday, June 6, 2019Stadium Way Construction Information The closure of the Hog’s Back Swing Bridge in August by the National Capital Commission (NCC) and future shutdown of the O-Train next year, will affect the daily commute of the Carleton community of faculty, staff, students and visitors travelling to and from the university. One of the steps being taken by the university... MoreSaturday, May 25, 2019Update #1 – Steam ShutdownThe steam line was repaired Friday evening. Hot water and heating is restored in ARISE, Herzberg, Richcraft Hall and the University Centre. However, repairs in Steacie are not yet complete, and the water has been shut off to washrooms and kitchens on the south side of the building. It will remain off until further... MoreFriday, May 24, 2019Emergency Steam ShutdownPlease be advised there is an emergency steam shutdown which will effect heating and hot water in the following buildings: ARISE; Herzberg; Richcraft Hall; Steacie; University Centre There will be no hot water or heat in these buildings for approximately 24 hours. Normal operations are expected to resume by Saturday afternoon, May 25th. Thank... MoreFriday, May 17, 2019Annual Switchover to Cooling in Campus BuildingsAfter a very long winter it looks like the warmer weather is finally arriving. This means it is time for the annual heating to cooling mode switch-over for the campus building systems. The campus buildings are a bit more complicated than a typical household AC unit so this process generally takes a few days.... MoreTuesday, May 14, 2019Temporary Tunnel Closure for Nicol Building Construction – Thursday May 16thOn Thursday, May 16, the tunnel between the Nicol Building and the section of tunnel to Maintenance Building/Athletics will be temporarily closed from 6 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. so that the contractor can do core drilling on the tunnel wall. During this work, the tunnel will be closed to all carts and pedestrians. Tunnel... MoreLoad More → Share: Twitter, Facebook Short URL: https://carleton.ca/fmp/?p=139