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View initiated Facilities Renewal Plan projects by fiscal year
Each fiscal year, Facilities Management identifies projects for funding through the Facilities Renewal Plan: an innovative and strategic project prioritization system for projects over $100,000. Funding is allocated to projects based on a series of objective factors determined by institutional priorities, operational costs, student impact, and other important considerations. This process engages frontline staff expertise and allows for refinement by FM leadership.
Please see list of selected and initiated projects by fiscal year below.
All Facilities Renewal Plan projects by fiscal year
| Project Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Pappajohn Biomedical Discovery Building - Replace/Modernize Phoenix Controls System | PBDB’s wet lab and animal holding HVAC system is currently being controlled through a Phoenix hybrid lab control system. There are a couple of concerns with the occupants of PBDB and University IT Services regarding the use of this 3rd party vendor. The main concern from the occupants has to do with the length of time it takes for system adjustments since the UI Controls Team is not capable of migrating within the Phoenix system to address routine air exchange and air directional adjustments often required from researchers. These concerns become even more critical with the quick airflow adjustments required as part of animal holding regulated air exchange requirements. These adjustments must be made through a Phoenix representative which is not local, sometimes taking up to a week to respond. The 2nd concern involves the Phoenix network macro server which does not comply with University IT Services current regulations. There is currently a standalone server which resides within the building whose software is no longer supported through Phoenix and the hardware itself is not identifiable through IT normal enterprise level network protocols. |
| Adler Journalism Building - Replace AHU CW Coils | This project is replacing AHU CW coils which have deteriorated and failed both in condition and performance. |
| Bowen Science Building - Apply Roof Coating System | Past useful lifespan. Opportunity to try a new roofing system for potential cost savings measures for other facilities and will be used over newly remodeled space |
| Bowen Science Building - Replace Heat Exchangers | These exchangers have failed and are no longer viable so this a project which must occur to ensure facility realiability and function. |
| English Philosophy Building - Repair West Interior Stair System | We have roughly 13 half-steps that need replaced on the West stairway at EPB. Each step consists of two separate pieces, which is why I referred to them as half-steps. There is one step that is especially bad that literally crumbles under your foot. As you get farther away from the door, the amount of damage to the steps lessens, which is suggestive that the root cause might be related to the salt etc dragged in from outside. |
| Chemistry Building - Renovate and Modnernization Main Freight | This elevator is the only elevator in the facility which serves all floors including critical mechanical and research spaces. The age of the elevator lends itself to many concerns regarding it's life expectancy as well as we have seen issues being able to continue keeping it in operation. |
| Iowa Advanced Technology Labs - Replace/Modernize Building Automation Controls System | This project is to replace the BAS systems not a part of the building renovation and addition project. We have targeted this project for the last three years but have choose not to advance until we knew the scope and timing of the larger project. |
| Project Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Information Technology Facility - Replace and Upgrade Generator Controls | The electronic generator controls are obselete and no longer being serviced by the supplier and manufacturer. This unit is integral and critical to the University mission for both GEF and UIHC so it is a joint funded project. |
| Van Allen Hall - Elevator Repair Modernization | Antiquated equipment and obsolete parts which was damaged by CW leak event. A portion of thes funds may be recovered from Risk Management. This elevator is integral to the work associateed with NASA research grant funded projects. |
| Bowen Science Building - Spivey Auditorium AHU Repairs | Replace fan, cooling and heating coils along with structural repairs. The AHU is offline as the fan had a catastrophic failure causing major damage to the unit. |
