2011 Archive - Bond Project - Lane Community College

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Major Renovation Upgrades

Central Plant, Building Automation System
Emergency Communications/Fire Alarm Upgrades
Keyless Entry System/Campus Monitoring
Track and Soccer Bowl Upgrades

March 8, 2011
BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM
Building Automation System (BAS) Phase 1 project commissioning efforts continue to be a top priority. BAS Phase 1 system commissioning is expected to close mid March. On Wednesday, March 2 Lane staff and technicians from TraneOregon began what has resulted in a successful testing of the BAS alarming and mass messaging capacity. Tests for the trending equipment performance were finalized and set up on February 25. Next, the commissioning goals include verifying graphics and continuing to test the equipment scheduling programming.

Purchasing for contracted services is in progress for Building 19 controls and programming to address long term ongoing issues discovered while working in the BAS equipment level network at the CML. Additional controls work planning continues for the Workforce Training areas. Several locations in building 19 are being operated manually and will continue to be until these issues have been addressed.

BAS Phase 1 upgrades work has involved coordinating staff and student concerns in multiple buildings on main campus with two control contractors, the college energy analyst, and Facilities’ Trades staff. Lane staff continues to track affected areas with the latest BAS trending tools. To report any HVAC issues or concerns to the Facilities office, please e-mail facilitiesoffice@lanecc.edu or call extension 5216 as work to complete the system integration process is finalized. Contact Anna Scott, 5805

March 1, 2011
BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM

Building Automation System (BAS) Phase 1 project commissioning efforts are continuing and expected to close mid March. Lane staff, SOLARC, and technicians from TraneOregon met during the week of February 22-25 to verify the project's data migration and trending capabilities. Due to the snow day Thursday, testing of the BAS alarming and staff messaging capacity was scheduled and will occur on Wednesday, March 2. Please be aware that some minor interruptions to building equipment may occur as alarm conditions are simulated in order to test the system. Next, commissioning goals include verifying graphics and continued testing of the equipment scheduling programming. Contact: Anna Scott, 5805.

ENERGY EFFIEICNCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY INCENTIVES
The Sustainability office is in the process of rounding up more than $500,000 in Oregon state tax credits, utility incentives, and grants for their work in conserving electricity and natural gas in Lane Community College's new buildings and renovation projects. The process for incentive/grant/rebate collection is 50 percent complete. Approximately $300,000 of this funding comes from the Oregon Department of Energy - Business Energy Tax Credit program for energy conservation and renewable energy generation at the newly constructed Health and Wellness Center and the Solar Station. Over $90,000 comes from the Eugene Water and Electric Board's energy efficiency rebates for lighting upgrades in Buildings 2, 4, 5, and 10, energy conservation measures in the Health and Wellness Center and the Native American Longhouse, and solar electric generation at the solar station. This is in addition to EWEB's $100,000 Green Power Grant awarded to the college for the solar station project. The college plans to receive approximately $31,000 from the Energy Trust of Oregon for its work in reducing natural gas usage at Building 5 and the Laundry facilities by installing a solar thermal array atop the Health and Wellness Center and installing efficient natural gas appliances in the Native American Longhouse and the Building 10 renovation.
On Monday, February 28, TraneOregon will be working at the Center building to help Lane staff resolve recently identified equipment level communications issues.
Work plans are in progress for Building 19 controls and programming to continue work at the CML and Workforce Training areas in March. Primarily this is work to address long term ongoing issues discovered in the BAS equipment llevel network in Building 19 that has resulted in temperature concerns. Several locations in Building 19 are being operated manually and will continue to be until these issues have been addressed.
BAS Phase 1 upgrades work has involved coordinating staff and student concerns in multiple buildings on the main campus with two control contractors, college energy analyst, and Facilities trade staff. FMP continues to track affected areas with the latest BAS trending tools. Please continue to report any HVAC issues or concerns to the Facilities office by submitting an e-mail to facilitiesoffice@lanecc.edu or by calling extension 5216 as work to complete the system integration process is finalized. For questions, please contact Anna Scott, 5805

COMPUTERIZED MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
FMP has researched and is in the process of selecting a new computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to replace MPulse. Staff training and implementation of the new system is planned to begin in June. Contact: Angela Fazio, 3428.

