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Construction Update – December 2011

Applied Technology Center (ATC) –  64,000 SF new construction: Interior masonry and metal walls are almost complete, and mechanical systems are continuing to be installed. The project is scheduled to be ready for classes in fall 2012.

 

 

Fitness Center – This project is an addition to the existing Dodds Athletic Center. Remodeling of the locker rooms, team rooms and restrooms is scheduled for completion early January. The new addition site work is on schedule with the walls, floors, and structural steel work completed. Work on the new north entryway is underway, as is roofing and initial installation of mechanical systems.

Roof Repair Phase II- The second phase of roof repair and replacement was started in August. Work on the Dodds Athletic Center, the L Wing, and the M Wing are underway. New metal roof panels are being installed on sloped roof areas, and single ply rubber roofing is being installed on all flat roof areas. Fall weather has slowed work on areas of the athletic center and the L Wing. The contractor will be completing work in the M Wing and athletic center and flat roofs on the L Wing. The project is scheduled to be completed in May 2012.

 

Student Services Center – 96,000 SF new construction:  Architects Perkins and Will have completed the design and construction documents, and the Capital Development Board has approved all plans. Bids will be opened on January 12, 2012, with results presented for Board of Trustee approval at the January 2012 Board meeting. Construction should begin in spring 2012. The facility should be completed in fall of 2013 or spring of 2014.

Wing Remodeling –The X Wing 2nd and 3rd floors have new carpet and stair treads installed. Trim work and remodeling are continuing.

Construction update - November 2011

 








Wing Remodeling –The X Wing 2nd and 3rd floors have new carpet and stair treads installed. Trim work and remodeling are continuing.

Student Services Center – 96,000 SF new construction. Architects Perkins and Will have completed the design and construction documents. The project documents are pending approval by the Capital Development Board, which has delayed the release of bid documents and the bid dates. Bids are now anticipated for approval by the Parkland Board of Trustees at the January 2012 Board meeting. Construction should begin in spring 2012. The intent is to have the facility completed in fall of 2013 or spring of 2014.

Fitness Center – This project is an addition to the existing Dodds Athletic Center. The first phase of construction is nearing completion with remodeling of the locker rooms and team rooms. The new addition site work is on schedule with the walls and floor completed, and structural steel has been delivered and is being erected. Work on the new north entryway has begun with site work and concrete foundations being poured. Completion of the project is scheduled for August of 2012.

Applied Technology Center (ATC)    Live Construction Camera
This new construction is approximately 64,000 SF and is being partially funded by the State of Illinois through the Capital Development Board. The facility will house the comprehensive Automotive Programs, Ford Asset, Collision Repair, Industrial Technology, and Welding. Precast concrete walls have been erected, and structural steel and metal insulated roof decking are currently being installed. The Geothermal wells have been bored, electrical conduit for the main electrical feeds are being trenched in, and site work grading is continuing. The intent is to have the facility ready for classes in fall 2012. (see more)

Student Services Center
This project is approximately 96,000 SF of new space that will house all student service functions, including additional student lounge and food service space. Architects Perkins and Will are currently working on Construction Plans and Documents, which should be completed by late summer. The project should be released for bids in the early fall. Construction should begin in late fall pending Board approval. The intent is to have the facility completed in fall of 2013 or spring of 2014.

Fitness Center   Live Construction Camera
This project is an addition to the existing Dodds Athletic Center. The completion of this project would give the College a new "state of the art" athletic facility with space for Kinesiology, dance and aerobics, strength training, an indoor walking track, new locker rooms and team rooms, and coach’s offices. Included in this project would be the remodeling of the lower level of the gymnasium. The first phase of construction has started with the demolition and reconstruction of the locker rooms and site work for the new addition. Completion of the project is scheduled for August of 2012.

PHS Drainage Improvements Phase XII
Phase XII of the Campus Drainage Improvements is focused on the areas adjacent to the Tony Noel Agricultural Technology Center and the new Applied Technology Center. The existing parking lot will be reconstructed and enlarged, resulting in improved storm water drainage, additional walkways and adding 100 parking spaces. On the west side of the Tony Noel facility, storm water drainage will be improved and concrete access pads will be installed. The project is on schedule to open the second week of August.
 

Master Plan Time Line
Funding from the State of Illinois for the Applied Technology Center and the Student Services Center has been delayed. Below is the latest schedule for starting and completion of projects related to the Campus Master Plan.

Diesel Technology Addition
This addition is approximately 17,000 SF and is attached to the south side of the existing Tony Noel facility. The facility is substantially complete. Program managers have started to move into the facility with the grand opening scheduled for November 17th.

