Facilities Management
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Notice of Planned Repair Work - Exterior Roadway Lighting - Main Campus - Saturday May 25th, 2013
Posted May 24, 2013
Please be advised that on Saturday May 25th, 2013 from approximately 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Facilities Management staff will be doing repair work to the exterior roadway lighting in various locations on the Main Campus. A minimal disruption to traffic flow is anticipated as lanes are partially closed as the work is completed. Exercise caution if driving through these areas.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Facilities Management Customer Service at x3717 or at facilitiesmanagement@brocku.ca or Dave Corbett, Manager, Electrical Services at x6201 or at dcorbett@brocku.ca
Notification of Contractor Work and Washroom Closures - Schmon Tower Lobby - Saturday May 25th, 2013
Posted May 24, 2013
Please be advised that on Saturday May 25th and Sunday May 26th, contractors will be performing maintenance work in the Schmon Tower Lobby men’s and women’s washrooms . This work is anticipated to take place from approximately 8:00 am to 5:00 pm daily. All work will be completed prior to the start of business on Monday May 27th, 2013. Alternate washrooms can be found on the 100 level of Schmon Tower. Some noise disruptions are anticipated in surrounding areas. Please click here to view map of work area.
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
Notification of Air Handling Unit and Supply and Exhaust Shutdown - Cairns' Building - May 24th, 2013
Posted May 23, 2013
Please be advised that the work planned for this Friday, May 24th at 10:00 pm to tie in new fume hoods and replace all filters will interrupt the laboratory supply and exhaust systems for the entire Cairns’ Complex. Please arrange to have any on-going experiments stabilized and ensure all chemicals are sealed and properly stored in fume hoods and storage cabinets.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Facilities Management Customer Service at x3717 or email facilitiesmanagement@brocku.ca, Scott Johnstone, Cairns’ Facility Manager at x3752 or email sjohnstone@brocku.ca or John Clutterbuck, Cairns’ Facility Supervisor at x3999 or jclutterbuck@brocku.ca
Notification of Temporary Road Closure - Alphies Lane - Starting Thursday May 23, 2013
Posted May 23, 2013
Please be advised that on Thursday, May 23rd and Friday, May 24th, 2013 Alphies Lane will be temporary closed in both directions of travel to accommodate a crane set-up from 8 am to 2 pm each day, directly north the Eleanor Misener Aquatic Centre. On Thursday, the crane will be unloading two large air handling units from transport trailers. On Friday, contractors will use the crane to reinstall structural steel roof support members. Please click here to view area of work.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact 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 Painting - Mackenzie Chown F Block 200 Level Women’s Washroom - Tuesday May 28th, 2013
Posted May 22, 2013
Please be advised that on Tuesday May 28th, 2013 contractors will be painting the 200 level women’s washroom in Mackenzie Chown F Block. This work will be completed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Contractors will be using an air scrubber to help mitigate odours. Alternate women’s washrooms can be found in Mackenzie Chown C Block and Mackenzie Chown J Block.
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 bcober@brocku.ca
Update: Notification of Road Closure and Repair Work - Main Campus
Posted May 17, 2013
Please be advised that asphalt work that started on Sunday May 12th, 2013, at the entrance to the Main Campus at Glenridge and Norman Road is almost complete. Asphalt sweeping and line painting remains outstanding and is scheduled to be completed on Saturday May 18th, 2013. This work will occasionally impact traffic as the work is completed. Regular and emergency vehicle access will be maintained, but delays will occur. Please slow down for everyone's safety, and allow more time to get on and off campus.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Facilities Management Customer Service at extension x3717 or email facilitiesmanagement@brocku.ca or John Dick, Grounds Manager at extension x4435 or email jdick@brocku.ca
Notification of Contractor Work - Walker Complex - Thursday May 23rd, 2013
Posted May 16, 2013
Please be advised that on Thursday May 23rd, 2013, contractors will working on the installation of a drinking fountain on the 200 level of Walker Complex in the corridor on the west side of the Welcome Desk. In order to accommodate the drinking fountain installation this corridor will be temporary closed between the hours of 8 am and 4 pm. Please click here to view map of alternate route.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Facilities Management Customer Service at facilitiesmanagement@brocku.ca or x3717 or Janet Muenzberger, Project Manager, at jmuenzberger@brocku.ca or x5017 or Larry Molnar, Project Manager x4120 or email lmolnar@brocku.ca
Notification of Air Handling Unit Shutdown - Cairns' Building - May 21 - May 22
Posted May 15, 2013 - POSTPONED***
Please be advised that the HVAC system servicing the 100, 200 and 300 level labs will be shut down on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 10:00 pm to allow for work to tie in fume hoods to the system. (offices will not be affected, only labs) Heating will also not be affected by this shut down. Work is expected to be complete by 1:00 am on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. Regular air circulation will resume at that time.
