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The Evolution of the Rotunda - Hidden Skylight Discovered during Renovation
Facilities Management's Stephen Ratliff, acting academic division director in Facilities Planning & Construction holds up a skylight glass, which has turned to lavendar from being exposed to sunlight for 40 years. Winter 2012
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New Trees Beautify Purcell Garden in Law School's Slaughter Hall Courtyard
Facilities Management's Todd Romanac, landscape projects supervisor and coordinator, said that each 20-foot tree weighed 3,000 lbs.--too large to go through the building. A crane lifted and lowered the trees into the courtyard. November 17, 2012
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Graves Discovered During U.Va. Cemetery Expansion
Jody Lahendro, historic preservation architect in Facilities Planning & Construction said, "This is a significant find for the University and an opportunity for us to learn more about U.Va.'s history and the people who lived and worked in this community." November 2, 2012
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2012 Summer Academical Village Construction Presentation Given for Facility Coordinators
Facilities Management Historic Preservation Architect Jody Lahendro gave a PowerPoint Presentation to Facility Coordinators at their fall meeting on October 8, 2012.
Facility coordinators are staff members appointed for each school, department or building by the dean or department head, to coordinate the provision of services with Facilities Management.
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Facilities Management Masons Preserve University History
Henry Martin plaque on Chapel walk honors 19th-century bell ringer.
"We were particularly impressed by the professional and thoughtful way the team worked," said Helen Wilson, landscape architect with the Office of the University Architect. (October 5, 2012)
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Facilities Management Landscaper Volunteers to Create Herb Garden
Landscaper Shannon Adams presents the Herb Garden she created at Pavilion IX.
The garden, which sits outside of Pavilion IX's upper garden next to the McGuffey Cottage, is the finishing touch of the renovation of Pavilion IX. (August 8, 2012)
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West Range Room 53 Restored as Graduate Student Residence
Facilities Management Construction Preservation Manager James Zehmer said, "Room 53 has one of the older closets, with a six-panel walnut door, and we were able to restore that."
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Yes Virginia, This Is The Lawn, but Not for Long
The Lawn is being resodded by Facilities Management Landscape Division, part of this summer's restoration of the Academical Village. Central Grounds has numberous projects underway. (08/09)
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Academical Village Restoration a Summer of Projects for Facilities Management
The Rotunda will see roof and exterior repairs, and the Lawn turf will be replaced.
For the Lawn and Range, chimney repairs are to be made, along with the installation of fire suppression sprinkler systems.
(June 22, 2012)
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First Woman Carpenter and Tibetan Who Sought Asylum Among Graduates of UVa Apprenticeship Program
Jennifer Maiorano and Dorjee Damdoo found the history of the university a definite plus when pursuing careers at UVa.
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Apprenticeship Program celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. (July 20, 2012)
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Facilities Management's Energy and Utilities Staff and Engineering Students Test Biomass Fuel for Heat Plant
Landscape Superintendent Rich Hopkins said the loss of two trees--in Northridge and Law School parking lots--were the only major issues.
"There were lots of bits and pieces" of debris to remove, he said. (July 2, 2012)
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Facilities Management's Bob Carman Awarded UVa Environmental Health & Safety's Sacagawea Award
Bob Carman (right), superintendent of building services at Facilities Management, received the EHS Sacagawea Award from Ralph Allen, associate vice president for research and director of UVa Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), on June 1, 2012. (June 14, 2012)
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Facilities Management's Judy Kingrea Awarded UVa Environmental Health & Safety's Sacagawea Award
Judy Kingrea, housekeeping supervisor in the Health System Physical Plant Zone of Building Services at Facilities Management, received the EHS Sacagawea Award from Ralph Allen, associate vice president for research and director of UVa Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), on April 27, 2012. (June 14, 2012)
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UVa Participates in State of Virginia Demand Response Program June 14, 2012 from 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Facilities Management Sustainability Outreach Coordinator Nina Morris said, "We want people to be more conscious of their energy consumption for that hour" to save 10 megawatts! (June 8, 2012)
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University of Virginia Facilities Management
Facilities Planning & Construction
presents
Design & Construction Forum 2012
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Student Activities Building, Alderman Road, Charlottesville, Virginia
No Registration Fee - Deadline May 7, 2012 Forum Info Register On-line
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Facilities Management's Stephan P. Nelson Awarded 2012 Samuel R. Crocket Award
Stephan P. Nelson, supervisory senior project manager with Facilities Management, Facilities Planning and Construction, received the Samuel R. Crockett Award for his "significant efforts toward strengthening the relationship between the University of Virginia and the University of Virginia's College at Wise.
