Managers: Please post this update in your respective areas.
Parking Lot A3 – Fuel Oil Tank Permanent Closure & Piping Replacement
- Project Scope: Permanently close two existing underground fuel oil storage tanks and replace piping to a third existing tank.
- Schedule: Work will be complete in November.
- Impacts:
- Construction fence is in place in Lot A3 to enclose the work area. Approximately 39 Area 1 parking spaces are out of service until the project is complete.
- Be aware of posted signage and do not enter construction areas.
- Construction vehicles will be traveling into and through Lot A3 daily. Please use caution when driving and walking in the area.
- Construction work may generate some odors and noise. Please contact Janice Hill at 860-480-6392 to report any issues.
Human Resource Elevator – 16 Munson Road
- Project Scope: The elevator that travels between the 5th floor (Human Resources) and the 3rd floor at 16 Munson Road is out of service for repairs.
- Schedule: Parts are on order and anticipated delivery of parts is the end of October. Repair work is anticipated to be complete around the end of November.
- Impacts:
- The Human Resources on the 5th floor cannot be accessed via elevator.
- For assistance accessing services on the 5th floor please contact HR at 860-679-7913.
- Construction work may generate some noise and low odors. Please contact Rich Allen at 860-480-2087 to report any issues
Elevator 14 repairs (C – Building, Subbasement, basement & ground floors)
- Project Scope: Replace elevator traveling cable and waterproofing of pit.
- Schedule: Work has been completed and the elevator is now functional.
Auxiliary Gift Shop Relocation – Main Building
- Project Scope: Renovate vacant space adjacent to the Connecticut Tower elevators on the Main floor for the new location of the Auxiliary Gift Shop.
- Schedule: Demolition work is in progress within room LM079. Substantial completion is anticipated in late November.
- Impacts:
- Be aware of posted signage and do not enter construction areas.
- Protective wall barriers will be constructed in the main corridor to protect the public and staff.
- Construction scheduled during normal business hours and off hours.
- Construction work may generate some noise and low odors. Please contact Rich Allen at 860-480-2087 to report any issues
Fit-Out of Operating Rm. 1 – University Tower (T – Building)
- Project Scope: Fit-Out existing shelled operating room #1 (TG514).
- Schedule: Work to begin September 30, 2019 / Finish - December 16, 2019
- Impacts:
- Be aware of posted signage and do not enter construction areas.
- Construction scheduled during normal business hours and off hours, as coordinated with staff.
- Construction work may generate some noise and low odors. Please contact Kevin Norton at 860-480-9851to report any issues.
Pharmacy Renovations USP800 Compliance – Outpatient Pavilion (S – Building 4th Floor) and C/Main (C - Building 2nd Floor)
- Project Scope: Construct new HD storage rooms and renovate/upgrade existing compounding rooms
- Schedule: Outpatient Pavilion Start October 7, 2019 / Finish - December 2019. Main Start November 2019 / Finish February 2020
- Impacts:
- Be aware of posted signage and do not enter construction areas.
- Construction scheduled during normal business hours and off hours, as coordinated with staff.
- Construction work may generate some noise and low odors. Please contact Kevin Norton at 860-480-9851to report any issues.
Garage 3 Expansion Joint Repairs
- Project Scope: Removal and Replace caulk expansion joints.
- Schedule: Work will be performed on three consecutive weekends.
- Impacts:
- Phase III- Level 4 parking, there will be no parking:
Saturday, November 2, 2019 to Monday, November 4, 2019, final completion. - Please pay attention to Do Not Enter construction signs and coned off areas.
- Construction work may generate some odors and noise.
- Please contact Timothy Cifone at 860-679-2572 to report any issues.
“E” Building Basement – Disaster Recovery Room Fire Suppression System
- Project Scope: Test Fire Alarm for the Fire Suppression System
- Schedule: The final test is scheduled for Thursday, October 31, 2019.
- Impacts:
- During the testing period, there will be periodical fire alarm (high pitched) sound.
- Testing may generate minor electrical interruptions in the testing area only.
- Signs will be posted notifying staff of the Fire Alarm test in “E” Building.
- Please contact Timothy Cifone at 860-679-2572 to report any issues.
L Building, Laboratory Elevator Lobby Doors to C Building – Badge Readers
- Project Scope: Install card readers and secure corridor doors on 1st & 2nd floors exiting C Building into L Building Laboratory Elevator Lobby.
- Schedule: Work has been completed.
- Impacts:
- Please use your badge to enter L Building on 1st & 2nd floors.
- Please contact Rich Allen at 860-480-2087 to report any issues
11 South Road – UMG Internal Medicine Suite 130 Opening on 10/28
- Project Scope: Make modifications to additional leased space to create new Internal Medicine clinic.
- Schedule: Clinic is opening on 10/28. Work to modify Med Room and create a Blood Draw area will occur between now and mid-December.
- Impacts:
- Be aware of posted signage and do not enter construction areas.
- Some work will be scheduled off-hours to minimize disruption to patient care.
- Construction work may generate some odors and noise. Please contact Janice Hill at 860-480-6392 to report any issues.
Thomas P. Trutter / Vice President / Campus Planning, Design, and Construction
For more information, contact: Carrie Nettis at 860-679-6511