Department of Facilities Management

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Notice of Building Closure - 573 Glenridge
Posted Date – July 23, 2010
Please be advised that 573 Glenridge (East Campus) will be CLOSED on Thursday, July 29 from 10:00 pm to Friday, July 30 at 7:00am. This is to accommodate NHBRC Project contractors for water main work. During this time, water to the buildings washrooms, toilets, drinking fountains, kitchen facilities and fire hose station will be unavailable. On Friday, July 30 at 8:00 am the Campus will be open as usual as per normal operation schedule.
Fire watch will be maintained by Campus Security during this building closure. Temporary signage will be installed on exterior doors of both buildings that are closed.
We appreciate your continued support during this construction period. For more information contact:facilitiesmanagement@brocku.ca or Cassie Kelly, Director of Maintenance & Operations at 3533 or email ckelly2@brocku.ca
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Notification of Building Closure - 573 Glenridge & Lane Reduction Glenridge Avenue - Thursday July 29th
Posted July 27th, 2010
Please be advised that the southbound lanes of Glenridge Avenue from the top of Glenridge hill past Norman Road will be restricted to one lane due to water main work for the NHBRC project from 8:00 pm Thursday July 29th to approximately 5:00 pm Friday July 30th. Vehicle access into the Main Campus at University Road East will be maintained but traffic delays may occur due to the lane closure. Pedestrian access will not be affected. A map is attached outlining the work area.
573 Glenridge will be CLOSED from 9:00 pm Thursday July 29th to 7:00 am Friday July 30th. Access to the building during this time will be granted on an Emergency basis only, through Campus Security (X3200). Water to the building washrooms, toilets, drinking fountains, kitchen facilities and fire hose stations will be unavailable. A Fire Watch will be maintained by Campus Security throughout the closure. Temporary signage will be installed on exterior doors indicating the building is closed. The building will be open as usual on Friday, July 30th at 8:00 am.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact, Joanne Phelan, Customer Service Coordinator at 3717 or email facilitiesmanagement@brocku.ca or David Main, MHPM Project Managers email dmain@mhpm.com.

Notification of upcoming asphalt repairs
Posted Date – July 22, 2010
Please be advised that starting at the end of the week of July 23rd to Friday July 30th asphalt repairs in addition to the NHBRC work will take place. Traffic will be maintained throughout the repairs but some delays are anticipated in order to facilitate the work. Repairs will be made to the following key areas:

• Isaac Brock Blvd West sidewalk from the front of the Schmon Tower to the intersection of University Road West. Meter parking will be unavailable in this area during this repair work. There is no anticipated disruption to public transit service.
  
• University Road West from Isaac Brock Blvd West up to Welch Hall.
  
• University Road West outside of Walker Complex by Village Road.
  
• The Fire Lane from the loading dock to the doors into H Block Isaac Brock Blvd.
  
• South sidewalk between Lot S and Meter Road West side of entrance to S Lot sidewalk Residence Road leading to H Lot Sections of Residence Road behind Decew Residence and Gordon & Betty Vallee Residence
  

A detailed map showing the areas is available from link below. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this work, please contact Joanne Phelan, Customer Service Coordinator or Chris Alic, Customer Service at extension 3717 or email facilitiesmanagement@brocku.ca or John Dick, Manager Grounds Services at 4435 or email jdick@brocku.ca
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NHBRC Update - July 16th, 2010 - Road, Footpath and Accessible Route Closures
Posted July 16th, 2010
A major campus intersection — Meter Road at University Road — is closed to traffic until July 28 as work continues on the Niagara Health and Biosciences Research Complex. At times the work will result in noise and vibration as crews cut through bedrock to install a water main. The work will mean changes to vehicle and pedestrian routes as well as the entrance to reserved parking. For pedestrians, signs will indicate footpath detours around the site, and a temporary crosswalk has been installed on Meter Road from Parking Lot A to the sidewalk on the west side. For motorists, signs will indicate that both Meter Road and University Road are temporarily closed. As well, the pay parking on Meter Road will be reduced and accessible spaces will be designated at the west end of Parking Lot A. Access to Parking Lot A will be from Meter Road; Isaac Brock Blvd. North; and from the Glen ridge traffic circle, which is reopened now that work there is complete. The entrance into the Reserve Parking Lot A will also be restricted through July 28. It is recommended that drivers access it by using the Glenridge traffic circle and turning south into Parking Lot A, entering Reserved Lot A from the east side. The entrance/exit will be signed. Please click

