Facilities Management
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Notification of Planned Elevator Maintenance – Cairns West Elevator
Posted April 5, 2013
Please be advised that on Monday, April 8, 2013 Elevator #3 on the west side of Cairns building will be out of service between 8:00 am and 12:00 noon for scheduled annual maintenance. The elevator at the east entrance is available as an alternate.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Facilities Management Customer Service at x3717 or email facilitiesmanagement@brocku.ca, Scott Johnstone, Facility Manager at x3752 or email sjohnstone@brocku.ca or John Clutterbuck, Facility Supervisor Cairns at x3999 or jclutterbuck@brocku.ca
Back in Service – Elevator 4 – Schmon Tower
Posted April 5, 2013
Please be advised that Elevator #4 servicing the library floors in the Schmon Tower is back in service and fully operational at this time.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this work please contact Facilities Management Customer Service at x3717 or email facilitiesmanagement@brocku.ca or Dave McArthur, Manager, Mechanical Services, at x3278 or dmcarthur@brocku.ca
Notification of Planned Fume Hood Shut Downs - All of Mackenzie Chown - Saturday April 27th and Sunday April 28th, 2013
Posted April 04, 2013
Please be advised that all fume hoods in Mackenzie Chown will not be operational between Saturday April 27th, at 7:00 a.m. to Sunday April 28th at 4:00 p.m. due to repairs on the exhaust systems of the Fume Hoods. All Fume Hood Fans will be shut down and will be unavailable for operation. Note: Much of the work is done on the roof and the work cannot proceed if there is rain. Facilities Management will notify occupants of the affected buildings if there is a rain delay. If there is a delay because of weather the alternate dates will be Saturday May 4th, 2013 and Sunday May 5th, 2013.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Facilities Management Customer Service at x3717 or email facilitiesmanagement@brocku.ca or Rick Palframan at extension x4522 or email rpalframan@brocku.ca
Notification of Unplanned Disruption of Service – Elevator #4 – Schmon Tower
Posted April 4, 2013
Please be advised that Elevator #4 that services the library floors is temporarily out of service. A service technician has been notified and is en-route to rectify the problem. Elevator #3 is available as an alternate.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Customer Service at x3717 or email facilitiesmanagement@brocku.ca or Dave McArthur, Manager, Mechanical Services at x3278 or email dmcarthur@brocku.ca
**Reminder*** Planned Electrical Shut Down - Group B Planned Buildings - May 10th, 2013
Posted April 02, 2013
To ensure a reliable electrical distribution to the Brock University Main Campus, Facilities Management is planning an electrical shut down for Schmon Tower, Thistle Complex, Decew Residence, Vallee Residence, Central Utilities Building, Cairns Family Health and Bioscience and Research Complex. This shut down will take place Friday, May 10th 2013 starting at 10:00 p.m. and will be completed by Saturday, May 11th 2013 at 10:00 a.m. This shut down will allow for repairs and preventative maintenance on our electrical infrastructure in order to feed and sustain power to our growing University. No other areas on campus are scheduled to be impacted during this time. Failure to properly maintain electrical infrastructure could lead to extensive damage and/or fire in a fault condition. Facilities Management is committed to providing a reliable and safe power system for the university and community. The second weekend in May through to 2019 has been chosen to conduct this work when demand and occupancy is at its lowest. Please click here for future year shutdowns. On these dates only buildings in the group are scheduled to be impacted.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Joanne Phelan, Customer Service Coordinator at facilitiesmangement@brocku.ca or at x3717 or to Cassie Kelly, Director, Maintenance & Operations Services at x3533 or at cassie.kelly@brocku.ca
Notification of Roofing Contractor Work – Walker Complex – Starting Monday April 1, 2013
Posted March 28, 2013
Please be advised that roofing contractors will be working on the Walker Complex pool roof starting on Monday April 1, 2013. This work is anticipated to continue through to April 30, 2013. Some noise disruptions are anticipated as the work is completed.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact If you have any questions or concerns regarding this work please contact Facilities Management Customer Service at x3717 or email facilitiesmanagement@brocku.ca or Facilities Management Customer Service at extension x3717 or email facilitiesmanagement@brocku.ca or David Balasiak, Project Manager at x4149 or email dbalasiak@brocku.ca
Notification of Contractor Work - International Centre - Thursday, March 28, 2013
Posted March 27, 2013
Please be advised that on Thursday, March 28, 2013, contractors will be installing an electric vehicle charging station in the Pay and Display area along the west side of the International Centre. This work is anticipated to occur during the hours of 7:30 am and 4:00 pm. and a small area will be cordoned off during the work. It is expected that some concrete sawing will take place for a short duration.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact If you have any questions or concerns regarding this work please contact Facilities Management Customer Service at x3717 or email facilitiesmanagement@brocku.ca or Larry Molnar, Project Manager at x4120 or at lmolnar@brocku.ca
Notification of Contractor Work - International Center - Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Posted March 21, 2013
To All Occupants of International Center Please be advised that on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, contractors will be on the roof of the International Center investigating the source of a leak. This work is anticipated to occur during the hours of 7:30 am and 4:00 pm. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this work please contact Facilities Management Customer Service at x3717 or email facilitiesmanagement@brocku.ca or Bryan Cober, Structural Services Manager at x3290 or at bcober@brocku.ca
Rescheduled: Notification of Contractor Work - Central Utilities Building - Starting Tuesday March 19th, 2013
Posted March 18, 2013
Please be advised that this work has been rescheduled to a future date due to anticipated weather conditions.
