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Relocation Schedule

August 2010

  • College Center Remodel
    The remodeling of the College Center is complete.  Facilities personnel are making adjustments to the building’s operating systems and working with the contractor to correct punch list items inside and outside of the building.

    The moving of personnel is also complete and final orders are being placed for signage and furniture.  The delivery of these items is expected to occur over the next two months.

    Thanks to all of those who made this project a success and an additional thanks to the IRM team.

  • College Center Phase 2 – Horizon Hall Renovation
    Demolition work is nearing completion and work has begun related to the building’s foundation.  The completion date at this time is scheduled for April 1, 2011.

  • General Services Remodel
    Minor remodeling is underway to restore spaces to meet academic needs.  Early Childhood Education and Intensive English will be housed in General Services once remodeling is complete.  The next phase of remodeling will begin in late August in preparation for internal moves of personnel in Administrative Services, PIO and IRE. The plan is to complete the moves at the end of the first week of October.

  • Retro Commissioning – Beaty Hall
    A complete analysis of the building operating systems supporting Beaty Hall is complete.  An action plan to identify priorities is under development and will begin implementation this fall to improve the efficiency of the systems and reduce energy consumption.  The cost to conduct the retro commissioning project will be reimbursed by the Colorado Department of Local Affairs Energy/Mineral Impact Assistance Program.

  • Upcoming Projects for FY10-11
    Beaty Hall Roof Replacement
    Phase 3 Storm Water Master Plan – Storm Water Drainage Improvements
    Phase 2 Utility Master Plan –Replacement of Aging Infrastructure

 

July 2010

  • College Center
    Occupancy of the College Center is nearing completion with the last group scheduled to move in July 9th.  The plan is to  re-open the Bistro once final approval from the Weld County Health Department is achieved.  It is anticipated the approval will occur during the latter part of July. Landscaping continues and is expected to be complete by the end of July.  The new parking lot is complete and open for parking.  Sod will be installed around and in the detention pond once the area is completely dry.

  • Phase 2 College Center/Horizon Hall Renovation
    Demolition has begun and construction staging is in process.  This project is scheduled for completion prior to the summer term 2011.

  • Moving Projects
    The following is a list of the moving projects scheduled for this year:
    • CAT Building Deactivation – complete
    • Loveland Annex Deactivation – complete
    • Horizon Hall Deactivation/Relocation -complete
    • College Center Re-occupancy – completion date July 9th
    • Beaty Hall Restoration of Temporary Spaces – July 12th through July 15th
    • General Services Remodel for Early Childhood Education and Intensive English Programs – July 19th through August 20th
    • MECEC Deactivation – TBD
    • Downtown Center Deactivation – August 23rd  through August 27th
    • Flight Center Deactivation –TBD
    • General Services Remodel for Financial Services and PIO – September 20th through September 30th
    • General Services Internal Moves – October 4th through 8th

June 2010

  • College Center
    The interior of the building is about 95% complete and furniture is beginning to be installed.  Occupants will begin to move in the week of June 21st and the move in is scheduled to be complete by July 16th.  Site work continues including concrete and landscaping.  The new parking lot will be striped during the next week and should be opened for parking very soon. In addition, a new walk way is being constructed from 20th street through the new parking lot and connecting with the College Center walkway.

  • College Center Phase 2/Horizon Renovation
    Demolition is scheduled to begin the week of June 7th.  Please be aware of construction activity in the areas around Horizon and at the intersection of Horizon Road and Westview Lane. Construction is scheduled to continue through May 2011.

 

March 2010

  • College Center Remodel
    Walls are up and in some cases the first coat of paint has been applied.  The dining addition is complete and kitchen equipment is being installed. The exterior structure (colonnade) is up, along with retaining walls as site work continues. The new parking lot is ready for pavement however, it will be a month or so before the asphalt plant opens and can provide asphalt to the project.  The project is scheduled for completion at the end of May and the Relocation Task Force will convene soon  to start the process of developing the re-occupancy schedule. The furniture package is being finalized.

  • College Center Remodel Phase 2 – Horizon Hall Renovation
    The project is in the design development stage.  The renovation will consist of eight new shared classrooms, group study rooms, student and faculty break areas, storage, space for future TRIO needs along with a number of faculty/staff/adjunct offices. The scope of work includes new mechanical, electrical, window and roof systems.  It is anticipated that the renovation will begin in late May 2010 and be complete by the end of May 2011.

  • Public Service Institute (T&I)
    Minor remodeling has occurred in this building to accommodate Fire Science and temporary locations for those vacating Horizon while the renovation occurs.  Major construction related to this building is on hold per the Board of Trustees.

  • Signage Master Plan – Phase 1
    Progress is being made to develop an exterior signage package for the buildings on the Greeley campus. It is anticipated that the exterior signs will be installed by the beginning of the fall 2010 semester.  The goal ( as funding is available) is to provide a monument type sign at each of the campuses buildings and provide a directional marquee at each entrance to the campus.

  • Cat Building Relocation Project
    A Relocation Task Force has been assembled to develop a moving schedule for the contents at the Ft. Lupton CAT building.  The plan is to relocate items from this building to the Automotive and Technology Center and Hansen building at the conclusion of the spring 2010 semester.

  • Key Card (Smart Card) Access System
    Buildings on the Greeley campus are being retro fitted with an electronic access system which will use a Smart Card for after hour access when the buildings are secure.  After hour access is defined as 10:00 p.m. through 6:00 a.m. Mondays through Friday, weekends and holidays.  A Smart Card reader will be located at the main entrance of each building.  The Smart Card will be a combination of full-time employee ID badge and a key card. Swiping of the Smart Card will not only provide access to the building but will unarm the security system.  Stay tuned for information about Smart Card check out procedures and training.

    The Loveland and Downtown campuses already have key card access systems.

 

January 2010

  • Automotive and Technology Center
    Occupancy of the new building began on December 14th.  The moving in process is nearing completion in time for the return of students for the spring semester. Please feel free to visit the new building.

  • College Center Remodel
    Walls are going up and the interior spaces are beginning to take form.  The parking lot paving was delayed due to inclement weather.  The paving is scheduled to begin in mid-March. Exterior features including hardscaping continues.  The project is on track to be complete in mid-May 2010.

  • College Center Remodel Phase 2/Horizon Hall
    Programming of the building is complete with design development scheduled to begin in late January.  The plan is to have construction documents complete by early April and start actual construction as soon as the College Center main remodel ends.  Some minor preparation of Horizon for construction will begin in early May 2010.

  • T&I
    The T&I building is cleaned and minor cosmetic work has progressed to make this space ready for the Wild Land Academy and Fire Science programs.  Major remodeling is on hold until the decision is made by the Board of Trustees to proceed.

  • Berthoud
    The selection of an architectural firm for the new campus is on hold until a decision is made by the Board of Trustees to proceed.

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