February 22, 2011
RECYCLING CENTER PROJECT ACHIEVES HIGH CONSTRUCTION RECYCLING RATE
Hyland Construction has reported a 65 percent recycling rate for the Building 10 project, which includes Lane's new Recycling Center. The construction project recycling and waste minimization work and reporting aligns with the college's core value of sustainability, educates contractors about construction and demolition recycling, and provides the college with a model of sustainable project construction. Among other items, Hyland recycled over 3.5 tons of metal, 3 tons of wood, and 2.5 tons of brick since construction began. Contact Mike Sims, 5569.

February 15, 2011
WATER CONSERVATION STUDENTS RETROFIT RESTROOMS

Last week, students from Lane's Water Conservation Program retrofit 37 restroom water faucets with aerators that restrict water flow from 1.5 gallons per minute or more to 0.5 gallons per minute. Student groups have been working on bathroom faucet retrofits since 2006. Currently, about 80 percent of campus bathroom faucets have been retrofitted. These retrofits appear to have had a significant impact on our water use. Through the combined efforts of staff and students, we achieve an annual average savings of 73 gallons per student per year and an average cost savings of $2,257.61 per year. Aerators were generously donated by EWEB. Contact Jennifer Hayward, 5594.

February 8, 2011

BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM (BAS)

Lane staff continues to track affected areas with the latest BAS trending tools. Please continue to report any HVAC issues or concerns to the Facilities office at facilitiesoffice@lanecc.edu or call extension 5216 as work to complete the system integration process is finalized. Contact Anna Scott, 5805

February 2, 2011
BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM

During the week of January 24-28, technicians from TraneOregon, Controls Contractor Inc., and Lane staff worked at building 19 on the previous system programming and Building Automation System (BAS) equipment level network issues. Building 19 controls and programming work will continue this week. Primarily this is work to address issues discovered in the previous BAS equipment level network in building 19 that has resulted in temperature variation concerns. Several locations in building 19 are being operated manually and will continue to operate in manual mode until these issues have been addressed.

On Monday, January 24, Lane staff and BAS Phase 1 commissioning agent SOLARC received more intensive training from TraneOregon to improve skills in using the Niagara AX trending tools. Due to the great strides made in the last couple of weeks to resolve the trending, scheduling , and alarming issues with the BAS Phase 1 project as well as resolutions to equipment level communications issues, SOLARC can now begin to verify the project goals and complete commissioning of the BAS Phase 1 project.

BAS Phase 1 upgrades work has involved coordinating staff and students’ concerns in multiple buildings on the main campus with two control contractors, the college energy analyst and facilities trades’ staff. Lane staff continues to track affected areas with the latest BAS trending tools. Please continue to report any HVAC issues or concerns to the Facilities office at facilitiesoffice@lanecc.edu or call extension 5216 as work to complete the system integration process is finalized. Contact Anna Scott, 5805.

January 25, 2010
BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM

Technicians from TraneOregon, Controls Contractor Inc. worked four days on site from January 17-20 to address issues discovered in the previous Building Automation System (BAS) equipment level network in the Center building. TraneOregon has found and verified several existing equipment level network communications issues that have affected temperature caused concern in the Center building. Working with Lane staff, the contractors have made great strides to resolve the Center building equipment level communications and temperature issues.

Later this week, TraneOregon and Lane staff will be working on building 19 on the previous system programming and BAS equipment level network issues uncovered. Several locations on campus are being operated manually and will continue to be until these issues have been addressed.

Work also continues with the commissioning process of the building equipment in the new addition to Building 5. BAS Phase 1 upgrades work has involved coordinating staff and students concerns in multiple buildings on the main campus with two control contractors, college energy analyst, and facilities trades staff. Lane staff continues to track affected areas with the latest BAS trending tools. Please continue to report any HVAC issues or concerns to the Facilities office at facilitiesoffice@lanecc.edu or call 5216, as work to complete the system integration process is finalized. Contact Anna Scott, 5805.

January 18, 2011
BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM STRATEGIC IMPROVEMENTS

Technicians from TraneOregon and Controls Contractor Inc. worked on site Monday to address outstanding issues with the Building Automation System (BAS) Phase 1 Upgrades. This work has involved coordinating staff and students concerns in multiple buildings on main campus with two control contractors, college energy analyst, and facilities trades staff. Work will continue through the week to upgrade the Center building BAS communications network. Lane staff is keeping track of the affected areas with BAS trending tools. Please continue to report any HVAC issues or concerns to the Facilities Office at facilitiesoffice@lanecc.edu or 5216 as we complete the system integration process. Contact Anna Scott, 5805.