| Campus - BAS System Reliability/Compliance | Budget allotment to include system component updates required to keep university building automation systems supported by industry providers while maintaining University IT compliance for hardware and software devices currently on the university network. Initial focus will include updates on the west campus research facilities served by both the Johnson Controls and Schneider Electric building automation systems. MERF, BSB, CBRB, EMRF, and PBDB will be prioritized based on a scale of delinquent compliance issues and operational risk factors. This initiative will also be responsible for the management and prioritized reuse of components removed from the west campus research buildings to continually upgrade the robustness of other campus buildings based on component age and performance capabilities. (Phone Upgrades) |
| Van Allen Hall - Replace Roof Systems | This roof section is 30 years old and well past intended useful life expectancy. There have been multiple leaks in this area. There is a $7M project occuring below this roof section so we want to be proactive in preventing leaks from occuring in this newly funded critical area. |
| Lindquist Center - Masonry Repairs at Window Lentils | |
| National Advanced Driving Simulator - Replace AHU for Simulator Bay | The existing unit is failing and replacement parts are not available. The unit is operational but, in the interest of business continuity, we need to replace the unit. |
| Theatre Building - Structural Curtain Repairs | Make structural repairs for the fire curtain system which is being replaced by a project supported by CLAS. |
| Project name | description |
|---|---|
| Dental Science Building - Replace Air Handling Units 1B and 2B | This project will replace AHUs 1B and 2B. These units serve clinical areas and serve pneumatic VAVs. These are original to facility meaning approximately 40 years old so past useful life. |
| Medical Labs - BSL III Fan Retro Fits for Air Handling Units 1 and 2 | This project will include the replacement of exhaust fan motors to direct drive from belt driven motors. Belt driven fans which slip and cause dust plugging sensors fouling systems. This would change to a direct drive system. |
| Spence Labs - Elevator Modernization | This project is for professional architectural and engineering services for the decommissioning, demolition, and replacement of existing elevator serving animal care spaces in the Spence Labs Building. |
| Bowen Science Building - Apply Roof Coating System | The project will repair the roof of Bowen Science Building. A spray-on, cold-applied, liquid, rubber coating will be installed over approximately 82,350 square feet of existing roofing. Opportunity to try a new roofing system for potential cost savings measures for other facilities and will be used over newly remodeled space. |
| Biology Building - Replace Air Compressors | This project will replace air compressors in the Biology Building. This is a medical grade an air system. This system serves lab air for the facility. |
| English-Philosophy Building - Install Chilled Water Pumps | Currently this system has one pump serves and this project allows redundancy by adding a second pump for the system. |
| Van Allen Hall - Replace Switch Gear | Replacement of original existing electrical switch gear which has had multiple failures. This replacement will be done in tandem with work being done by Engie to upgrade facility electric service. |
| Iowa Advanced Technologies Laboratory - Remedy Metal Envelope Issues | Repairs to remaining stainless steel sheet metal façade sections not addressed under the flood recovery project. This work includes demolition of the existing metal panels, removal of felt paper, replacement of water damaged sheathing, removal and reinstallation of existing curtain wall, installation of a membrane weather barrier, installation of metal panels, replacement of skylights, and envelope commissioning. |
| Campus - Building Automation System Reliability/Compliance | This project will update building automation system (BAS) controllers that regulate heating and cooling in buildings throughout campus to improve reliability and ensure compliance with IT standards. |
| Seamans Center - Air Handling Unit-10 Replacement | This project replaces AHU 10 for the Seamans Center; the new unit shall utilize a steam coil for heating and chilled water coil for cooling. |
| Main Library - Remedy Loading Dock Water Drainage Issues | This project will correct water drainage issues at the Main Library. UI's portion of the project will redirect a pipe in the basement to discharge to a sanitary sewer in lieu of the storm sewer. Piping will be mounted to the ceiling or wall along the south wall of the basement. |
| Project name | Description |
|---|---|
| Bowen Science Building - Modify and Upgrade Exhaust Core 1-300 | This project will reconfigure the existing lab exhaust to tie it into the general building exhaust system. The scope of work includes removal of existing duct work, installation of new exhaust duct risers and associated horizontal branch ducts, controls, asbestos abatement, testing and balancing and miscellaneous work to complete the project. |
