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FACILITIES MANAGEMENT | From the desk of the Associate Vice Chancellor

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ear Facilities Management Teammates,

As I close out my time as your associate vice chancellor, I want to thank each of you for the hard work and dedication you have put into “Creating a Campus of Distinction” at UNC Charlotte!

This is truly a special place because of what you do every day to make it so. In reflecting back on my time here, I see clearly how far we have come toward achieving our vision. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with so many good, caring, honest, and hardworking people. It has been a pleasure to help guide the phenomenal growth of the campus that all of you made happen.

Perhaps most rewarding for me was to be part of the maturation of our facilities organization. We (Facilities Management) have literally “grown-up” in my time here. We have great leaders, people with exceptional talent, and the resources to successfully plan, build, operate, and maintain the campus at an elite level. We have matured into a high performing organization capable of taking on every challenge. I applaud you for your commitment to continuous improvement, which has become part of our culture, along with safety and teamwork. I’m proud of all we have accomplished together. I leave confident that the organization and each of you individually will continue to grow, prosper, and reach even greater heights. Thank you for your support and love. I wish each of you Godspeed and courage in every endeavor. As the old Army saying goes, “I’ll see you on the high ground.”

MISSION To provide a quality learning, research, and living environment for the benefit of students, faculty, staff, and the community by planning, building, operating, and maintaining the campus of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

VISION A leader in Facilities Management distinguished by safety and excellence.

A proficient, responsive, and adaptable ‘Team of teams’.

Providing high quality services and facilities in an environmentally sustainable manner.

CREATING A CAMPUS OF DISTINCTION

May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be ever at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face and the rain fall softly on your fields. And until we meet again, may God hold you in the hollow of his hand. ~Irish Blessing

Philip M. Jones Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities Management

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Contents | FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

In s i d e t h i s Is s u e

Fall Issue | August 2018

Facilities Management, a department of Business Affairs

Do Things Better.

Do Better Things.

Do The Right Thing.

Philip M. Jones Associate Vice Chancellor Editor Beverly R. Imes Staff Solomon T. Franklin Ronda Latham NiCole Lynch Sandy Mullins Leigh Richardson Proofreaders Beth Brown Tenille Dellinger Brian Kugler Cover Photo Beverly R. Imes Photographers Larry Blomberg Sherry Cealleigh Clyde Derberry Pamela Duff Solomon T. Franklin Kelly Freshcorn Beverly R. Imes Josh Kallam NiCole Lynch Jennifer Price Doug Walters

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Cover Story Jeanine Bachtel excels in leadership

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Phil Jones’ Retirement Celebration

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Employee of the Quarter Bill Allerton, Facilities Operations

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Team of the Quarter Grounds Construction Crew 2018 Directors Coin Recipients

6-7 Staff Recognition

New Employees

Promotions

Applause Card Recipients

Awards for Excellence

Safety Recognition

Safety Slogan Contest Winner: Ramel Carter

8-10 Building Environmental Services and Recycling Ronda Latham Promotion

Retirees: Sara Brooks and Ray Duckett

Paul Dilgard Promotion

Expect What You Inspect Winners: Rich Jednyak and Pauline Zensu

Franjo Pauler: A Beautiful Life

Changes in Recycling 11

Capital Projects Scott Hall Academic Complex Facilities Operations and Parking Services Kudos to Joyce Clay

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Facilities Information Systems Farewell James Adams Welcome Back Dipesh ARCHIBUS New Work Request Console

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Facilities Operations The Brauns: Kidney Buddies for Life

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Facilities Planning - Sustainability Appalachian Energy Summit Campus Sustainability Week Clean Construction Partnership

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Happenings Around Campus Did You Know? Shawn Kelly, COAA interim director Holiday Party Announcement Upcoming Events

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Happy Birthday to You!

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3 We S.H.A.R.E. Facilities Management Values: Safety, Honesty and Integrity, Accountability, Respect for Others, Excellence Facilities Focus is a communication tool for the benefit of all Facilities Management employees to develop a better informed workforce, to foster a greater sense of community, and to build morale.

Your ideas are welcomed and appreciated for future issues.

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Pictured left to right are Dr. Joan Lorden (Provost), Olen Smith (former Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs) Sherrie High (University Budget Director), Phil Jones, Dr. Jay Raja (Senior Associate Provost), and Beth Hardin (Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs).

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FACILITIES MANAGEMENT | Cover Story

Jeanine Bachtel excels in dual leadership roles P

hilip M. Jones, Jr., associate vice chancellor for Facilities Management recognized Jeanine Bachtel, associate director for Capital Projects - Design for her extraordinary leadership roles. She served as interim director for two units back to back, as well as serving full capacity in her own position for an entire year, May 2017 - May 2018.

His submission stated, “During the past year, Jeanine was asked to take on additional duties as the Interim Director of Facilities Planning. She stepped into a challenging situation as there were key vacancies within the planning team, and she performed exceedingly well. In this role, she successfully completed highvisibility Board of Trustee and Board of Governor actions. She initiated the process for developing the next Five-year Capital Construction Plan 2021-2026 by meeting with all divisions of the University.

This undertaking will lead to dramatic changes to the campus.”

Jones continued by stating, “Due to her outstanding success in the Interim Planning Director role, Jeanine was asked to take on extra duties as the Interim Director of Capital Projects when the former director retired in January 2018.

