printable versionSummer construction update 2006
June 2006 marks the ninth year that Facilities Operations staff have informed the Stanford community about campus summer construction projects.
This article describes projects, locations and schedules. To obtain more details or contact information for each project manager, visit http://maps.stanford.edu/construction/.
Facilities Operations encourages faculty and staff to pass on the following information to visitors, vendors, truckers, caterers, etc., prior to their arrival on campus. Other helpful websites include those for the Department of Project Management, at http://cpm.stanford.edu/alternate.htm, and for parking-permit information, http://transportation.stanford.edu/.
Everyone involved in these construction projects is committed to working together to minimize inconvenience, frustration and delay. Facilities staff extend their appreciation for the understanding and accommodation of the community at large in allowing these projects to be completed for Stanford's benefit.
Projects managed by Facilities OperationsUTILITIES DIVISIONLaw School Steam Extension—White Plaza to Lane C (M-994): This project extends from the south side of White Plaza (adjacent to the Birdcage) east to the Law School, between the Braun Music Center and the post office. A new manhole will be installed that will be the source of steam for the Munger Graduate Student Housing Complex.
Duration: July 5 to Aug. 26, 2006
AstroTurf Field Electric Power Pedestal Installation (M-1171): This project creates an electric power source in the AstroTurf field area.
Duration: July 1 to Aug. 31, 2006
New 12KV Service for Stadium—Sam MacDonald Mall at Nelson Mall (U06402): This project creates the point where the new stadium will be connected to the campus 12KV system.
Duration: July 1 to Sept. 1, 2006
Central Plant Chiller Replacement Project (M-1046): This project replaces two chillers (3 and 4), which are past their useful life, with a single steam-driven, 4,000-ton centrifugal chiller, increasing the plant capacity by 2,000 tons.
Duration: July 1 to Aug. 31, 2006
Serra Street Ditch Regrading, Phase 1 (M-1161): This project resets the grade on the storm drainage ditch between the new culvert under Pampas Lane and the outfall at El Camino Real.
Duration: June 19 to Sept. 1, 2006
Campus Drive West Culvert Replacement (M-1163): This project replaces and increases the capacity of the storm drain culvert under Campus Drive West, adjacent to the Junipero Serra Boulevard intersection.
Duration: June 19 to Sept. 1, 2006
Roth/Lomita Drainage Improvements (M-1164): This project improves storm collection along the east side of Lomita Mall, between the Old Chemistry Building and Roth Way. Also included is a drain passing under Roth Way linking the above collection area to the wetland between Roth Way and Museum Way.
Duration: June 19 to Sept. 1, 2006
Street and Parking Lot Maintenance ProgramThe following projects will dig out and replace failed pavement, followed by application of a new slurry-seal surface and new striping as required. The second group requires the more significant treatments noted.
The following projects require more significant treatments:
Following is a list of planned maintenance projects to be carried out this summer:
Zone A Landscape 2006 Durand/McCullough (96082): June 19 to Aug. 30, 2006
Main Quad Balustrade - Urn and Balustrade Renovation (94381/2): March 2006 to April 2007
McCullough Nitrogen Tank Base Coating (96061): June 1 to July 30, 2006
SEQ Pavers - North-South Axis at Serra Mall (96053): June 19 to Sept. 30, 2006
Varian Sanitary Sewer Re-Route in Lomita Mall (96079): July 30 to Sept. 30, 2006
Encina Hall High-Voltage Service Renewal (M-1169): July 1 to Sept. 1, 2006
TC-SEQ Roof Repair (96081): July 1 to Sept. 30, 2006
Bldg. 02-530 Rooftop, Gas-Fired Steam Boiler (96063): June 19 to July 30, 2006
Knoll Landscape Renewal (M-1170): May 1 to June 30, 2006
Projects managed by the Department of Project Management (DPM)Varian II Building (2413): This project creates space for the Physics and Astrophysics programs. For more information, go to http://cpm.stanford.edu/Varian2/alert.html.
Duration: Feb. 1, 2005, to Aug. 30, 2006
Stanford Stadium Renovation (4794): This fast-track project creates a new 55,000-seat capacity stadium within the footprint of the original Stanford Stadium. Visit the project webcam at http://www.stanfordstadium.com/.
Duration: Nov. 28, 2005, to Sept. 15, 2006
Boswell Basement—Dhabar Lab (2602): This project remodels a 1,000-square-foot basement space.
Duration: Sept. 1 to Dec. 20, 2006
Boswell—Fish Facility (2471): This project adds both capacity and varied environments for research using fish in the School of Medicine.
Duration: April 1 to Dec. 31, 2006
End Station II & III—Buildout and Fit-Up (2738): This project converts a large indoor space into several floors of administrative space.
Duration: July 1 to Feb. 28, 2006
Roble Hall CIP Renovation (7255): Renovation and upgrade work continues after seismic strengthening. Improvements include life-safety systems, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, code compliance, electronic improvements and wireless access.
Duration: June 19 to Sept. 18, 2006
Old Union Renovation (2343): This project provides an overhaul and upgrade of the Old Union complex, converting it from administrative space back to a student center. For more information, go to http://cpm.stanford.edu/Old_Union/index.html.
Duration: March 1 to Dec. 31, 2006
SEQ II—Environment and Energy Building (4764): This project, the first in the SEQ II series, will create a 166,000-square-foot (gross) building to house all programs related to environmental teaching and research that are currently housed in multiple buildings around campus. For more information, go to http://cpm.stanford.edu/SEQ2/see.html.
Duration: June 1, 2006, to Jan. 1, 2008
El Camino Real Fence—Galvez Street to Palm Drive (2759): This donor project will continue the signature steel fencing along El Camino Real to Palm Drive.