| Medical Laboratories - Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Retrocommissioning, Modifications, and Upgrades | The project consists of HVAC control upgrades throughout Medical Laboratories. Work includes the replacement of approximately 500 VAV controllers throughout the building along with several HVAC upgrades including adding branch dampers for better air control, right sizing air change rates in lab areas, improving HVAC courtyard control, and revising fume hoods from CV to VAV. |
| English-Philosophy Building - Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Upgrades and Development of a Comprehensive HVAC Plan for Future Execution | This project will establish priority/phasing to upgrade the building's HVAC system by study, followed by design through construction to upgrade select existing HVAC systems within the funding available. Study determined that the fan coil units on ground, first and second floors will be replaced with 4 pipe units and the addition of powered exhaust fans. |
| Gilmore Hall - Structural and Building Envelope Repairs | Address structural concerns in Gilmore Hall basement. Concrete has spalled off the structural concrete beams, exposing structural steel to atmosphere. |
| Dental Science Building - Replace Emergency Generator | Replace 1970 generator that is no longer serviceable as parts are no longer available. This generator provides service to fire/life safety as well as critical clinic areas. |
| Trowbridge Hall - Replace Northeast Retaining Wall | Replace the failing retaining wall on the north side of Trowbridge Hall. Work will include wall replacement, sidewalk replacement, and site restoration. The work will require a one-lane closure of Market Street. |
| North Hall - Remedy Below Grade Water Infiltration | Project will address water infiltration issues at North Hall and repair of a damaged concrete column. Work includes selective removal of landings on exterior stairs south of building, providing compacted infill beneath existing stairs, installation of injectable bentonite waterproofing on below grade wall surfaces of the southern portion of the building, reinstallation of concrete stair landings and metal handrails, and repair of an existing concrete column. |
| Lindquist Center - Replace Windows | This project will replace existing windows on Lindquist Center North on the north, east and west faces with a curtain wall assembly. This scope of work also includes select demolition, masonry repointing, drywall, windowsill replacements and painting. |
| Bowen Science Building - Replace Basement Generator | Replace 1970s generator that is no longer serviceable as parts are no longer available. This generator provides service to fire/life safety as well as critical clinic areas. |
| Chemistry Building - Air Compressor Replacement | This project will replace the current air compressors that support building central systems and lab air. Project will replace the existing building air compressors, air dryer and receiving tank with a new air compressor packed skid unit. Project includes all related electrical and controls to support the new air compressor packaged skid. |
| English-Philosophy Building - Replace East Roof Sections | Project will replace roof on eastern portion of English Philosophy Building. Project will remove existing roof membrane and substrate down to deck and replace with new on eastern portion of English Philosophy Building and replacement of roof drains and horizontal leaders. |
| Chemistry Building - Repair Air Handling Unit 5 Exhaust | The project will replace the fan shaft bearings and motor bearings for the south exhaust fan of the AHU-5 exhaust fan system. This project repairs the exhaust system for the teaching labs and provides redundancy. |
| Project name | description |
|---|---|
| Carver Biomedical Research Building - Replace Lab Exhaust System | This project will replace the eight existing exhaust fans/stacks serving the labs in CBRB and establish new, dedicated exhaust fans for the BSL3 lab. The new fans would be selected to include additional airflow to allow full redundancy and proper dispersion with the possibility of utilizing both bleed-in dampers for constant discharge velocity and induction nozzles. The fans will also be sized to accommodate the existing building's supply fans capacity. |
| Lindquist Center - Replace Windows Sections | This project consists of replacement of existing windows on Lindquist Center North on the north, east and west faces with a curtain wall assembly. This scope of work also includes select demolition, masonry repointing, drywall, window sill replacements and painting. |
| Eckstein Medical Research Building - Air Handling Unit Chilled Water Coil and Pump Replacement | This project will replace the chilled water (CW) coils in AHU #1 & #2 as well as their supporting CW pumps. Replacement is needed to ensure air quality and building comfort. |
| Chemistry Building - Air Handling Unit Steam Coil Replacement | Replace coils in all AHUs on the 5th floor. Multiple banks of steam coils serve each of the AHUs and all will be replaced. Associated construction scope will also include replacement of AHU 1-3 casing panels, flex conductors, steam traps and assemblies and vacuum breakers. |