Applied Technology Center (ATC)
This new construction will be built to LEED gold and is approximately 64,000 SF and is being partially funded by the State of Illinois through the Capital Development Board. The facility will house the comprehensive Automotive Programs, Ford Asset, Collision Repair, Industrial Technology, and Welding. Construction plans and documents are complete. The contractors have been approved by the Board of Trustees and also by the Capital Development Board. Contracts are being completed between the contractors and CDB. The intent is to have the facility ready for classes in spring 2012.

Elevator Upgrades
Upgrade work on elevators for the lower X Wing to the Library, A Wing, B Wing, C Wing, College Center, M Wing, P Wing, L Wing, and X Wing near the Book Store have been completed. This completes the project as all campus elevators have been upgraded.

Roof Repairs
Roof work for Phase I has been completed. The second phase of Roof Repairs is currently in design with bidding for the A, L, M, and P wings tentatively scheduled for April 2011.

Master Plan Phase II

Student Services Center
This project is approximately 80,000 SF of new space that will house all student service functions, including additional student lounge and food service space and will  be built to minimum of LEED silver. Perkins and Will have been selected as the lead architect for the Student Services Center project. The State of Illinois has released $2,000,000 of appropriated funding for this project which will be used for fees for the design of the new facility and for construction documents. The Capital Development Board and architects Perkins and Will have completed fee negotiations and contract documents are being completed. Design work should begin before the end of the year.

Fitness Center
The College has been investigating the option of constructing a new Fitness Center adjacent to the gym as a separate project apart from the Student Services Center. Included in this project would be the remodeling of the lower level of the gymnasium. The completion of this project would give the College a new “state of the art” athletic facility with space for Kinesiology, dance and aerobics, strength training, an indoor walking track, new locker rooms and team rooms, and coach’s offices. A group of administrators and faculty are working with architect Wil Helmick on programmatic design and project costs.

Physical Plant Grounds Building
The construction of the new Applied Technology Center requires that the existing Physical Plant Grounds building be demolished and relocated. A new Grounds building will be constructed on the northwest corner of the College property, on the location of the Carlson property. The existing single family house at that location was demolished and the site is being readied for a new concrete floor. The new Grounds building will be approximately 9000 SF and will be a wood framed/steel sided structure.

Construction Update – September, 2010

Master Plan Phase I

Diesel Technology Addition –This project is an addition to the Tony Noel Agricultural Technology Center. This addition will be approximately 17,000 SF and will be attached to the south side of the existing Tony Noel facility. The floors, steel structure of walls and roof are complete, interior systems are being installed. Several building components have not been delivered to the site and substantial completion of the project has been delayed until the end of September.


Applied Technology Center (ATC) – This new construction is approximately 64,000 SF and is being partially funded by the State of Illinois through the Capital Development Board. The facility will house the  comprehensive Automotive Programs, Ford Asset, Collision Repair, Industrial Technology, and Welding. Construction plans and documents are complete. The Capital Development Board received bids for Mechanical contractors on August 26th and General contractors on September 2nd, 2010. The bids are currently being reviewed by the College Administration and the Capital Development Board and are scheduled to be presented to the Board for approval at the October Board meeting. The intent is to have the facility ready for classes in spring 2012.

Elevator Upgrades –Upgrade work on elevators for the lower X Wing to the Library, B Wing, C Wing, College Center, P Wing, L Wing, and X Wing near the Book Store have been completed. The only remaining elevator to be upgraded is the A Wing elevator. Parts for that elevator are anticipated to be delivered in mid October with completion in mid November.

Roof Repairs –Final work on the roofs in A and X wings is progressing. Work on the flat roofs are complete and metal edge detail work is underway. The second phase of Roof Repairs is currently in design with re-roofing for the M, L and P wings to begin in May of 2011.

Wing Remodeling –The C Wing trim work is continuing and glass wall partitions have been installed for department offices in the C Wing. New lounge furniture has arrived for the C Wing and is being installed.   

Master Plan Phase II
Student Services Center – This project is approximately 80,000 SF of new space that will house all student service functions, including additional student lounge and food service space. Perkins and Will have been selected as the lead architect for the Student Services Center project. Programmatic design has been completed and the user groups, Administration and the Capital Development Board are reviewing the plan. The State of Illinois has released $2,000,000 of appropriated funding for this project which will be used for fees for the design of the new facility and for construction documents. The Capital Development Board and architects Perkins and Will are currently in fee negotiations for the design and construction documents phase of the project.

