Department of Facilities Management

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Elevator 4 Schmon Tower Library Floors 2nd to 10th Back In Service
Posted November 19, 2009
Please be advised that Elevator #4 that services the Library Floors 2 to 10 is now back in service and fully operational.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Joanne Phelan, Customer Service Coordinator  at extension 3717 or email facilitiesmanagement@brocku.ca

Elevator 1 Schmon Tower Administration Floors 1st to 13th Back In Service
Posted November 19, 2009
Please be advised that Elevator #1 that services the Administration Floors 1 to 13 is now back in service and fully operational.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Joanne Phelan, Customer Service Coordinator  at extension 3717 or email facilitiesmanagement@brocku.ca

Elevator 4 Schmon Tower Library Floors 2nd to 10th Temporarily Out of Service
Posted November 19, 2009
Please be advised that Elevator #4 that services the Library floors 2nd to 10th is stuck on the 7th floor and is temporarily out of service. A service technician has been notified and is en-route to rectify the problem. Elevator #3 is still available as an alternate.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Joanne Phelan, Customer Service Coordinator  at extension 3717 or email facilitiesmanagement@brocku.ca

Elevator 1 Schmon Tower Administration Floors 1st to 13th Temporarily Out of Service
Posted November 19, 2009
Please be advised that Elevator #1 that services the Administration Floors 1 to 13 is stuck on the 4th floor and is temporarily out of service. A service technician has been notified and is en-route to rectify the problem. Elevator #2 is still available as an alternate.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Joanne Phelan, Customer Service Coordinator  at extension 3717 or email facilitiesmanagement@brocku.ca

Notification of Elevator Shutdown Welch Hall November 23rd starting at 10:00 p.m.
Posted November 18, 2009
In order to facilitate work to be completed for the Welch Hall Project Facilities Management be shutting down the elevator that is located in Welch Hall. This shut down would occur after hours starting Monday November 23rd at 10:00 p.m. The elevator service is anticipated to be fully restored by 1:00 a.m. Tuesday November 24th. There will be no alternate elevator routes available during this time.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Joanne Phelan, Customer Service Coordinator  at extension 3717 or email facilitiesmanagement@brocku.ca or Janet Muenzberger, Project Manager at 5017 or at jmuenzberger@brocku.ca

Welch Hall Air Balancing - 100 & 200 Levels - Tuesday November 16th and Wednesday November 17th
Posted November 16, 2009
Please be advised that on Tuesday November 17th and Wednesday November 18th a contractor working for Brock University will be measuring air flows from the heating ventilating and air conditioning equipment on the 100 and 200 levels of Welch Hall..
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Joanne Phelan, Customer Service Coordinator  at extension 3717 or email facilitiesmanagement@brocku.ca or Larry Molnar, Project Manager at  extension 4120 or at lmolnar@brocku.ca

Notice of Ventilation System Shut Down H Block - Friday November 13th at 5:00 p.m..
Posted November 12, 2009
In order to facilitate a required repair Facilities Management will be shutting down the ventilation system that services H Block. This shut down would occur starting Friday November 13, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. and would be completed prior to the start of business on Monday November 16, 2009. This work is to accommodate a repair the HVAC unit servicing this area.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Joanne Phelan at extension 3717 or email facilitiesmanagement@brocku.ca or David McArthur at extension 3278 or at dmcarthur@brocku.ca

Notification of Elevator Shutdown Thistle Monday November 16th at 10:00 p.m.
Posted November 12, 2009
In order to facilitate a required repair Facilities Management will be shutting down the elevator that is located beside lecture room Thistle 248. This shut down would occur after hours starting Monday November 16th at 8:00 p.m. Service will be fully restored by 7:00 a.m. Tuesday November 17th.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Joanne Phelan at extension 3717 or email facilitiesmanagement@brocku.ca or David McArthur at extension 3278 or email dmcarthur@brocku.ca