ENERGY CONSERVATION PROJECTS - LIGHTING FIELD CHECKS

Main campus new buildings, remodels and additions have been built to reflect the college commitment to energy and water efficient standards. Eugene Water and Electric Board has helped the college by providing incentives for installing higher efficiency building equipment and/or building design. On Wednesday, January 12, from 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., an EWEB representative accompanied by FMP staff will be on site in Buildings 2,4 and 5 to field check classroom, office, and restroom lighting as a part of the incentive process. This will not effect classrooms during scheduled instructional hours. Contact Anna Scott, 5805.

January 11, 2011
BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM STRATEGIC IMPROVEMENTS

ENERGY CONSERVATION PROJECTS - LIGHTING FIELD CHECKS

November 16, 2010
BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM STRATEGIC IMPROVEMENTS
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) controls have been upgraded in all buildings on our LON based centralized building automation system (BAS) at the 30th Avenue campus. We are now commissioning the system with assistance from SOLARC Architecture and Engineering to assure that the system is functioning according to our specifications. Facilities staff have completed the basic and intermediate training on the BAS web interface. We are utilizing the BAS system interface to assist in commissioning the system as well diagnosing and resolving issues that arise concerning HVAC. During last week facilities staff and contractor efforts have been concentrated on resolving temperature issues in approximately 10 rooms on the second floor of Building 19. This work has involved coordinating staff and students concerns in the Building 19 areas with two control contractors, college energy analyst, and facilities trades staff. Progress has been made towards balancing out temperature fluctuations and our staff is keeping track of the effected areas with our BAS trending tools. Please continue to report any HVAC issues or concerns to the Facilities Office at facilitiesoffice@lanecc.edu or call 5216 as we complete the system integration process. Commissioning for the project is expected to be complete at the end of November. Contact Anna Scott, 5805.

October 12, 2010
BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM STRATEGIC IMPROVEMENTS
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) controls have been upgraded in all buildings on our LON based centralized building automation system (BAS) at the 30th Avenue campus. Buildings Center, 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19 are functioning with the fall term occupancy schedules. Facilities and TraneOregon staff have responded to a small number of temperature concerns that relate to the transfer of data from our old BMS system to the new system. Please continue to report any HVAC issues or concerns to the facilities office at facilitiesoffice@lanecc.edu or call extension 5216, as we complete the system integration process. Work continues to create the graphical access to all the BAS data. Floor plans for the main campus buildings have been field checked by FMP staff for accuracy and are being updated with assistance from FMP fall AutoCAD interns. These updated floor plans will be integrated by TraneOregon with HVAC equipment zone information and will be the foundation of our new web-based system. The project is expected to be complete at the end of October. Contact Anna Scott, 5805.

October 5, 2010
BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM STRATEGIC IMPROVEMENTS
Coordination continues between the building automation system (BAS) phase one contractor, TraneOregon, the bond construction teams, IT, and FMP staff to assist the integration of the new and existing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) controls at buildings at the 30th Avenue campus into an upgraded campus system. The goals of phase one project include replacement of the building HVAC information routing equipment and upgrading the BAS network interface to a web-based system. Router equipment enclosures have been completed. IT and FMP staff have the computer server installed and TraneOregon has installed the new BAS control software. Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) controls have been upgraded in buildings Center, 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 15, and 16 and are functioning with the fall term occupancy schedules. Work to extract information from buildings 17, 18, and 19 began Sept. 30. The team's focus on next two weeks will be on the work to create the graphical access to all the BAS data. The project is expected to be complete at the end of October 2010. Contact Anna Scott, 5805.

September 21, 2010
BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM STRATEGIC IMPROVEMENTS
Router equipment enclosures have been installed in Buildings 4, 6, 7, 12, and 16. New routers have been installed in Buildings 4 and 7. Coordination continues between the building automation system (BAS) phase one contractor, TraneOregon, the bond construction teams, IT, and FMP staff to assist the integration of the new and existing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) controls at Buildings 4, 5, and 7 into an upgraded campus system. Work to extract information from Buildings 1, 3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19 will begin in the coming weeks. The goals of phase one project include replacement of the BAS information routing equipment and upgrading the BAS network interface to a web-based system. Contact Anna Scott, 5805.