If you have an questions about this work please contact Facilities Management Customer Service at x3717 or facilitiesmanagement@brocku.ca or Scott Johnstone, Facility Manager at x3752 or sjohnstone@brocku.ca
Update: Planned Electrical Shutdown May 11th, 2013
Posted May 11, 2013
All buildings that were involved in the Annual Planned Electrical Shutdown currently have power. Buildings include Schmon Tower, Thistle Complex, Decew Residence, Vallee Residence and Central Utilities Building. Facilities Management staff are currently completing walkthrough's of the buildings checking all systems are working properly. It is anticipated that all buildings will be opened at 10 am as scheduled. Cairns Family Health and Bioscience and Research Complex is scheduled to re-open on Saturday, May 11 at noon. All other buildings on the University’s Main and East Campuses were not impacted by the shutdown and have normal power and will open as regularly scheduled.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Joanne Phelan, Customer Service Co-ordinator, at x3717 or facilitiesmangement@brocku.ca, or Cassie Kelly, Director of Maintenance and Operations Services at x3533 or cassie.kelly@brocku.ca
Notification of Road Closure and Repair Work - Main Campus - Starting Sunday May 12th, 2013
Posted May 08, 2013
Please be advised that starting on Sunday May 12th, 2013 at 7:00 pm to Monday May 13th at approximately 9:00 am the entrance to the Main Campus at Glenridge and Norman Road will be closed in order to accommodate asphalt repairs that need to be completed. Access to areas north of the traffic circle will need to access the campus through the main entrance at Glenridge Ave and St. David’s and then access the small traffic circle from University Road East. The traffic circle will be controlled by flag person in that area.
Starting on Monday May 13th after 9am to Friday May 17th, 2013, asphalt paving work will continue at the small traffic circle. This work will occasionally impact traffic for the duration of the work. Regular and emergency vehicle access will be maintained, but delays will occur. Please slow down for everyone's safety, and allow more time to get on and off campus. Please click here to see attached map of work area.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Facilities Management Customer Service at extension x3717 or email facilitiesmanagement@brocku.ca or John Dick, Grounds Manager at extension x4435 or email jdick@brocku.ca
Labour action could impact elevator services at Brock
Posted May 03, 2013
While all unionized elevator mechanics in Ontario walked off the job May 1, 2013 due to labour action, there is currently no disruption to any elevator services at Brock University.
Facilities Management has initiated a contingency plan to ensure that Brock’s 35 elevating devices continue to function reliably and safely throughout the duration of the dispute. The University’s contract elevator maintenance provider employs elevator mechanics represented by the striking International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) Local 90.
Elevators must be inspected and maintained on a monthly basis and Brock’s inspections are currently up to date for the month of May. All cars, lifts and dumbwaiters are currently in operation and have been maintained and inspected as per Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) requirements.
Facilities Management will continue to send updates and post notices about elevator outages around campus. Person's requiring assistance in the event an elevator is out of service should contact Campus Security by calling x3200 or x4300. The University's response to an elevator entrapment does not change and all entrapments will be responded to accordingly by calling Campus Security on the emergency phone in the elevator.
The Brock community’s patience is greatly appreciated during this disruption, which may result in longer than normal service and repair times.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Facilities Management Customer Service at x3717 or email facilitiesmanagement@brocku.ca or Dave McArthur, Mechanical Services Manager at dmcarthur@brocku.ca
Annual Main Campus Switch from Heating to Cooling
Posted April 30, 2013
Facilities Management trade staff are busy preparing the Main Campus cooling systems at the central chilling plant for summer operation. Due to the type of heating and cooling system that is used here at Brock University many buildings on the Main Campus are not capable of heating and cooling during the same cycle. As daytime temperatures increase nightly temperatures will remain relatively cool making building heating necessary. As we experience typical spring time daily cycles of low night time temperatures and warmer day time temperatures some areas on the Main Campus will experience higher than normal temperatures during regular office hours. Facilities Management staff will continue to make the Main Campus as comfortable as possible by bringing in cool fresh air into the areas that are normally cooled by the central chilling plant until night time heating is no longer required. If your area experiences cooling issues please refrain from operating any heat producing equipment which is not necessary as well as shut off any lighting that is not required. Offices with windows should close blinds when possible to keep out radiant heat.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Facilities Management at x3717 or facilitiesmanagement@brocku.ca or David McArthur, Manager Mechanical Services at dmcarthur@brocku.ca.
Notification Of Contractor Work - Cairns Family Health and Bioscience Research Complex - Starting Tuesday April 16th, 2013
Posted April 16, 2013
Please be advised that starting on Tuesday April 16th, 2013, conversion of the Building Automation System (BAS) from the temporary server used for programming and commissioning building systems to the permanent stand alone system as originally designed, will commence. The BAS controls all major systems contained in the CFHBRC including all heating and cooling ventilation systems, lab exhaust, RO Water, etc.. During this transition time technicians will be monitoring all systems for any abnormal activity or response. If you notice any unusual temperature or air changes in your area please contact Facilities Management at x3717 or facilitiesmanagement@brockuc.a so the situation can be investigated and resolved.
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
Notification of Contractor Work - 573 Glenridge - Starting Monday April 29th, 2013
Posted April 15, 2013
Please be advised that commencing Monday April 29th, 2013 contractors will begin replacing 2 roof mounted air handling units and new roofing on the east wing of the building. Work is expected to be complete by June 3rd, 2013. Contractors hours of work will be 7:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday. During the work it is anticipated that periodic noise disruptions will occur as well as 2 instances when occupants will be asked to vacate the east wing for brief periods when a crane will be used to remove the old units and install the new. In addition, it is anticipated that odors will be evident during the roof replacement. Contractors will be accessing various offices / rooms to modify duct work however the primary rooms affected will be the Grad Student Workroom 269 and IT Server Room 271. In an effort to ensure adequate airflow is maintained during this project a temporary air handling unit will be installed complete with a HEPA air filtration system.
If you have any questions or concerns, 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 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
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.
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
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