Notification of Flooring Replacement and Painting – MacKenzie Chown C Block
Posted July 16th, 2010
Please be advised that starting on Monday August 9th, contractors will be replacing the flooring and painting in MacKenzie Chown C400, C403 and C404. Work is anticipated to be completed by the end of day on Friday August 13th. Starting on Monday August 16th contractors will be replacing the flooring and painting in MacKenzie Chown C301 and C303. Work is anticipated to be completed by the end of the day on Friday August 20th. Please exercise caution while travelling through these areas.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact, Joanne Phelan, Customer Service Coordinator at 3717 or email facilitiesmanagement@brocku.ca or Bryan Cober, Structural Services Manager at 3290 or email bcober@brocku.ca .

Notification of Upcoming Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation August 2010
Posted July 15th, 2010
Please be advised that starting in August 2010 sanitary sewer repairs along the north boundary of the Main Campus will begin. Once the project is scheduled it is anticipated to last approximately two weeks. To ensure trail users safety, trail closures will be in effect temporarily during the project to allow movement and set-up of contracting and repair equipment. Notification of closures will be communicated when confirmed. Please click here to view map. Area of work has been highlighted in yellow.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact, Joanne Phelan, Customer Service Coordinator at 3717 or email facilitiesmanagement@brocku.ca or David McArthur, Mechanical Services Manager at 3278 or email dmcarthur@brocku.ca

NHBRC Update - July 9th, 2010 - Footpath and Accessible Route Closures
Posted July 9th, 2010
Preparation work that started Monday June 21st, for the new bridge that will eventually connect MacKenzie Chown D block to the new NHBRC building that created noise and vibration disruptions has now been completed. The exterior pedestrian walkway, on the immediate south side of D Block against the building and all footpaths along D Block, C Block, A Block and Taro have been restored with the exception of the accessible ramp at MacKenzie Chown A Block leading to Taro which is still under construction. Accessible access points in B, C and D are available as alternates along with the interior accessible footpath route via the exterior entrance between D & F Blocks. Temporary accessible way finding signage is still posted to assist pedestrian traffic accessing D Block, C Block, A Block, Taro Hall and Schmon Tower. Click here to view map.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact, Joanne Phelan, Customer Service Coordinator at 3717 or email facilitiesmanagement@brocku.ca or David Main, MHPM Project Managers email dmain@mhpm.com.

NHBRC Update - July 9th - Sanitary Sewer Work - Tree Removal and Replacement - Jubilee Court
Posted July 9th, 2010
Work in Jubilee Court continues with the restoration of the landscape which includes the removal and replacement of four (4) trees. The restoration plan for Jubilee Court includes soil modifications, fine grading and replacement of damaged plant material. There will be some minor noise disruption associated with this work. Additional details on the landscape restoration plan will be communicated, as they are available.
Four trees have been removed from Jubilee Court as part of the construction of the Niagara Health and Biosciences Research Complex (NHBRC) which will be replaced with four new mature trees in the next few weeks. The mature maples were removed this week because they were damaged during the construction of a sanity sewer line. The sewer line work was necessary for construction of the new NHBRC. The work also corrects a problem with an existing sewer line. .
The initial goal was to save the trees but after consultation with an arborist it was determined that the survival rate of the four maples was low due to soil that was compacted around the roots and the trunks and numerous branches were also damaged. Due to physical limitations, the replacement trees will be smaller but they will be mature, and the largest trees possible. Their trunks will be 10 to 13 centimetres (four to five inches) in diameter. They will be planted as soon as climate conditions allow. Cooler and wetter weather is needed to plant the trees. In addition to the new trees, a maintenance program will soon be underway for the remaining trees in Jubilee Court. .
Information regarding the trees in Jubilee Court can be found at http://www.brocku.ca/brock-news/?p=4069. Regular updates on construction progress can be found at http://brocku.ca/brock-news/?page_id=3029
If you have any questions or concerns please contact, Joanne Phelan, Customer Service Coordinator at 3717 or email facilitiesmanagement@brocku.ca or email David Main, MHPM Project Managers at dmain@mhpm.com.

