Honoring Our Past Preparing for Our Future University of Virginia
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Honoring Our Past Preparing for Our Future University of Virginia Facilities Management 2013-2014 Annual Report2013-2014 Annual Report 1 Cover photos by Jennifer Watson/FM Webmaster (top and bottom left) and Dan Addison/UVa Communications On the cover: Since the discovery of an African American burial site in late 2012, Facilities Management staff has worked with a variety of other University groups to appropriately maintain and commemorate this historic site on Photo by Sanjay Suchak/UVa Communications (left) Grounds. An archaeological survey During an October 2014 commemoration event honoring UVa’s African of the land, which had been slated American Cemetery (left), a full crowd listens to Deborah McDowell, for cemetery expansion, uncovered director of the Carter G. Woodson Institute for African-American and 67 unmarked and previously African Studies and an English professor, read a poem underneath a tent unrecorded grave shafts that erected for the occasion. A stone bench and informational signage (right) were installed in the cemetery by Facilities Management staff. The signage archaeologists say likely contain includes a map with locations of the unmarked gravesites and the names the remains of enslaved and of free and enslaved African Americans who died while living and working possibly post-Emancipation African- at UVa through 1865. Americans. In May 2014, Project Services masons installed stone piers with timber fencing around the perimeter of what is now known as UVa’s African American Cemetery. Later in the fall, FM staff coordinated the preparation of an October 2014 commemoration ceremony of the graveyard, which was part of a two- day national symposium titled “Universities Confronting the Legacy of Slavery” organized by UVa’s Commission on Slavery and the University, which is led by Vice President and Chief Officer for Diversity and Equity Dr. Marcus Martin. The Facilities Management annual report includes more photographs and summaries of projects supported by our employees who are dedicating their talents and careers to honoring the University of Virginia’s past and preparing for its future. 2 University of Virginia Facilities Management Contents Message from Don Sundgren 3 Major Initiatives 5 Sustainability 19 Operations 23 Programs 26 Community Involvement 30 Financials 33 2013-2014 Annual Report 3 Statement of Purpose Creating and caring for the physical environment in which those who seek enlightenment, knowledge, health and productive lives can flourish. Vision Excellence, innovation, and leadership in our support of the education, research, health care and public service mission of the University. Core Values • Collaboration: Striving to work together and with others to accomplish the purpose and vision of the University by sharing knowledge, learning and building consensus. • Respect: Sharing a common respect for ourselves, each other and our University community. • Integrity: Striving for honesty and equity in all our endeavors. • Excellence: Striving to be second to none in all that we do. • Pride: Taking pride in the beauty of our grounds, the grandeur of our buildings and the quality of our work. • Community: Making the University and our community a better place to study, work, heal and live. University of Virginia Facilities Management P.O. Box 400726 575 Alderman Road Charlottesville, VA 22904-4726 http://www.fm.virginia.edu 4 University of Virginia Facilities Management Message from Don Sundgren The initiative, professionalism and sense of ownership demonstrated by Facilities Management employees during fiscal year 2013-2014 set a new standard for a team who always strives to be the best steward of the University of Virginia. We are proud that several of our colleagues and teams have earned special recognition over the past fiscal year: • Facilities Planning & Construction’s UVa Medical Center Hospital Bed Expansion and Helipad Project was named Best of the Best 2013: Best Healthcare Project by Engineering News Record in December 2013. • Associate Director of Chiller Plants Justin H. Callihan was a 2014 recipient of the Leonard W. Sandridge Outstanding Contribution Award for his work to improve the reliability and energy efficiency of the University’s chiller plants. • Plastering Apprentice Graduate Daisy Dejesus became the first woman to complete the plastering track of the program in June 2014. • Carpentry Apprentice Chris Toney was featured in a historic preservation e-newsletter sponsored by the Jeffersonian Grounds Initiative in Fall 2013 because of his work with the renovation of Pavilion IX during his first year as apprentice. • Due to the work of the Building Services team, the University achieved the prestigious Green Seal