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 CW FA Dvc Ckt Repl 2022-10147 - Kay Spiritual Notification

On 5/06 - 5/09, AU Facilities Management will be renovating the fire alarm system in the Kay Spiritual Building.

Schedule

5/06 - 5/07 from 6:00 AM-2:00 PM – Installation of new fire alarm devices. Contractors will need to access throughout the building. Most devices are located in mechanical rooms, corridors and stairs.

5/08 - 5/08 from 6:00 AM-8:00 AM – Testing of audiovisual devices. Bells/speakers will sound, and strobes will flash, both intermittently.

5/09 - 5/09 from 8:00 AM-2:00 PM – Testing with the audiovisual devices silenced so there will be no ringing or flashing but contractors will be working throughout the building.

Please note these dates are tentative and subject to change. The project team will attempt to communicate schedule changes in a timely manner.

Keno Huerta is overseeing this project and can be reached at 202-885-2603 or by email (ehuerta@american.edu).

CW FA Dvc Ckt Repl 2022-10147 - McKinley

The McKinley fire alarm system renovation is suspended until further notice. Please share this information with your staff or anyone who might be impacted.

Keno Huerta is overseeing this project and can be reached at 202-885-2603 or by email (ehuerta@american.edu).

Kerwin Hall Steps Repair

Kerwin Hall steps repair on both the street and Quad sides are scheduled for April 25, 26, 29 ( weather permitting).

FM will remove the caution tape once the areas are ready to be used. Please use caution if you are travelling in this vicinity. Please share this information with anyone who might be impacted.

The project manager is Rachel Kaplan. She can be reached at rkaplan@american.edu or 202-967-3199

KOGOD Steps Repair.

repairing of the steps of KOGOD facing Massachusetts Avenue will continue on April 24th from 9am to 5pm, however the areas corded off need to be remain closed so that the repaired areas can “set up” which is anticipated for April 27th. FM will remove the caution tape once the areas are ready to be used. Please use caution if you are travelling in this vicinity. Please share this information with anyone who might be impacted.

The project manager is Rachel Kaplan. She can be reached at rkaplan@american.edu or 202-967-3199.  

Centennial Freight Elevator....

Today April 23,  Centennial Hall freight elevator is out of service. We are waiting for a part and hope to get the issue resolved by Friday, April 26th.

Eddie Roa is overseeing this repair and can be reached at 202-885-2359 or by email (groa@american.edu).

CW FA Dvc Ckt Repl 2022-10147 - Battelle-Tompkins Notification

Monday April 22 thru Friday April 26, AU Facilities Management will be renovating the fire alarm system in Battelle-Tompkins. Please see schedule of activities below.  

Schedule

4/22-4/24 from 6:00 AM-2:00 PM – Installation of new fire alarm devices. Contractors will need to access throughout the building. Most devices are located in corridors and stairs.

4/25-4/26 from 6:00 AM-8:00 AM – Testing of audiovisual devices. Bells/speakers will sound, and strobes will flash, both intermittently.

4/25-4/26 from 8:00 AM-2:00 PM – Testing with the audiovisual devices silenced so there will be no ringing or flashing but contractors will be working throughout the building.

Please note these dates are tentative and subject to change. The project team will attempt to communicate schedule changes in a timely manner.

Please share this information with your staff or anyone who might be impacted.

Keno Huerta is overseeing this project and can be reached at 202-885-2603 or by email (ehuerta@american.edu).

Eugenio Huerta is overseeing this project and can be reached at 202-885-2603 or by email (ehuerta@american.edu

Meltzer Center Geothermal Well Field Construction

Leo Casas (leocasas@american.edu) is the project manger and should be reached with any questions or concerns.