Fitness Center - The College has been investigating the option of constructing a new Fitness Center adjacent to the gym as a separate project apart from the Student Services Center. Included in this project would be the remodeling of the lower level of the gymnasium. The completion of this project would give the College a new “state of the art” athletic facility with space for Kinesiology, dance and aerobics, strength training, an indoor walking track, new locker rooms and team rooms, and coach’s offices. A group of administrators and faculty are working with architect Wil Helmick on programmatic design and project costs.

IT Sever Room Upgrade - This project is to improve the Campus computer room environment and support systems. The current computer room is located in the second floor of the D Wing. A new Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) will be installed along with a larger, stand-alone air conditioning system in the computer room. New electrical wiring for these systems and the installation of a natural gas-fired back up emergency electrical generator will provide electrical and support systems to keep the Campus computers operational should the main electrical supply fail. The UPS system and the emergency generator have been installed and are on-line and functioning. The new air conditioning system is nearing completion.

PHS Drainage Improvements – Phase X –This phase includes relocating the Duncan Road entrance to campus to the southwest side of campus. Included in this summer’s work is substantial drainage work to ensure that the west sides of the campus and the areas for new construction (Diesel Power Addition and Applied Technology Center) have proper rainwater flow and detention. The project was substantially completed in mid August.

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Construction Update – June, 2009

Roof Repairs –Roof work is continuing on the B, C and X wings. Completion of the entire Phase I portion of the roofing is currently scheduled for August 1, 2010.

Master Plan Phase II

Student Services Center – This project is approximately 80,000 SF of new space that will house all student service functions, including additional student lounge and food service space. Perkins and Will have been selected as the lead architect for the Student Services Center project. The programmatic design meetings are taking place with user groups with programmatic design scheduled to be complete in late June.

Fitness Center - The College has been investigating the option of constructing a new Fitness Center adjacent to the gym as a separate project apart from the Student Services Center. Included in this project would be the remodeling of the lower level of the gymnasium. The completion of this project would give the College a new "state of the art" athletic facility with space for Kinesiology, dance and aerobics, strength training, an indoor walking track, new locker rooms and team rooms, and coach’s offices. A group of administrators and faculty are working with architect Wil Helmick on programmatic design and project costs.

IT Server Room Upgrade - This project is to improve the Campus computer room environment and support systems. The current computer room is located in the second floor of the D Wing. A new Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) will be installed along with a larger, stand-alone air conditioning system in the computer room. New electrical wiring for these systems and the installation of a natural gas-fired back up emergency electrical generator will provide electrical and support systems to keep the Campus computers operational should the main electrical supply fail. Work on the piping systems for the HVA/C and electrical lines has started in the basement mechanical rooms and is progressing upstairs to the computer room.

Elevator Upgrades –Upgrade work on elevators for the lower X Wing to the Library, B Wing, College Center, P Wing, and L Wing have been completed. The M Wing and C Wing are currently under renovation. Substantial completion of all campus elevators is planned for summer of 2010.

Wing Remodeling – The C Wing is the first wing to be remodeled. Floor covering has been installed in hallways, common areas, offices, and classrooms. Wall color painting for common areas, classrooms and offices has been completed. Trim work will continue as class schedules allow. Furniture for the lounge and common areas has been approved and delivery is anticipated for mid May. The B Wing painting has begun with accent colors being added to walls on both wings. B Wing carpet was approved by the Board in April, with installation starting in May after finals are complete. Areas of the 2nd and 3rd floors of the library have been updated with new laminates on the walls, wood trim and wall sconce lighting.

Roof Repairs –Roof work is continuing on the B, C and X wings. Completion of the entire Phase I portion of the roofing is planned for late summer of 2010.

Master Plan Phase II

Student Services Center – This project is approximately 80,000 SF of new space that will house all student service functions, including additional student lounge and food service space. Perkins and Will have been selected as the lead architect for the Student Services Center project. The first programmatic design meetings have taken place with user groups and will continue through May. Programmatic design is scheduled to be complete in late June.

Fitness Center - The College has been investigating the option of constructing a new Fitness Center adjacent to the gym as a separate project apart from the Student Services Center. Included in this project would be the remodeling of the lower level of the gymnasium. The completion of this project would give the College a new “state of the art” athletic facility with space for Kinesiology, dance and aerobics, strength training, an indoor walking track, new locker rooms and team rooms, and coach’s offices. A group of administrators and faculty are working with architect Wil Helmick on programmatic design.

IT Sever Room Upgrade - At the April meeting, the Board approved a project to improve the Campus computer room environment and support systems. The current computer room is located in the second floor of the D Wing. A new Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) will be installed along with a larger, stand-alone air conditioning system in the computer room. New electrical wiring for these systems and the installation of a natural gas-fired back up emergency electrical generator will provide electrical and support systems to keep the Campus computer operational should the main electrical supply fail. The work on this project started on April 26 and the substantial completion is expected in late summer or early fall of 2010.

