Facilities Management

A recently constructed right-hand turn lane on Student Union Lane will remain closed through July 13 to enable movement of construction equipment to install the stair and elevator tower for the Union Deck expansion.

Expect large construction equipment (crane) to be parked in this turn lane and possible traffic delays. Vehicles will continue to exit onto Cameron Boulevard as originally designed until the lane opens.

Beginning Monday, July 2, the sidewalk between the Academic Complex and Friday Building will be closed to pedestrian and vehicular traffic to install underground utilities related to renovations on the complex. This temporary closure is scheduled through Friday, Aug. 17.

During this work, there will be no path access between the Academic Complex and Friday Building. Barricades will be erected; expect construction personnel and equipment in the area.

Remember to use caution when approaching construction zones.

Bart Bruchok from the Department of Veterans Affairs in Orlando, Florida, has joined the Facilities Management Department as director of capital projects.
Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities Management Phil Jones stated, “Bart comes to us with a wealth of experience in facilities management, construction management and leadership.”

The Facilities Management Department posts a monthly construction update on the web. Click here to view the June report.

Construction projects can affect the campus by changing pedestrian, bike and vehicle routes and creating additional activity at or around the University. Members of the campus community should exercise caution when approaching construction areas.

Genevieve Dalmeida, Building Environmental Services, needs shared leave donations. The Benefits Office will accept donations through June 29.

To contribute leave, faculty and staff should refer to the requirements and participant forms in Personnel Information Memorandum (PIM) 29 or in the literature racks outside of the Benefits Office, King Building, Room 207. For more information, email Marina LeLeux, benefits counselor, at mleleux@uncc.edu.

The three finalists for the position of director of space management will deliver a campus presentation as part of the interview process.

Presentations will be held at 11 a.m., June 18, June 26 and July 2, in the College of Health and Human Services, Room 370.

Lot 15 faculty and staff parking area will be closed Monday, June 18, through Friday, June 22, for scheduled maintenance.

Expect construction equipment/personnel and barricades. Exercise caution when approaching construction zones.

Parking Lot 6 will be closed partially to install new LED lighting upgrades. This project is expected to be completed by Friday, June 29.

Expect heavy construction equipment with workers in the area. Traffic will be blocked on the south side of the lot. All pedestrian traffic will be diverted.

Barricades and signage will be erected; remember to exercise caution when approaching construction areas.

The Barnhardt Student Activity Center Handicapped Lot and the walkway serving the West Parking Deck will be partially closed through Friday, July 27, for work related to the cell tower.

All pedestrian traffic will be restricted along the work area; several parking spaces in the west end of the lot will be blocked.

Expect temporary fencing and construction personnel in the area. Signage will be posted. As always, exercise caution when approaching construction areas.

Lot 11A, located near the Student Health Center, will be closed for maintenance starting Monday, June 11.

Expect barricades and construction equipment and personnel during this project, which is scheduled through Friday, June 15.

Exercise caution when approaching construction zones.