Physical Plant News & Publications

In the News

The Newest Issue of Physical Plant Focus is Available

The fall issue of Physical Plant Focus is on-line! Download it here.

Making a Splash in the IU Home Pages

Physical Plant Purchasing Expeditor Mercy Edwards made the cover of the September 7, 2007 edition of the IU Home Pages. Read about how she's helping a campaign to promote healthy lifestyles.

Highlights of Summer Construction Projects

Steve Hinnefeld reports on summer construction projects on the Bloomington campus in the August 13 edition of the Bloomington Herald Times.

Quick action contains fire

Greg Harden, an elevator technician in the Building Systems Division of Physical Plant, was going home when he saw a neighbor's house on fire. He quickly grabbed a nearby hose and managed the fire until the fire fighters arrived. Read more about this in the Bloomington Herald Times story from August 12, 2007.

Reorganization at Physical Plant

In mid-June, Physical Plant announced organizational changes that are effective as of June 18, 2007. Read about the new position of Assistant Director for Repair and Rehailitation and changes to the Divisions of Building Maintenance and Electronics in the Announcements section of this page.

Announcements

From Hank Hewetson, Assistant Vice President for Facility Operations

Reorganization Announcement 2007
June 15, 2007

The Physical Plant Director’s Office is pleased to announce the following organizational changes effective June 18, 2007:

Bob Breeden is Assistant Director for Repair and Rehabilitation. Bob will fill the critical roll of identifying R&R needs, prioritizing projects, and coordinating and tracking R&R project status. With the state providing R&R funding for the first time in three biennia, it is imperative that we get the best value for the funds provided. Bob’s vast experience and institutional knowledge will serve him well in this new assignment.
Bill Haines is Assistant Director of Building Maintenance. Bill has done a great job as Manager of Building Maintenance. We have every confidence that Bill will have a smooth transition into his new responsibility.
Andrew Lowry is Assistant Director of Building Systems. Building Systems Division will consist of Electronics, Fire Alarm and Sprinkler Systems, Elevator Shop, Preventive Maintenance, Night Operations, Energy Management, and the Control Center.

Please help welcome Bob, Bill and Andrew to their new roles with the Physical Plant. I know that each will build on their fine work of the past as they begin these new assignments.

From the Electronics Division

Electronics Division has discontinued Apple Support
May 24, 2007

Consulting and inquiries for individual faculty, staff and students, as well as consulting for LSPs will continue to come from the Support Center. The contact information at IUB is:

Online (24/7): http://uits.iu.edu/
By phone (24/7): (812) 855-6789
By email: ithelp@iu.edu
Live Chat: http://ithelplive.iu.edu/
Walk-in: IMU Room M084 and Wells Library Information Commons

Thank you for your continued support.

Current Closings & Outages

To view a list of the current closings and outages from the Utilities Division, click here.

Current Physical Plant Newsletter

The Newsletter is here! Download a pdf of the Fall 2007 issue of Physical Plant Focus.

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News Archive

Power Plant Upgrade to Reduce Emissions
IU is undertaking a significant upgrade to the Power Plant to drastically reduce emissions. Read more in Steve Hinnefeld's article from the June 3, 2007 Bloomington Herald Times.

Buildings to get a little R&R this summer
The Indiana State Legislature approved repair and rehabilitation funds that will be used for some of IU's buildings. Read more in Steve Hinnefeld's article from the May 30, 2007 Bloomington Herald Times. You can also read about the R&R projects in the Fall 2006 issue of Physical Plant Focus.

Discoveries within the Walls during MAC Renovation
While working on a renovation project at the Musical Arts Center, Physical Plant employees found a wallet in the walls. It had been missing for 37 years. Read more in Marcela Creps' article from the May 23, 2007 Bloomington Herald Times.

New Service Building in the Bloomington Herald Times
Our new Service Building, on Range Road, marks a number of changes for IU. Read more in Steve Hinnefeld's article from the April 12, 2007 Bloomington Herald Times.

Campus Division's Work Featured in IDS
An article about the landscaping team's efforts is in the April 11, 2007 edition of the IDS. Read the article at http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=42428.

Congratulations to Our Bloomington Staff Merit Award Winners!
The annual Staff Merit Awards were presented on December 11, 2006. Scott Rugenstein, refrigeration journeyman, and Kay Lee, Building Services administrative services coordinator, were each honored. Read more about it in the IU Home Pages.

National Weather Service Presents 50-year Award
Since 1956, the staff at Utilities has been taking official weather records on a daily basis. Representatives from the National Weather Service presented a 50 year Institutional Award to Physical Plant on December 5, 2006. Read about it on the National Weather Service site. More about this award will appear in the next issue of Physical Plant Focus.

Landscaping Skills and Process Featured in IDS
A detailed description of the landscaping that occurs at IUB is in the March 8, 2006 IDS. Read the article at http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.php?id=34520&adid=campus.

Central Heating Plant Operations to Remain with Physical Plant Utilities
After a great deal of study, IU and state officials have decided that the Central Heating Plant will continue to be operated by Physical Plant. Read more in Steve Hinnefeld's article from the March 2, 2006 Bloomington Herald Times.

Terry Clapacs Appointed as Adviser to Governor
Terry Clapacs, our Chief Administrative Officer, was appointed in May 2005 to serve as Governor Daniels' adviser to the Indiana Stadium and Convention Building Authority. Read more about this honor from IU Media Relations at newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/2159.html. Thanks to IU Media Relations for the photograph!