Samuel R. Crockett, Jr., was instrumental in early efforts to establish a University of Virginia branch campus in Wise, Virginia. (May 22, 2012)
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Facilities Management Prepared the Grounds for 2012 Final Exercises
Tradesmen Jon Marston (L) and Page Fox are part of several Facilities Management teams which execute the setup of the largest annual event at the University.
A successful commencement depends upon Facilities Management for signs, chairs, audio-visual equipment, stairs and handicap ramps, fencing, lecterns and platform stages, tents, custodial services and trash and recycling management; landscaping and gardens are tended with pride and skill to welcome all visitors and families. (May 16, 2012)
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Facilities Management's Ed Brooks Winner of a 2012 Leonard W. Sandridge Outstanding Contribution Award
As an energy engineering technician, the reduction of utilities' usage drives Ed's commitment to sustainability at UVa.
"Cheryl Gomez, director of energy and utilities, said Brooks' ability to visualize and act on an opportunity, and his willingness to coach and mentor others – and build teams – clearly set him apart. (May 15, 2012)
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Mike Gibson Winner of Facilities Management's First Hoo's Going Green Competition
Mike Gibson, Finished Trades Supervisor Senior with Facilities Management's Project Services, sports the UVa Sustainability cap he won in the Hoo's Going Green Competition.
Mike was nominated by Sarita Herman, Facilities Information Analyst in the Facilities Management Resource Center, for his efforts to go paperless by keeping project drawings on his iPad. (May 9, 2012)
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Emergency Handled with Teamwork at Multistory Building
On May 9 a sprinkler line was accidentally cut during the removal of old HVAC ductwork from a congested ceiling area at the Multistory Building.
Project Services trades effectively handled an emergency situation to minimize the impact. (May 9, 2012)
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Facilities Management Housekeepers Honored by Curry School at April 12 Reception
Mark C. Hampton (center), Associate Dean of Administration and Planning at the Curry School of Education, congratulates Building Services team members (L-R) Allen Peters, Mary Booker, Rodney Smith, and Jessica Worley for their dedication to the School and professionalism in their work.
Other honorees Cameron Beamer and Donnie Armstrong were unavailable for this photo. (April 12, 2012)
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Earth Week - April 16-22, 2012
Participate in Community Sustainability
"Earth Week at U.Va. is about connecting people to the resources and inspiration needed to create a sustainable U.Va. community," said Nina Morris, sustainability outreach coordinator in Facilities Management. (April 6, 2012)
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Facilities Management Initiates Test of Biomass Fuel for Heat Plant
Based on the findings in a renewable fuel study conducted for UVa's Main Heat Plant, Facilities Management Energy & Utilities Director Cheryl Gomez supported the study's recommendation to conduct a pilot test substituting a portion of the coal feed with wood pellets. (March 19-April 11, 2012)
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Virginia Blood Services Collects 22 Units from Facilities Management Employees
At the FM March 29th blood drive, VBS Phlebotomist Erica Duncan helps HR Generalist Elsa Sherrill (L) and FM Customer Services Representative Ernestine Burruss (R) donate blood. Virginia Blood Serivces is the sole supplier for UVa Health System, Martha Jefferson Hospital and Augusta Health. (March 29, 2012)
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UVa First Place Winner in EPA Game Day Sustainability Challenge
Facilities Management's sustainability outreach coordinator Nina Morris said, "The strong partnership between U.Va. Athletics and Facilities Management made implementing this event fun and exciting for our students and helped build U.Va. pride."
(January 11, 2012)
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