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.
Please visit this link Scheduled Power Outages

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 Click Here

Notice of Construction Work Outside Inniskillin Hall Starting September 23, 2009
Posted October 8, 2009
Please be advised that construction work has started outside of Inniskillin Hall to accommodate the installation of a new cold storage unit. All entrances in this area will remain open. Please exercise caution when entering or exiting MacKenzie Chown F Block, G Block and H Block entrances in this area. Construction is anticipated to last approximately 3 weeks. For more information contact: Joanne Phelan Customer Service Coordinator @ 3717 or at facilitiesmanagement@brocku.ca or Bryan Cober Structural Services Manager @ 3290 or at bcober@brocku.ca

Washroom Upgrades
Posted October 8, 2009
Brock University Facilities Management has recently completed accessibility upgrades to some existing single-use washrooms in a number of locations at the Main Campus (Schmon Tower lobby and 4th and 5th floors, Welch Hall lobby by David Howes Theatre, Thistle West by Tim Horton’s, and MacKenzie Chown J Block 200 level).
These upgrades will allow the washrooms to be accessed by a greater number of people on campus including students, employees and visitors with physical disabilities.
These washrooms are now equipped with a new automatic door operator/locking mechanism.
Until permanent signage and occupancy notification systems have been installed we request that you share this update with employees in your department/area or provide this information should a person require assistance.
To use these operators:
Push the handle or the large button with the International accessibility symbol (blue wheelchair) If the washroom is occupied the door will not open, if the washroom is available the door will open automatically
PLEASE NOTE : once inside the washroom allow the door to fully close, then push the large “push to lock” button inside the door to ensure the door locks for privacy Upon exiting the washroom pull the handle or push the large button with the International accessibility symbol (blue wheelchair)
For more information contact: Janet Muenzberger at 5017 or at jmuenzberger@brocku.ca

Notice of Construction Work Outside Inniskillin Hall Starting September 23, 2009
Posted September 24, 2009
Please be advised that construction work has started outside of Inniskillin Hall to accommodate the installation of a new cold storage unit. All entrances in this area will remain open. Please exercise caution when entering or exiting MacKenzie Chown F Block, G Block and H Block entrances in this area. Construction is anticipated to last approximately 3 weeks.
Contact Joanne Phelan Customer Service Coordinator @ 3717 or at facilitiesmanagement@brocku.ca or Bryan Cober Structural Services Manager @ 3290 or at bcober@brocku.ca

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 Brock University Influenza H1N1

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. See Construction Site Layout

Annual Fire System Inspection
Posted June 23, 2009
Brock University contractors will be conducting the annual fire system inspection during the next 10 weeks. The inspections will be conducted during the day only and any disruptions will be kept to a minimum. If you have any questions or concerns please notify Dave McArthur Manager, Mechanical Services @ 3278 or Scott Johnstone Manager, Electrical Services @ 3752

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

2009 Schedule for Monthly Fire Alarm Testing
Posted February 18, 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.

• March 9-12th 2009, between 11:00pm to 7:00am
• April 6-9th 2009, between 11:00pm to 7:00am
• May 11-14th 2009, between 11:00pm to 7:00am
• June 8-11th 2009, between 11:00pm to 7:00am
• July 13-16th 2009, between 11:00pm to 7:00am
• August 10-13th 2009, between 11:00pm to 7:00am
• September 14-17th 2009, between 11:00pm to 7:00am
• October 5-8th 2009, between 11:00pm to 7:00am (Due to Thanksgiving Holiday
• November 9-12th 2009, between 11:00pm to 7:00am
• December 14-17th 2009, 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 March 30th, April 27th, May 25th, June 29th, July 27th, August 31st, September 28th, October 26th, November 30th, December 21st (Due to Christmas).
Mackenzie Chown B-Block Sleep Labs will be tested on the Monday of each week.

Brock Goes Green in Cleaning
Posted December 4, 2008
To read more Here

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