Duration: July 1 to Dec. 31, 2006
Golf Practice Center (M-1175): An area between the Searsville path and the golf course, between Fremont Road and Sand Hill Road, will be converted to a practice facility for the varsity golf team.
Duration: July 1, 2006, to July 1, 2007
Munger Replacement Parking—Arguello at Stern Hall (4935): The area currently occupied by informal basketball courts will be converted to surge parking while Parking Structure 6 is under construction.
Duration: June 19 to July 15, 2006
Band Shack Modular Removal (2442): This project removes the Band's temporary home. The Music Rehearsal Facility is now complete on the former De Guerre Courts.
Duration: July 1 to Aug. 1, 2006
Munger Law School Housing Project (4773): This project adds 600 units of graduate student housing. For more information, go to http://mungerhousing.stanford.edu/.
Duration: June 26, 2006, to Aug. 15, 2008
Parking Structure 6 Under Wilbur Field (7375): This project adds 1,187 parking spaces under Wilbur Field.
Duration: Feb. 13, 2006, to Jan. 10, 2008
Mayfield Avenue Reconfiguration (M-1135): This project makes necessary changes to accommodate the arrival of the three relocated buildings.
Duration: July 15 to Sept. 1, 2006
Campus Drive East—Road Relocation and Utilities (M-965): This project completes road re-alignment and utility extensions related to the Munger Housing project.
Duration: June 20 to Oct. 1, 2006
Grant Building—Second Floor Lab/Office Modifications (42098): This project involves the interior (Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development) remodeling of labs and offices located on the second floor of the Grant Building for the departments of Psychology, Urology and Medicine.
Duration: Aug. 1, 2006, to Jan. 31, 2007
Hoover Tower Preservation and Digital Labs (2505): This project involves the interior remodeling of preservation labs (microfilm, audio, visual and archival materials) and offices located in the basement of Hoover Tower.
Duration: March 1 to July 31, 2006
Hoover Tower First Floor ADA Restroom (2758): This is a project of the continuing ADA compliance program.
Duration: June 19 to Sept. 29, 2006
Lucas P173—MRI (2614): This project involves the interior remodeling of an existing magnet suite to install a new prototype 3T MRI. The project includes installation of magnetic and radio-frequency shielding around the perimeter of the suite.
Duration: June 12 to Oct. 31, 2006
Clark Center 7T MRI (2797): This project adds an MRI facility in the basement area.
Duration: Aug. 1 to Nov. 15, 2006
CCSR Core Facilities Reconfiguration (2752): This project involves the interior remodeling of the core labs, located in the north-wing basement. Project includes new lab benches and areas for tissue cultures, a server room, microscopy and researcher offices.
Duration: Aug. 1 to Dec. 29, 2006
Barnum Center (4891): This project provides seismic upgrading to the existing building while adding 2,300 square feet of space. The building is now assigned to the School of Education, to be used for school and community events. For more information, go to http://cpm.stanford.edu/Barnum/alert.html.
Duration: Oct. 12, 2005, to Aug. 12, 2006
New Location for Two Moved Houses—Lane A at Nathan Abbott Way (M-1065): This project establishes two moved wooden buildings in their new location.
Duration: April 1 to Oct. 15, 2006
New Location for Three Moved Houses—Tresidder Lot (M-987): This project establishes three moved wooden buildings in their new location.
Duration: March 1 to Oct. 15, 2006
Lokey-Kopito Lab (2755): This project remodels existing space for a new faculty tenant and converts current basement shell space into a new fluoroscopy lab.
Duration: July 15 to Nov. 1, 2006
Falk Cardiovascular Medicine MRI Facility (2445): This project installs and accommodates a new donated magnet into the ground floor and basement.
Duration: Jan. 23 to Nov. 23, 2006
Projects managed by Residential and Dining Enterprises (R&DE)Stern—Burbank and Zapata Window Replacement (7377): This project provides acoustically treated units to the windows facing the Munger Housing construction site.
Duration: May 1 to June 18, 2006
Escondido Village Slab Heating Replacement—Phase III (M-1070): This project continues the renovation of the heating systems in the Escondido Village housing units.
Duration: June 30 to Aug. 30, 2006
557 Mayfield Ave.—Roof Replacement (7356): Part of the SHARP building renewal program.
Duration: June 19 to Aug. 31, 2006
R&DE Row-Cluster Office—Roof Replacement (M-1156): Part of the SHARP building renewal program.
Duration: June 19 to Aug. 31, 2006
Wilbur Hall Interior Upgrades (7376): Another SHARP project, replacing heating and carpeting.
Duration: June 19 to Sept. 18, 2006
Durand House—CIP Upgrade (7356): This project provides a complete seismic and building system upgrade. This includes fire sprinklers and alarms, wireless computer service, internal and exterior access, and new finishes throughout.
Duration: June 1 to Dec. 10, 2006
Projects managed by the University Architect/Campus Planning and DesignBike Parking—Escondido Mall Behind Main Quad (M1132): This project provides much-needed bike parking immediately opposite the Quad arcade classrooms.
Duration: May 1 to July 1, 2006
Palm Drive Entry at El Camino Real—Landscape (M-1044): This project improves the landscape entering Stanford on Palm Drive.
Duration: July 1 to Sept. 30, 2006
Kingscote Path (M-1134): This project provides pedestrian access between the Faculty Club and Kingscote apartments to support recent changes in the area and future needs.
Duration: June 19 to Sept. 30, 2006
El Camino Real Sidewalk—PAMF to Palm Drive (M-1050): This project establishes connectivity between the Stanford pathway system and the El Camino Real mid-block crosswalk at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation traffic signal.
Duration: Aug. 1 to Sept. 30, 2006