Please be advised that starting on Tuesday March 19th through Wednesday March 20th, 2013, contractors will be working on installing a new roll up door in the chiller room. This work will be completed between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily. Please exercise caution when moving around this area.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Facilities Management Customer Service at extension x3717 or email facilitiesmanagement@brocku.ca or Bryan Cober, Structural Manager at x3290 or email bcober@brocku.ca
**Reminder*** Planned Electrical Shut Down - Group B Planned Buildings - May 10th, 2013
Posted March 06, 2013
To ensure a reliable electrical distribution to the Brock University Main Campus, Facilities Management is planning an electrical shut down for Schmon Tower, Thistle Complex, Decew Residence, Vallee Residence, Central Utilities Building, Cairns Family Health and Bioscience and Research Complex. This shut down will take place Friday, May 10th 2013 starting at 10:00 p.m. and will be completed by Saturday, May 11th 2013 at 10:00 a.m. This shut down will allow for repairs and preventative maintenance on our electrical infrastructure in order to feed and sustain power to our growing University. No other areas on campus are scheduled to be impacted during this time. Failure to properly maintain electrical infrastructure could lead to extensive damage and/or fire in a fault condition. Facilities Management is committed to providing a reliable and safe power system for the university and community. The second weekend in May through to 2019 has been chosen to conduct this work when demand and occupancy is at its lowest. Please click here for future year shutdowns. On these dates only buildings in the group are scheduled to be impacted.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Joanne Phelan, Customer Service Coordinator at facilitiesmangement@brocku.ca or at x3717 or to Cassie Kelly, Director, Maintenance & Operations Services at x3533 or at cassie.kelly@brocku.ca
UPDATE: Drinking water in the Cairns Complex (Feb. 26)
Posted February 26, 2013
From Brock News http://www.brocku.ca/brock-news/?p=21051 Drinking water fountains in the Cairns Complex are back in business. As a result of last week’s hot water testing in the Cairns Family Health and Bioscience Research Complex, the decision was taken to test drinking water at various points across campus. As a precautionary measure, drinking fountains in the Cairns Complex were temporarily taken out of service, and users of the facility were also advised not to consume water from kitchens and sinks in the building until further notice. According to recent test results conducted by a third party, which have been reviewed by Niagara Region Public Health, there are no issues or concerns with the lead content in drinking water in the Cairns Complex or across campus at Brock. Based on these results, the precautionary measures with respect to drinking water in the Cairns Complex have been lifted. Drinking water in the facility is safe to drink.
For more information on Ontario’s Standard on Lead in Drinking Water visit: http://www.ene.gov.on.ca/stdprodconsume/groups/lr/@ene/@resources/docume...
What can you do to further reduce your exposure to lead in drinking water; • Use cold water for drinking or cooking. • Never cook or mix infant formula using hot water from the tap. • Make it a practice to run the water at each tap before use. • Do not consume water that has sat in plumbing for more than six hours. First, make sure to run the water until you feel the temperature change before cooking, drinking, or brushing your teeth.