TRACK AND SOCCER BOWL UPGRADES
Track: Delta Construction and Field Turf have been working long hours to reach the goal of having the project completed. Although the entire project will not be completed until November, the new track and field surfaces will be ready to be used by the fall term. This was a huge hurdle for all the construction crews to complete such a large project in a very short amount of time. Upgrades made to the new outdoor area are a new synthetic field, long jump spaces, shot put areas, and concrete sidewalks for easy access. The new asphalt track will need to be covered with a two-tone rubber coating that is expected to last for over 10 years. The new score board that is to be installed mid October will be completely digital and will allow track officials to display results for all lanes at one time. With the Titan name displayed on the top, other proud sponsors will be able to display their information on the other three panels that surround the scoreboard. Contact Mark Richardson, 3456.
Soccer Bowl: This field is an exciting addition for the physical education and sports programs. The new design allows for better access and outdoor spectator seating. In the past, this area was often wet and standing water was always an issue. With the newly engineered draining system and gravel parking, the water will now drain into an underground storm-drain system keeping the area dry and useable year round. An access road has been added to the southeast corner of the field so those with limited physical ability will be able to park next to the field making their time more enjoyable. After the field is completed, the old baseball scoreboard will be replaced with a new, larger, double-sided digital scoreboard that is used for the new soccer and baseball fields. Surrounding the new scoreboards reaching twenty feet high will be a protective netting system allowing both fields to be used at the same time and provides protection from flying balls on both playing fields. Contact Mark Richardson, 3456.

September 7, 2010
BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM (BAS) STRATEGIC IMPROVEMENTS
Coordination work has started between the building automation system (BAS) phase one contractor, TraneOregon, the Building 4 and 5 construction team, and FMP staff to assist the integration of the new and existing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) controls at Buildings 4 and 5 into an upgraded campus system. Work to extract information from Buildings 1, 3, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19 will begin in the coming weeks. The goals of phase one project include replacement of the BAS information routing equipment and upgrading the BAS network interface to a web-based system. Phase one of this project is expected to be complete at the end of October. Contact Anna Scott, 5805.

KEYLESS ENTRY
Keyless entry access cards are available now. If your responsibilities require you to access 30th Avenue campus buildings outside of normal business hours, a keyless entry access card should be requested. Your division dean or administrative coordinator should be able to tell you if you have been approved for a card. Keyless access requires the approval of your division dean, in certain cases, a member of the Executive Team. If approved, you are encouraged to obtain a keyless entry card from the Public Safety office, Building 13, as soon as possible. To make arrangements to pick up your card (it must be picked up in person), please contact Public Safety at extension 5558 (541-463-5558). They will be able to confirm if you have been approved for a card. Cards are being issued between 8 AM and 1 PM, Monday through Friday and it takes only minutes to obtain. No paperwork, no forms, and no hassle to complete. Prepare to have your picture taken, so look your best. Contact Dave Smith, 3433, for information on the keyless entry system, or Public Safety, 5558, to make arrangements to pick up your card.

TRACK AND SOCCER BOWL UPGRADES
Beginning Tuesday, September 9 the gravel area "berm" between the fields will be closed to all motorized traffic. Field T for the track and soccer field will be delivered to the site and installation will begin on Tuesday, September 7. The asphalt paving process is expected to increase truck traffic in the areas around the north parking lot and will continue to be heavy during the paving process, which will last three days. Contact Mark Richardson, 3456.

August 31, 2010
BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM
Phase one of the building automation system (BAS) campus network team consisting of Lane staff and contractor, Train Oregon, completed site visit and orientation. Work will begin with extracting information from existing database and convert to an upgraded web-based system of controls. Work to extract information from buildings 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19 will begin in the coming weeks. Contact Anna Scott, 5805.