Notification of Floor Refinishing Bob Davis Gymnasiums July 19th & July 26th.
Posted July 9th, 2010
Please be advised that on Monday July 19th floor refinishing work will be completed by workers in the Bob Davis Gymnasium South. This work will be completed during the daytime with a water base finish being applied between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Interruption to air conditioning will be experienced as the water base finish is applied but will return to normal after 8:00 p.m. Minimal odours are anticipated due to the refinishing process towards the end of the work day.
Also on Monday July 26th floor refinishing work will be completed by workers in the Bob Davis Gymnasium #2 North. This work will be completed during the daytime with a water base finish being applied between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Interruption to air conditioning will be experienced as the water base finish is applied but will return to normal after 8:00 p.m. Minimal odours are anticipated due to the refinishing process towards the end of the work day. This work will not have any impact on the pool area or the field house/zone (areas around Ian Beddis Gym).
If you have any questions or concerns please contact, Joanne Phelan, Customer Service Coordinator at 3717 or email facilitiesmanagement@brocku.ca or Domenic Maniccia, Director Custodial Services at extension 5037 or email dmaniccia@brocku.ca

NHBRC Update - June 25th, 2010 -  Footpath and Accessible Route Closures
Posted June 25th, 2010
Preparation work started Monday June 21st, for the new bridge, that will eventually connect Mackenzie Chown D block to the new NHBRC building, is now anticipated to be complete July 7th, 2010. The exterior pedestrian walkway, on the immediate south side of D Block against the building, will continue to be closed from 7 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday and reopened outside of those hours on a daily basis. With the closure of exterior footpaths, pedestrian traffic will continue to be re-routed through the interior accessible footpath routes via the exterior entrance between D & F Blocks. Temporary accessible way finding signage has been installed to assist pedestrians accessing D Block, C Block, B Block, A Block, Taro Hall and Schmon Tower.
Hoarding has been constructed in the corridor outside of rooms D308, D322 & D321 and will stay in place until the bridge can be opened to the new building. The exterior hoarding will be completed July 7th after the demolition work, which includes saw-cutting on the precast panel and glass removal, is complete on the outside of the building. From now until the end of day July 7th noise and vibration disruptions will be experienced in MacKenzie Chown D Block and the buildings in close proximity to this area. Click here to view map. Regular updates on construction progress can be found at http://brocku.ca/brock-news/?page_id=3029
If you have any questions or concerns please contact, Joanne Phelan, Customer Service Coordinator at 3717 or email facilitiesmanagement@brocku.ca or David Main, MHPM Project Managers at dmain@mhpm.com.

NHBRC Update - June 25th - Sanitary Sewer Work - Jubilee Court
Posted June 25th, 2010
Work in Jubilee Court continued this week with the last manhole installation. Major construction work in this area is anticipated to be complete by end of day Tuesday June 29th. With completion, the high noise levels experienced in the last few weeks, will stop. Landscape restoration work will start soon. The restoration plan will include soil modifications, fine grading and replacement of damaged plant material. There will be some minor noise disruption associated with this work. Additional details on the landscape restoration plan will be communicated, as they are available.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact, Joanne Phelan, Customer Service Coordinator at 3717 or email facilitiesmanagement@brocku.ca or David Main, MHPM Project Managers at dmain@mhpm.com.

NHBRC Update - June 18th, 2010 - Footpath and Accessible Route Closures
Posted June 18th, 2010
Starting Monday June 21st to Monday June 28th preparation work for the new bridge to be installed that will connect MacKenzie Chown D Block to the new NHBRC building will begin. This work includes removal of the exterior glass and cladding on the face of the building on the south west side of D Block. Preparation work will occur in two phases: one phase on the exterior of the building and the next phase on the interior 300 level of D Block.
To accommodate this work, a hoarding wall 15 feet long and 5 to 6 inches deep will be installed in the 300 level corridor outside of rooms D308, D322 & D321. No disruptions to traffic flow are anticipated due to the hoarding wall as pedestrian traffic will be maintained. This hoarding wall will stay in place until the new bridge is constructed and the new entranceway to NHBRC is opened. The new bridge will be a free standing structure allowing work to be completed in advance of the building completion. Noise and vibration disruptions will be experienced in the buildings in close proximity to this area.
In addition to the interior work and to ensure safety, the exterior pedestrian walkway on the immediate south side of D Block that is against the building, will be closed from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. starting Monday June 21st to Monday June 28th. This walkway will be reopened daily after 5:00 p.m. to allow access during the evening until 7:00 a.m. On the exterior the glass and cladding will be removed, exposing the steel structure. A second hoarding will be installed on the exterior which will stay in place until work on the bridge begins. This exterior work must be completed with the use of a crane to remove the heavy panels so the walkway will not be usable during contractor work hours to ensure pedestrian safety.
The footpath south of the D Block building walkway, which currently allows access along the front of D, C & B Blocks and swings south towards the NHBRC building, then back directly north towards D Block will be removed to accommodate other associated building work. Pedestrian access will no longer be available. During the week of Monday June 21st to Monday June 28th with the closure of both D Block exterior footpaths, pedestrian traffic that will need to access these buildings will be redirected to use the exterior entrance between D & F Blocks to use interior pedestrian routes for this 4 day period. After Monday June 28th, the D Block footpath against the building will be reopened and will allow access from the exterior to D, C & B Blocks. Directional signage will be installed to show Accessible routes through buildings from D Block through to A Block, Taro, Thistle and Schmon Tower. Click here to view map.
Regular updates on construction progress can be found at http://brocku.ca/brock-news/?page_id=3029
If you have any questions or concerns please contact, Joanne Phelan Customer Service Coordinator at 3717 or email facilitiesmanagement@brocku.ca or David Main, MHPM Project Managers at dmain@mhpm.com