PHS Drainage Improvements – Phase X –This phase includes relocating the Duncan Road entrance to campus to the southwest side of campus. Included in this summer’s work is substantial drainage work to ensure that the west side of the campus and the areas for new construction (Diesel Power Addition and Applied Technology Center) have proper rainwater flow and detention. The Board approved Stark Construction as the contractor at the March meeting. Work started on April 5th with substantial completion scheduled for August 1.

Baseball and Softball Field Fencing - The baseball and softball fields are having new fencing installed. The softball field fencing has new epoxy coated chain link fencing installed. The baseball field has new epoxy coated chain link fencing installed at the field sides, with a new wooden outfield fence that has been installed.

Construction Update – April 15, 2010

Construction Update – March 2010

Roof Repairs –Cold temperatures and snow this winter has hampered repair work and delayed some of the planned work for the project. Roof work on the main campus C Wing area resumed on March 1. When work on the C Wing is completed, the contractor will start work on the B Wing roof areas. Completion of the entire Phase I portion of the roofing is planned for late summer of 2010.

Construction Update – January 5, 2010

Master Plan Phase I

Diesel Technology Addition –This project is an addition to the Tony Noel Agricultural Technology Center. This addition will be approximately 17,000 SF and will be attached to the south side of the existing Tony Noel facility. The project has been bid and the Board of Trustees has approved Johnston Contracting, Inc. of Bloomington as the general contractor. Work will begin in the spring with completion of the addition scheduled in time for fall 2010 classes.

Applied Technology Center (ATC) – This new construction is approximately 63,000 SF and is being partially funded by the State of Illinois through the Capital Development Board. The Capital Development Board of Directors formally approved BLDD as the project architects, and contract negotiations are complete. Schematic design has been completed and is being reviewed by faculty and administration, along with the Capital Development Board. The intent is to have the facility ready for classes in fall of 2011.

Elevator Upgrades –Initial electrical work began in September. Actual upgrade work on two of the elevators began on December 21. Work will continue on during the year with substantial completion of all campus elevators planned for summer of 2010.

Roof Repairs –Substantial rain in the fall, along with cold temperatures and snow in early winter has hampered repair work and delayed some of the planned work for the project. Roof work on the main campus C-wing area began on November 24. The contractor is working on smaller sections of roof that can be covered or completed as weather allows. Completion of the entire Phase I portion of the roofing is planned for summer of 2010.

Wing Remodeling – The C wing is the first wing to be remodeled. Floor covering has been installed in hallways, common areas, offices, and classrooms. Only one area remains to be completed with floor covering, which will be done during spring break. Wall painting for common areas, classrooms, and offices has been completed. Trim work will continue as class schedules allow. Furniture options are currently being reviewed. The B Wing is scheduled to be remodeled starting in May of 2010.


Master Plan Phase II
Student Services Center – This project is approximately 95,000 SF of new space that will house all student service functions, including additional student lounge and food service space and a new fitness center. The Board of Trustees has selected the firm of Perkins and Will as the lead architect for the Student Services Center project. The Capital Development Board has approved this selection and will be negotiating the fee structure. It is anticipated that the programmatic design phase will begin in late January or early February.

Construction Update - December 7, 2009

Master Plan Phase I

Diesel Technology Addition –This project is an addition to the Tony Noel Agricultural Technology Center.  It will be approximately 14,000 SF and will be attached to the south side of the existing Tony Noel facility.  The project has been bid and results have been forwarded to the Board of Trustees for their approval at the December 9, 2009 board meeting.

Applied Technology Center (ATC) – This new construction is approximately 63,000 SF and is being partially funded by the State of Illinois through the Capital Development Board.  The Capital Development Board of Directors formally approved BLDD as the project architects, and contract negotiations are complete.   Schematic design has been resumed with actual building design to follow.  The intent is to have the facility ready for classes in fall of 2011.

Elevator Upgrades –Initial electrical work began in September and has continued on. Actual upgrade work on the elevators will begin on December 21. The first two elevators to be renovated will be the College Center and the B wing.  Substantial completion of all campus elevators is planned for summer of 2010.

Roof Repairs –Work on the Parkland College on Mattis facility began in October and is nearing completion.  Substantial rain over the past several weeks has hampered repair work and delayed completion of this part of the project.  Roof work on the main campus C wing area began on November 24.  The contractor is working on smaller sections of roof that can be covered or completed as weather allows.  Completion of the entire Phase I portion of the roofing is planned for summer of 2010.