| Pappajohn Business Building - Upgrade Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning controls | This project will upgrade the controller portions of the existing HVAC devices throughout the building, leaving the existing mechanical actuators in service. |
| Iowa Memorial Union - Replace Steam Condensate Lines | Redesign the condensate drain piping for the air handling units (AHU) in the Iowa Memorial Union basement (IMU) to get proper condensate drainage from the AHU's steam coils. This project will address safety concerns with the steam condensate lines causing facility related damage. |
| Theatre Building - Replace Roof Sections | This project will include repairs and/or replacement of select roof areas and repairs to the existing atrium curtain wall system. This project will implement focused repair work to address known water infiltration locations. |
| project name | description |
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| Pappajohn Business Building - Building Envelope Repairs | Building has high student impact and high program value. This project will implement long-term maintenance work to the exterior envelope of the building. The work will include replacement of all low-slope membrane roofing, replacement of all exterior wall sealant joints, and cleaning and installing water-repellant on all precast concrete exterior wall panels |
| English-Philosophy Building - Window Replacement and Exterior Repairs | Building has high student impact. This project will replace all exterior windows and sealants. Exterior walls of offices will receive additional insulation and new drywall. Existing window blinds will be replaced with new roller shades. New acoustic ceilings and lighting will be installed in offices that were not previously updated. |
| Van Allen Hall - Electrical Switchgear Replacement | This project replaces the Van Allen Hall’s main electrical distribution panel, original west to building construction in 1964. The existing main distribution panel will be converted into a termination cabinet to reuse the existing building cabling. |
| College of Nursing Building - Roof Replacement | This project will replace the Nursing Building roof and skylight. Work will include a full tear-off and replacement of all roofing and roof insulation. The new installation will meet energy efficiency requirements with additional insulation. The building has significant capital investment; repairs will protect institutional investment. |
| English-Philosophy Building - Reconstruct North Walkway | Building has high student impact and reconstruction of north walkway will improve pedestrian travel to building. This project includes the replacement of the north walkway with a more universally accessible entrance; including new site walls, ramp and railings, sidewalk, improved site drainage and site lighting. |
| Information Technology Facility - Controls Upgrade | Upgrade Information Technology Facility's controls system to increase reliability and redundancy. The replacement to the IP platform will conform to standards used University wide and enable programming and maintenance support from a wider base of University staff, increasing reliability and mitigating risk. |
| Field House - Backflow Prevention | Installation of two new backflow preventer stations, booster pumps and expansion tanks to the domestic water line that serves the Field House. Needed to ensure the continued delivery of safe water to Field House. |
| Lindquist Center - Air Handling Unit Replacement | Unit is original to the facility and feeds the north side of the building which is under renovation and needs renewal. AHU replacement is a deferred maintenance need to be completed. This has resulted in long-term comfort and on-going maintenance issues. |
| Lindquist Center - Roof Coatings | New roof coating will be used over the newly remodeled area. A spray-on, cold-applied, liquid, rubber, coating will be installed over approximately 28,000 square feet of existing modified bitumen roofing. Provides the opportunity to try a new roofing system for potential cost savings. |
| English-Philosophy Building - Chilled Water Pump Replacement | English-Philosophy Building has high student impact. This project replaces the existing chilled water pump to serve cooling needs for the English-Philosophy Building. |
| College of Public Health Building - Replace Atrium Glass | Atrium glass is causing a significant safety concern and needs to be replaced. Install a vinyl adhesive film to the atrium side of the windows to prevent falling glass in the event of a break. |
| Phillips Hall - Replace Stairs | Replace high-traffic stairs causing safety concerns at Phillips Hall. Replace all north entry stairs, floor, and landings from basement to first floor. Both the floor structure and the finishes will be replaced. |