KEYLESS ENTRY
Keyless entry access cards are available now. If your responsibilities require you to access 30th Avenue campus buildings outside of normal business hours, a keyless entry access card should be requested. Your division dean or administrative coordinator should be able to tell you if you have been approved for a card. Keyless access requires the approval of your division dean, in certain cases, a member of the Executive Team. If approved, you are encouraged to obtain a keyless entry card from the Public Safety office, Building 13, as soon as possible. To make arrangements to pick up your card (it must be picked up in person), please contact Public Safety at extension 5558 (541-463-5558). They will be able to confirm if you have been approved for a card. Cards are being issued between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., Monday through Friday, and it takes only minutes to obtain. No paperwork, no forms, and no hassle to complete. Prepare to have your picture taken, so look your best. Contact Dave Smith, 3433, for information on the keyless entry system, or Public Safety, 5558, to make arrangements to pick up your card.

TRACK AND SOCCER BOWL UPGRADES
Construction of the track project is moving forward with an expected completion date of October 4. Soft soils found under the track surface have created some scheduling challenges for the project, but were removed over the weekend. Contact Mark Richardson, 3456.

August 17, 2010
TRACK AND SOCCER BOWL UPGRADES
Construction of the soccer field has kicked off to a great start. Crews will be working for the next two weeks preparing the sub grade to place rock on the surface. The track project is picking up speed and crews are working hard to make sure the project is completed by October 4. 2-G construction, the structural contractor has been forming and placing concrete for the project an average of every two days. 2-G has engaged an additional crew to help form and place concrete for the track project. Part of the effort to collaborate with the general contractor, LCC bond crews are working with the electrical contractor to form and place larger concrete pads for the transformer and electrical control boxes. This effort will help make up for some of the lost scheduled days during the heavy rains in June this year. Contact Mark Richardson, 3456.

August 10, 2010
TRACK AND SOCCER BOWL UPGRADES
Construction of the new track is on schedule to be completed by October 4. Crews are working longer day shifts to make up for lost time due to the excessive rainfall earlier in the year. Starting this week, truck traffic will start to increase in the north parking lot area as crews work to complete the soccer field. Contact: Mark Richardson, 3456.

August 3, 2010
SITE IMPROVEMENT AND CONCRETE REPLACEMENT
Concrete designs are completed and the first project is underway with construction at Parnell Loop. The second project, replacement of the concrete entrance stairs, ramp and sidewalk in front of building 6, Performing Arts is scheduled to begin mid August. Contact Mark Richardson, 3456.

TRACK AND SOCCER BOWL UPGRADES
The soccer field project work is picking up is scheduled to be completed by October 4. The drain system is at 50 percent and widening of the track is complete. The project work is picking up and is expected to be completed by October 4. Completed design has been received and the contractor is in the process of providing a final price. Construction is expected to start soon and be completed by November 4, 2010. Contact Mark Richardson, 3456.

July 27, 2010
FIRE ALARM AND MASS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
The fire alarm system for the Modular buildings 13, Public Safety and SES, was successfully tested on Friday, July 23. This completes the scheduled testing of the fire alarm upgrades for much of the campus. The contractor, SecureCom, will be continuing to work on several building renovation projects, including buildings 2, 4, 5, 6, and 10. Contact Dave Smith, 3433.

KEYLESS ENTRY
The contractor, Allied Fire and Security, will be working next week on electronic and hardware installations on Gate 9 near the Public Safety office and in the Enrollment and Student Financial Services Building 1. They will also be returning to several buildings to make changes or to add additional doors into the system. Much of the installation on campus has been completed. They are also working on various renovation projects, including buildings 2, 4, and 6, and on new construction projects, the Longhouse and Health and Wellness Center. Contact Dave Smith, 3433.

SITE IMPROVEMENT AND CONCRETE REPLACEMENT
Two projects will be completed this summer. The first project will be a sidewalk replacement in the front of performing arts. The project will start in mid August and will be completed using LCC staff. The second project is removing the sidewalk and planter area on the north end of the LTD bus station and replacing the sidewalk with a new design. This design will have a new raised walkway to provide safer access to the dental clinic. This work is expected to start in the coming weeks and will be completed by Lease Crutcher Lewis.

TRACK AND SOCCER BOWL UPGRADES
Excessive rainfall this year caused the construction crews to work 60 hours a week to make sure the project is completed by the fall term. The soccer field design is in the field review stages and a final design was presented Monday, July 26. Contact Mark Richardson, 3456.

For additional information about the bond, contact Lane's Bond Project Managers, Bob Mention or Todd Smith. Contact information for Bob and Todd can be found at Contacts .

If you have comments, questions or feedback concerning Lane's Bond, please e-mail bond@lanecc.edu .