2010 Schedule for Monthly Fire Alarm Testing
Posted December 3, 2009
The Ontario fire code states that buildings fire alarm systems must be tested monthly. This includes all alarms, audible and visible. Facilities Management personnel along with Campus Security and GE security will be conducting these monthly tests on the following dates. During the time of testing it is not necessary to evacuate the building when you hear the alarms. The alarms should only sound for a short period of time during testing, should the alarm ring continuously please treat the alarm as real and evacuate the area as per normal emergency procedures.

• January 12-15th 2010, between 11:00pm to 7:00am
• February 8-11th 2010, between 11:00pm to 7:00am
• March 8-11th 2010, between 11:00pm to 7:00am
• April 12-15th 2010, between 11:00pm to 7:00am
• May 10-13th 2010, between 11:00pm to 7:00am
• June 14-17th 2010, between 11:00pm to 7:00am
• July 12-15th 2010, between 11:00pm to 7:00am
• August 9-12th 2010, between 11:00pm to 7:00am
• September 13-16th 2010, between 11:00pm to 7:00am
• October 11-14th 2010, between 11:00pm to 7:00am
• November 8-11th 2010, between 11:00pm to 7:00am
• December 13-16th 2010 2010, between 11:00pm to 7:00am

Monday - South Block / Walker Complex / Scotiabank Hall / Robert S.K. Welch Hall
Tuesday - Mackenzie Chown Complex / Thistle Complex / Arthur Schmon Tower
Wednesday - Taro Hall / Student-Alumni Centre / Plaza Building
Thursday - 573 Glenridge Avenue / Central Utilities Building / Brock Research and Innovation Centre / Alphie's Trough / Harrison Hall / Kenmore Centre / East Academic
Rodman Hall: Monday, January 25th, February 22nd, March 29th, April 26th, May 31st, June 28th, July 26th, August 30th, September 27th, October 25th, November 29th, December 20th (Due to Christmas).
Mackenzie Chown B-Block Sleep Labs will be tested on the Monday of each week.

Campus Wide Power Shut Down Friday May 21st 10:00 p.m. to Saturday May 22nd at 10:00 a.m.
Posted October 21, 2009
To ensure a reliable electrical distribution to the Brock University Campus, Facilities Management is planning a FULL Campus electrical shut down for Friday May 21st 2010. This shut down will take place Friday May 21st, 2010 starting at 10:00 p.m. and will be completed by Saturday May 22nd at 10:00 a.m. This Campus shut down will allow for a much needed second campus electrical feed to sustain the growing University. The energy demand and occupancy is at it’s lowest during the month of May and for this reason the date has been picked for May 21st. Planning of any events especially events that require accommodation of large groups or activities are to be avoided during this time since there will be no power except for critical areas of the Campus during this time. Lab experiments should also be reduced to critical research only. Industry standards require that preventative maintenance on electrical substations be completed in recommended intervals of 12 to 36 months to ensure a reliable electrical distribution system. To complete this we are implementing a 10 year maintenance program to address all fourteen main substations through out the University.
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Waste Reduction Week in Canada October 19-25
Posted October 16, 2009
Waste reduction week is here! Remember the importance of the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle)for more information on how you can pitch in please

H1N1 Flu Awareness & Preparedness Situation
Posted September 2, 2009
The Emergency Response Team (ERT) has been activated to provide operational level emergency management of this emerging emergency and is following the University’s Emergency Management Plan and the generic draft Medical Emergency Response Plan. It is meeting weekly. Domenic Maniccia is the lead Facilities Management Director on the ERT. The ERT will advise or inform the University’s Crisis Management Group (CMG) on recommendations impacting one or more of the University’s Divisions, students, and visitors as well as on matters beyond the authority of the ERT. Flu rates continue to decline since the May/June 2009 peak however it is expected that a second wave is very probable in the October period following the end of summer as schools, universities, colleges, workplaces all ramp up along with the traditional start of seasonal flu season.
The University has established a website that will keep Faculty, Staff, Students, and the Public up to date on the subject. Please visit this link

