Facilities & Planning

Projects In Design

New Residence Hall; AE1226
(Project Manager:  Troy Bester)

In Dec 10, the Board of Trustees approved budget for a new residence hall to be constructed on the parking lot below Streeter Hall on Cedar Street, across from the University Recreation Center.  The project is anticipated to be approximately 109,000 square feet with 350 beds and a total project cost of $25,000,000.  ALSC Architects, Inc. was competitively selected for design of this project from among 12 firms that responded to a request for qualifications.  The established schedule calls for design completion by Dec '11, construction during Mar '12 through Jun '13, and full occupancy beginning in the Fall Quarter of 2013. 

Science I, University Science Center; AE1191
(Project Manager:  Troy Bester)

LMN Architects completed pre-design programming and site planning as required by the Office of Financial Management for capital projects over $5 million.  The pre-design report was provided to the Office of Financial Management as part of the competitive project scoring process for the 2011-13 capital budget. The initial integrated project list provided by the HECB listed the project as the #2 overall among Higher Education for pending design requests.  However, the Governor's capital budget included NO funding for projects requesting design only so the project schedule is likely to be delayed by one biennium.

The current scope focuses on Chemistry, Physics, and a Dean's Suite to be located on the site of the former Robert Reid Elementary School which will be demolished to make way for this and future projects.  The total project budget estimate is $72 million, which includes the cost of pre-design and an allowance of $2 million for potential geothermal heating and cooling.  The site plan accommodates a future Science II building that is proposed adjacent to the new Science I.  Given the current capital budget climate, this project will not likely be constructed until 2015.

L&S Engineers are completing design services to convert space currently used for storage in Cheney Hall, room 118, to house equipment for an Engineering Plastics Lab.  The current room will be subdivided into unequal halves to retain some storage space while accommodating growth in the number of equipment items that support the engineering program, notably a Thermo Vacu-Form that was procured with grant funds.  For now, the only intent is to design the project to be ready for construction funding in the next biennium or when sufficient funds have been identified.  

Design Grounds Equipment Storage Building; WO # 11-041643
(Project Manager:  Dave Walters)

ALSC Architects is completing design for the proposed construction of a grounds equipment maintenance and storage building to be located within the Facilities & Services compound, as identified in the Industrial Area Plan. The project is only programmed for design at this time, with construction proposed in the next biennium or when sufficient funds have been identified. This project will be ready to advertise by mid-February.  This facility will significantly improve the university's snow removal response capability by allowing equipment to be better maintained and in a more ready posture through indoor storage.

L&S Engineering is completing design services for the proposed conversion of some of the existing racquetball courts in the Physical Education Activities building into recreational sport and physical education general activity areas.  The PHASE Master Plan indicates about 1,600 square feet of studio space is needed for dance activity and another 1,600 square feet of space with floor mats is needed for martial arts.  Additionally, there is a proposal to relocate the spinning classes into the converted space.  Again, the only intent at this time is to design the project to be ready for construction funding in the next biennium or when sufficient funds have been identified. 

ALSC Architects is completing design of a modest equipment and vehicle storage facility that is to be located behind the Red Barn in Zone 2 of the EWU campus.  The intent is to provide consolidated support space for Epic Adventures in an appropriate area that is not readily visible to the general campus community and visitors. The project is only programmed for design at this time, with construction proposed in the next biennium or when sufficient funds have been identified. 

USKH is completing design for improvements to facilities serving women's athletics programs in order to address open NCAA gender equity issue. Programs that will be affected by the project include women's volleyball, soccer, tennis and golf as well as men's tennis. This requirement is identified in the PHASE Master Plan.  No funding has been committed to this project beyond completion of design.  It is anticipated that this project will compete with other university priorities for funding from the 2011-13 capital budget.  The architect developed the two best design schemes to a greater level of detail and presented them to the Athletic Staff and CPS representatives on 26 Jan 11.  As a result, the architect has been directed to initiate design of the preferred option as indicated by the Athletic Director and Staff.

Omnibus Campus Sustainability Planning; AE1208
(Project Manager: K.C. Traver)

The engineering & construction firm, McKinstry, has been contracted via their energy savings performance contract with the General Administration to complete campus-wide energy efficiency and sustainability studies.  Primary elements of their planning effort include energy audits of selected buildings, inventory data for greenhouse gas emissions, campus energy metering & monitoring, renewable energy demonstration projects, waste stream efficiency, water and irrigation efficiency, and development of strategies to meet the Presidents' Climate Commitment. 

L&S Engineering also conducted a feasibility study on providing sustainable heating/cooling infrastructure for the proposed Science I/II complex.  Specifically, they examined the cost effectiveness of expanding the steam heat and chilled water plant or supplementing the systems with vertical geothermal wells or other innovative means that also contribute to a reduction of the university's carbon footprint.  This effort will also specifically help establish the technical basis of design for the mechanical systems for the planned Science I building.  The Report of Preliminary Findings was provided to EWU 12 Jan '11. 

Construction Projects Underway

Patterson Hall Renovation; AE0614
(Project Manager:  Jim Moeller)

The general contractor, Leone & Keeble, is performing well and on schedule for construction of Phase I.  They are expected to complete all demolition, utilities relocation, and construction of a 3-story addition around 3 sides of the existing shell by the spring of 2012.  Phase II construction, which completes the project, including the majority of interior finish work in the existing shell, depends on a pending request in the amount of $38.6 million in the upcoming capital budget submittal.  If supported, final construction will take place from July 2012 until substantial completion in April 2014.

In-house construction of another pedestrian crosswalk on Washington Street is complete.  It is located between the CEB parking lot and the new modular building complex on the former tennis courts adjacent to the service drive by PEC.  It is intended to mitigate significantly increased student pedestrian traffic resulting from utilization of the modular classrooms.

 Proposed for the five existing crosswalks along Washington Street are additional solar powered flashing crossing lights with additional vehicle speed indicator lights to be located on the north and south ends of the "pedestrian district" similar to those on Elm Street between the URC and the PUB. CPS project staff is currently evaluating technical proposals for the equipment.  Actual installation will occur later this spring by in-house personnel

The consultant, USKH, completed design services for a planned upgrade of the Art, Music, RTV, Communication, and Theater fire alarm & reporting systems plus replacement of exterior doors and installation of electronic access controls.  The access controls system upgrades will be similar to that recently completed for the PUB, Kingston, and Showalter Hall.  The proposed systems upgrades were combined into one contract to take advantage of similar work, economies of scale, and a favorable bid climate.  This project has been competitively advertised and a contract awarded to Kearsley Construction as the successful low bidder.  Construction has begun with the work being performed at night to minimize disruption to academic functions within the complex. 

Gateway Signage & Way Finding; AE0617
(Project Manager:  Tomson Spink)

Jacobs Consulting, Inc. provided conceptual design of the gateway signs for placement at five entry points to the campus.  Construction of the signs was awarded to The Sign Factory, Inc. All foundation work, masonry, pre-cast erection, placement of utilities, etc. is complete.  Final installation of the lettering, lighting, and solar powered electricity remain.  Work on site has been postponed until spring due to cold temperatures.  Work off site to manufacture the remaining components in the contractors shop continues. Work is scheduled for completion by 30 Apr 11.

This crucial upgrade of electrical service for the Computer Center supports overall improvements to the university data network system.  The project included the addition of two new 225 amp electrical panels, connection of AHU-4 to the emergency power bus, and permanent conversion of a classroom immediately above the data network center to house an uninterruptable power supply and three new large cooling units.  The project was awarded to Kilgore Construction and was substantially complete in Oct '10.