2006

UI FACILITIES MANAGEMENT RANKED #7 BY WHO'S WHO IN THE BUILDINGS MARKET 2006...the University of Iowa's Facilities Management has been selected to the A-list (Top 25) and named one of the ten best property management groups in the country by Buildings magazine.

THE UI POWER PLANT SHOWS OFF IT'S INNOVATIVE USE OF OAT HULLS IN THIS HALFTIME FEATURE VIDEO that aired during the UI men's basketball games last season. Click here to view the halftime feature video. (size approx. 20mb; not recommended for dial-up connections).

Co-firing Coal and Oat Hulls Reduces Emissions at UI Power Plant", Coal Power magazine...the UI uses oat hulls to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

 

UI Protects Iowa River Mussels...in preparation for the River Crossing Project headed by Facilities Management (watch video).

Slide Show of Old Capitol Restoration and Building Project...as submitted by OPN Architects, Inc. This project recently won an AIA Honor Award (see full story).

UI Art Building West Featured in Prestigious Japanese Publication, GA Document 92...The 22-page spread makes a striking presentation of this recently completed UI building with full-color and black-and-white photos of the spaces, materials, and textures.

 

 

 

UI Receives $758,653 Check from MidAmerican Energy...the check represents energy efficiency incentive rebates the UI has received since July of 2005. Photo

UI 2006 Campus Master Plan... The Campus, The Buildings, and the Space Between

UI Energy Expo Big Success... Energy Expo 2006 took place on the UI campus and downtown Iowa City, Wednesday, Sept. 27 with over 100 exhibits and 40 presentations.

"University of Iowa Opens Doors to Guitar-Shaped Art Building" is project watch feature in AIArchitect.

UI Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions...the UI Oat Hull Project is saving dollars and reducing CO2 emissions.

Facilities Management Announces Requisition System...Facilities Management customers can now send requisitions to Facilities Management using a new online requisition system.

Groundskeepers Beautify Campus...FM Landscape Services staff create and maintain an attractive campus for visitors, students, and employees.

UI Architecture in the News...The University of Iowa "Guide to Campus Architecture" by John Beldon Scott and Rodney P. Lehnertz has been published by The University of Iowa Press

Art Building West Dedication...Art Building West, designed by internationally renowned architect Steven Holl, will be dedicated Friday, Sept. , 2006.

River Terrace to Open August, 2006...River Terrace, an outdoor amphitheater and dining patio, will open on the river side of the IMU in August.

Valerie RiChard Joins FM...Valerie joined the Operations & Maintenance team July 31 as Associate Director, Maintenance Services.

University Tree Loss after April 13 Tornado Calculated at $287,000...The official count of trees lost to the tornado was 65.

Blank Honors Center Wins Award...Iowa Architect Magazine recently published this award-winning project in their State and Regional Awards issue. Beverly Robalino, Facilities Management Senior Architect, was the project manager.

Campus Master Plan Open Forums...The University of Iowa held two public forums May 25, 2006, to outline the newly released Campus Master Plan.

Tornado Damage and Clean-up...A tornado ripped through the University of Iowa Campus about 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 13, 2006. Follow the timeline, see photos and more.

Facilities Management Recognized by State of Iowa and DNR...FM Utilities and Energy Management was recognized for Environmental Excellence and Leadership by participating in the "The Pollution Prevention Intern Program

Old Capitol Reopened May...the Old Capitol had an official reopening ceremony on Saturday, May 6. Check out the stories and pictures.Fleet Services, Motor Pool Moves to New Digs on Old Stomping Ground...Two weeks after the tornado, Fleet Services moves out of 202 University Services Building and back to familar ground.

Facilities Management Design and Construction Services Receives Recreation Paving Award...the Asphalt Paving Association of Iowa awarded Design and Construction Services for its work on the outdoor tennis courts at the new West Campus Tennis-Recreation Center. Larry Bielicke, engineer, and Bill Minor, engineering technician, were recognized for quality workmanship in overseeing the project. The project was nominated for the award by by L.L. Pelling Contractors, Iowa City.

Dan Heater Joins Facilities Management as Director of Operations and Maintenance...Dan Heater joined University of Iowa Facilities Management Monday, April 17, 2006 as director of Operations and Maintenance. Dan will provide leadership for custodial and maintenance services for approximately seven million gross square feet of main campus and the Oakdale Research Campus.

 

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