Wing Remodeling – The C wing is the first wing to be remodeled.  Floor covering has been installed in hallways, common areas, and several classrooms.  Completion of floor covering is scheduled for winter break starting on December 21.  New trim work and accent wall color painting continues as class schedules allow.  Furniture options are currently being reviewed.  The B Wing is scheduled to be remodeled starting in May of 2010.

Master Plan Phase II

Student Services Center – This project is approximately 95,000 SF of new space that will house all student service functions, including additional student lounge and food service space and a new fitness center.  The Board of Trustees has selected the firm of Perkins and Will as the lead architect.  The next step is for the Capital Development Board to approve this selection and negotiate the fee structure.  It is anticipated that the programmatic design phase will begin in late January or early February.

Construction Update – November 2, 2009

Master Plan Phase I

Diesel Technology Addition
This project is an addition to the Tony Noel Agricultural Technology Applications Center.  The addition will be approximately 14,000 SF and will be attached to the south side of the existing Tony Noel facility.  The design has been completed and the project is currently out for bid.  The bid opening date is December 1, 2009.  The Board of Trustees will have the bid results for approval at the December 9 board meeting. 

Applied Technology Center (ATC)
This new construction is approximately 63,000 SF and is being partially funded by the State of Illinois through the Capital Development Board.  The Capital Development Board of Directors formally approved BLDD as the project architects, and contract negotiations are complete.   Schematic design will resume with actual building design to follow.  The intent is to have the facility ready for classes in fall of 2011.

Elevator Upgrades
Bids were received on September 1, with the Board approving Barber and DeAtley Construction of Urbana.  Initial electrical work began on September 28, 2009.  Actual upgrade work on the elevators will begin after fall semester finals are completed.  Substantial completion of all campus elevators is planned for summer of 2010.

Roof Repairs
Bids were received on July 16, with the Board approving Bennett and Brasseau Roofing of Romeoville.  Work commenced with the Parkland on Mattis facility on October 19, but substantial rain has hampered repair work and delayed completion.  The start of roof work on the main campus site has also been delayed due to rain.  Completion of entire Phase I portion of the roofing is planned for summer of 2010.

Wing Remodeling
The C wing is the first wing to be remodeled.  Floor covering has been installed in hallways, common areas and several classrooms.  Completion of floor covering is scheduled for winter break in December.  Accent wall color painting continues as class schedules allow.  Furniture options are currently being reviewed.  The B Wing is scheduled to be remodeled starting in May of 2010

Master Plan Phase II

Student Services Center
The College issued a Request for Qualifications for architectural firms for the design of the Student Services Center.  41 submittals were received from architectural firms.  Review of qualifications was completed by the Administrative team and a representative of the Capital Development Board.  The Administrative team recommended three firms, and the Board of Trustees interviewed those firms on October 26, 2009.  The Board is scheduled to make a selection at the November Board meeting.  The selected firm will then go on to the Capital Development Board for approval and negotiation of fees for design of the project.

Construction Update – October 1, 2009

Diesel Technology Addition
This project is an addition to the Tony Noel Agricultural Technology Center.  The CNH addition will be approximately 14,000 SF and will be attached to the south side of the existing Tony Noel facility.  The project is currently in design and the intent is to have the addition ready for classes in the fall of 2010.  
 

Applied Technology Addition
This new construction is approximately 63,000 SF and is being partially funded by the Capital Development Board through the State of Illinois.  The Capital Development Board of Directors formally approved BLDD as the project architects and contract negotiations are underway.   Schematic Design has resumed with actual building design to follow.  The intent is to have the facility ready for classes in fall of 2011.
 
    
   
Elevator Upgrades
Bids were received on September 1, with the Board approving Barber and DeAtley Construction of Urbana, IL.  Initial electrical work began on September 28, 2009.  Substantial completion of all campus elevators is planned for summer of 2010.


Roof Repairs
Bids were received on July 16, with the Board approving Bennett and Brasseau Roofing of Romeoville, IL .  Work for the fall is expected to begin with the Parkland on Mattis facility October 10, 2009.  Roofing work on the main campus will begin on October 22, 2009 with the C wing roof areas.  Work will progress as weather allows.  Substantial completion of Phase I roofing is planned for summer of 2010.


Wing Remodeling
The C wing is the first wing to be remodeled.  Floor covering has been installed in hallways, common areas and several classrooms.  Completion of floor covering is scheduled for winter break in December.  Trim work and painting continues as class schedules allow.  Furniture options are currently being reviewed.  The B Wing is scheduled to be remodeled starting in May of 2010.

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