Activity Announcement - Niagara Health and Bioscience Research Complex
Posted August 7, 2009
The construction of the NHBRC will commence the week of August 4, 2009 and conclude in 2012. This construction will have significant impact to University Road east of the Plaza Building and south of MacKenzie Chown Complex as this section of road will be rerouted to accommodate the new facility. This will require the relocation of the reserved parking in Lot A and the visitor parking in Lot E. Traffic will be maintained with some delays and re-direction to facilitate the work. Pedestrian traffic around the enclosed construction site will be provided by temporary walkways and road crossings.
If you require further information please contact David Main at MHPM Project Managers, (905) 639-2425 ext 236, or dmain@mhpm.com.

Brock University Solid Waste Audit
Posted April 21, 2009
“The 2008 annual Non Hazardous Waste Audit results indicate that Brock has achieved a landfill diversion rate of 80%. This diversion rate is 20 % higher than the Ministry of Environment’s target of 60% reduction in landfill volume. This achievement was made possible by the combined efforts of everyone within the Brock Community"
The study can be found under the CUSTODIAL navigation button on all Facilities Management Web Pages or visit this link. Brock University Solid Waste Audit

Horizon Utilities Helps Business Customers Go Green and Stay in the Black
Posted March 31, 2009
Over the last year Facilities Management has been investing in energy savings projects to further reduce the University’s energy use and replace aging infrastructure. One of Facilities Management’s projects has been converting T12 florescent lights to more energy efficient T8’s. Facilities Management has taken advantage of the Electricity Retrofit Incentive Program (ERIP) through the University’s local utility (Horizon Utilities) to change over 4,000 T12 lamps. The change over has yielded an average energy savings of 33% saving the University over $40,000 a year coupled with a retrofit incentive of over $12,000 from the ERIP program. All these projects help the University reduce energy use and save money while enabling Facilities Management to retrofit aging infrastructure in a cost efficient way.
For further details on the University’s current energy saving initiatives click Here also see Horizon Utilities Media Advisory

Brock Goes Green in Cleaning
Posted December 4, 2008
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Executive Summary of Results of Technical Investigations Brock University East Campus Lands / Woodside Drive
Posted October 4, 2007
The executive summary can be found by clicking Here

Assessment of Plaza Building, has resulted in a LEED® Canada-NC 1.0 Silver rating
Posted August 3, 2007
Plaza Building green features include:

• Optimizing energy cost performance of almost 33% better than the Model National Energy Code for Buildings, and energy consumption savings of 43%, through:
  • High thermal efficiency of the boilers
  • High thermal resistance of the walls and roof
  • Double-glazed, argon-filled, low-e coating windows with thermally broken aluminum frames
  • Lowered lighting power density
• Reducing indoor potable water use by over 60% with dual-flush toilets, low flow urinals and lavatories, and rainwater harvesting
• Achieving exemplary performance in regional materials at over 30%
• Providing superior indoor environmental quality for the tenants with construction indoor air quality management, low-emitting materials, indoor chemical control and thermal comfort.

The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) intends to let the world know about Brock University’s achievement by featuring it on their website www.cagbc.org

Brock University Facility Needs & Priorities Study
Posted July 4, 2007
This study can be found under the RESOURCES navigation button on all Facilities Management Web Pages or click Here

Brock University Utilities Master Plan
Posted June 27, 2007
This guide can be found under the RESOURCES navigation button on all Facilities Management Web Pages or click Here

Guide to Planning, Design & Architecture
Posted May 14, 2007
This guide can be found under the RESOURCES navigation button on all Facilities Management Web Pages or click: SHAPING OUR FUTURE

Energy Conservation at Brock
Posted May 1, 2007
Within Facilities Management at Brock University, we'll be working hard to help you and the University to conserve water and energy and to further develop a University community that supports the health of our environment. These are the building blocks of our conservation initiatives and commitments to meet the needs of the community through sustainability. follow this link to read more

Brock Announces Energy and Water Conservation Initiatives
Posted May 1, 2007
Media Release

Work Request Form
Posted February 1, 2007
Please see the updated and consolidated customer service section by clicking WORK REQUESTS AND SERVICES