GS-42 certification, becoming the first university in Virginia and the third in the country to attain this level of certification in October 2013. We continue to focus on improving our resources in four key areas: diversity, safety, sustainability and respectful workplace. Initiatives over the past fiscal year in support of these values include the creation of the Diversity Team in December 2013 (and a soon to be established Sustainability Council), Respectful Workplace training for all staff and the creation of a new Safety Director position reporting into the CFO Office. We are proud of our employees’ accomplishments in the areas of educational and professional development. As the University’s stewards, Facilities Management values the initiative our employees demonstrate as they pursue professional development and life-long learning. Facilities Management continues our long tradition of giving back to our community through many important events. In September 2013, more than 100 employees volunteered their skills at the annual Day of Caring to improve the facilities for Camp Holiday Trails, the Senior Center and the Lane Babe Ruth League Field. Soon afterwards, they donated $23,700 to the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign. Our employees also generously supported collections for the Blue Ridge Food Bank, the Toy Lift and the School Supplies Drive for underprivileged children in our area. Throughout the year, they also supported Virginia Blood Services. We offer our sincere gratitude for your trust and belief in us. We look forward to supporting your facilities needs and exceeding your expectations. Thank you. Donald E. Sundgren Chief Facilities Officer 2013-2014 Annual Report 3 Photo by Jennifer Watson/FM Webmaster The UVa Medical Center Hospital Bed Expansion and Photo by Dan Addison/UVa Communications Helipad Project — which was managed by Facilities In the weeks before the April 2014 unveiling of four panels Planning & Construction’s Health System Division — was of the historic Berlin Wall, FM crews constructed the named Best of the Best 2013: Best Healthcare Project secure display casement and appropriate infrastructure by Engineering News Record in December 2013. on the quad near Alderman Library on McCormick Road. In an effort to increase safety around Grounds, the Power & Light group installed 124 new exterior lighting poles and 167 LED fixtures at various University crosswalk locations, including in front of the Claude Moore UVa Vice President and Chief Officer for Diversity and Medical Education Equity Dr. Marcus Martin (left) speaks at the April 2014 Building, seen meeting of Facilities Management’s Diversity Team. here. Photo by Sanjay Suchak/UVa Communications Each year a tree is planted on Founder’s Day to honor Thomas Jefferson and to celebrate an individual who has made a significant contribution to UVa. In 2014, retiring FM Director of Operations & Photo by Jennifer Watson/FM Webmaster Maintenance Chief Facilities Officer Don Sundgren addresses the crowd Jay Klingel was during Facilities Management’s second annual Town Hall honored. meeting in August 2014. 4 University of Virginia Facilities Management Major Initiatives Facilities Planning and Construction (FP&C) is responsible for the execution of the University’s Capital Project Program. We provide management of all design and engineering services, management of all construction services, and procurement for all construction contracts and design/engineering professional services contracts for the University community. In 2013-2014, FP&C’s accomplishments included: • Completed and occupied several new major facilities totaling $340,148,762. Some are highlighted in the Division sections that follow. • Awarded 75 construction contracts totaling $62,595,937. • Processed 363 professional service contracts and service orders totaling $15,322,747. • Put in place construction with a value of $165,800,000. • Design and construction continues on major new facilities totaling $438,550,826. Academic Division The Academic Division had a total workload of 21 capital projects. Using the HECOM threshold of $1 million for a Capital Outlay project, these active projects included: • 6 capital projects in design for a total of $24,750,000. • 9 capital projects in construction for a total of $217,970,000. • 6 capital projects completed for a total of $80,510,000. Capital Projects in Design Capital Projects in Construction Capital Projects Completed Cemetery Expansion Alderman Road Residences Building 6 FM Landscape Shop FM Shop Support Office Building Carruthers Data Center Renovations Minor Halsey Tunnel Repairs Gilmer Hall and Chemistry Gooch Dillard Renewal Phase I North Grounds Recreation Center Renewal Rotunda Roof Replacement and Newcomb Road Chiller Plant New Cabell Hall Renovation Exterior Repairs Wilson