**Reminder*** Planned Electrical Shut Down - Group B Planned Buildings - May 10th, 2013
Posted February 01, 2013
To ensure a reliable electrical distribution to the Brock University Main Campus, Facilities Management is planning an electrical shut down for Schmon Tower, Thistle Complex, Decew Residence, Vallee Residence, Central Utilities Building, Cairns Family Health and Bioscience and Research Complex. This shut down will take place Friday, May 10th 2013 starting at 10:00 p.m. and will be completed by Saturday, May 11th 2013 at 10:00 a.m. This shut down will allow for repairs and preventative maintenance on our electrical infrastructure in order to feed and sustain power to our growing University. No other areas on campus are scheduled to be impacted during this time. Failure to properly maintain electrical infrastructure could lead to extensive damage and/or fire in a fault condition. Facilities Management is committed to providing a reliable and safe power system for the university and community. The second weekend in May through to 2019 has been chosen to conduct this work when demand and occupancy is at its lowest. Please click here for future year shutdowns. On these dates only buildings in the group are scheduled to be impacted.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Joanne Phelan, Customer Service Coordinator at facilitiesmangement@brocku.ca or at x3717 or to Cassie Kelly, Director, Maintenance & Operations Services at x3533 or at cassie.kelly@brocku.ca
Notification of Rescheduled Roof Replacement - Decew Dining Hall – New Date Forthcoming in Spring
Posted January 14, 2014
Please be advised that work that was scheduled to begin on Wednesday December 19th, 2012 has been rescheduled to start in the spring of 2013, date forthcoming. **Previously posted**Please be advised that beginning in the spring of 2013 contractors will be working to replace the roof over the Decew Dining Hall. This work is anticipated to be completed between the hours 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily. Some noise disruptions are anticipated. Although there are no anticipated blocked walking routes, care should be taken when walking near the area of work. Contractor staging area is the grassy area at the south side of the dining hall. Work is expected to take approximately 15 days to complete, weather-permitting. Please click here for map of area of work. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Facilities Management Customer Service at x3717 or email facilitiesmanagement@brocku.ca or Bryan Cober, Structural Services Manager at x3290 or at bcober@brocku.ca
**Reminder*** Planned Electrical Shut Down - Group B Planned Buildings - May 10th, 2013
Posted January 07, 2013
To ensure a reliable electrical distribution to the Brock University Main Campus, Facilities Management is planning an electrical shut down for Schmon Tower, Thistle Complex, Decew Residence, Vallee Residence, Central Utilities Building, Cairns Family Health and Bioscience and Research Complex. This shut down will take place Friday, May 10th 2013 starting at 10:00 p.m. and will be completed by Saturday, May 11th 2013 at 10:00 a.m. This shut down will allow for repairs and preventative maintenance on our electrical infrastructure in order to feed and sustain power to our growing University. No other areas on campus are scheduled to be impacted during this time. Failure to properly maintain electrical infrastructure could lead to extensive damage and/or fire in a fault condition. Facilities Management is committed to providing a reliable and safe power system for the university and community. The second weekend in May through to 2019 has been chosen to conduct this work when demand and occupancy is at its lowest. Please click here for future year shutdowns. On these dates only buildings in the group are scheduled to be impacted.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Joanne Phelan, Customer Service Coordinator at facilitiesmangement@brocku.ca or at x3717 or to Cassie Kelly, Director, Maintenance & Operations Services at x3533 or at cassie.kelly@brocku.ca
2013 Monthly Fire System Testing
Posted January 25, 2013
2013 Monthly Fire System Testing Schedule
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Facilities Management Customer Service at x3717 or email facilitiesmanagement@brocku.ca or Cassie Kelly, Director, Maintenance & Operations Services at x3533 or at cassie.kelly@brocku.ca
Monthly Life Safety Generator Testing – Central Utilities Building, International Centre & Welch Hall 2012
Posted January 24, 2012
Monthly testing of new Life Safety Generators that feed the Central Utilities Building, International Centre and Welch Hall is required by law under CSA 282. This test includes the transfer of all essential electrical loads over to the generator for 60 minutes. Monthly testing will continue for the Central Utilities Building, International Centre and Welch Hall monthly on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. During this period, emergency lights that are connected to the generator will turn on and off intermittently while the tests are completed. No other service interruptions will be experienced. The testing in the Central Utilities Building, International Centre and Welch Hall will take place on the second Wednesday of each month. The schedule for the next 3 month period will be as follows: February 8, March 14 and April 11.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Joanne Phelan, Customer Service Coordinator at extension 3717 or email facilitiesmanagement@brocku.ca or Scott Johnstone, Manager Electrical Services at extension 3752 or email sjohnstone@brocku.ca
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
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
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
Work Request Form
Posted February 1, 2007
Please see the updated and consolidated customer service section by clicking WORK REQUESTS AND SERVICES