She never hesitated when accepting this position and has, again, proven herself as an effective and strong team leader.”

“She is regularly asked to participate on various University boards, committees, and other diverse groups as a source of knowledge relating to campus infrastructure and facilities management.

Jeanine is active in professional organizations and community service. She recently completed her tenure as vice president of Construction Professionals Network of NC (CPN). She continues as a Board of Director with CPN and is Chair of CPN Institute, which performs public service by advising small North Carolina towns on development opportunities at no charge. Under her leadership, CPN has conducted planning sessions and provided written reports to multiple towns throughout the State. This work includes developing and refining their master plan

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Philip Jones presents Jeanine Bachtel with the supervisory leadership plaque.

and outlining how to enhance economic development. These towns, with limited resources (both funds and staff), have a difficult time making progress. Jeanine’s leadership of this effort is making a difference in North Carolina.”

Jeanine began with Facilities Management in July 2010. She has successfully managed over $500,000,000 worth of projects. She was nominated twice for UNC Charlotte’s employee of the year award. Her new director, Bart Bruchok, says, “She was able to provide direction to the staff and responsiveness to campus clients, ensuring an almost seamless transition once the director position was ultimately filled. Jeanine had to quickly become knowledgeable of all capital business in order to perform in this office in addition to her existing associate director responsibilities.”

Jeanine leads a talented team of project managers who speak very highly of her.

This team is responsible for planning and overseeing the design of construction for all capital projects at UNC Charlotte.

When asked, here are their thoughts about their supervisor.

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My word is.......MOTIVATING. Jeanine is an incredible leader who energizes her team to be the best!

- Lisa Lanier She is a beautiful pillar of strength inside and out. - Elizabeth Frere Jeanine is a great role model, provides constructive feedback, and has supported my professional growth in ways far beyond my expectations. I have learned a great deal from Jeanine, and I admire her ability to adapt to different roles and make her job look effortless, though it is far from that. I would aspire to become as focused and astute as Jeanine and be as targeted in my planning and decision making.

- Donia Schauble Simply, Jeanine cares. Not only does she care about our campus, taking on additional responsibilities to fill gaps in staffing, but she cares about her coworkers and employees, always saying hello and asking how our lives are going. Caring is important and an excellent quality of hers.

- Brian Kugler Congratulations Jeanine!

By Beverly R. Imes Associate Vice Chancelor’s Office

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Philip Jones’ Retirement Celebration | FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Phil’s Retirement Celebration O

n February 12, Associate Vice Chancellor Philip M. Jones announced his plans to retire. On February 13, we decided to celebrate Phil’s legacy by nominating him for the coveted Frank B. Turner Award, which we submitted on February 23. He won! Read https://tinyurl. com/focus65 for the details.

In March, his direct reports planned a series of farewell events in his honor. In collaboration with FM’s communications office and many others, we did our best to make sure we sent our boss off with style and class. This included a pre-celebration at our departmental spring fellowship in May, a special edition of Facilities Focus with Phil as the cover story, our last team building on August 13 and the final celebration on August 17 with more than 250 people in attendance.

Special thanks to our speakers, Chancellor Philip L. Dubois; Elizabeth A. Hardin, Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs; John Storch, Operations Manager for Housing and Residence Life; and Lee Snodgrass, Director of Facilities Operations, who spoke on behalf of the FM Department.

Phil is humble and does not care for fanfare. We just wanted to do something extra special for the best boss ever!

A few months ago Phil stated, “One can tell a lot about an organization by the way they welcome new employees and how they say goodbye to employees who are leaving.” He always thinks about the wellbeing of the FM staff and their experience as an employee. Now, it is our turn to pay it forward to him. We hope we made him proud. After all, he deserves the best.

Phil, we are thankful for your leadership, support, and care for us as a work family. Your contributions to our team are immeasurable. Enjoy your retirement, doing the things you love with those you love. We will miss you, but we are very happy for you!

Beverly R. Imes, Executive Assistant Associate Vice Chancellor’s Office

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FACILITIES MANAGEMENT | Employee of the Quarter

Employee of the Quarter - Bill Allerton Bill not only helped keep the J building cool in the summer but came up with an idea to keep it warm in the winter.

This past winter Bill did some research on radiant heaters. With the help of Joe Loder, the supervisor of Zone 6, they were able to decide on a heater best suited for the shop. The radiant heater keeps the shop warmer during the cold winter months and helps keep the floor dry on wet, snowy days.

Chris Facente states, “Bill brings a tremendous amount of experience to the shop with a great attitude every day.”

Kathy Fisher, Motor Fleet administrative assistant says Bill is “always very pleasant and polite.”

Philip Jones presents Bill Allerton with the Employee of the Quarter plaque.

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ongratulations to William “Bill” Allerton, grounds mechanic, for being named Employee of the Quarter. Bill was nominated by his supervisor, Chris Facente, for his innovative ideas. Recently, Bill came up with an idea to paint the doors on the J Building white to absorb less heat.

By switching the paint color from gray to white, it lowered the internal temperature of each door approximately five degrees.

This helps put less strain on the HVAC system and helps keep the building temperature cooler.

Bill, along with his automotive teammates, Bobby Robinson and Vince McNeil, painted the shop doors early in the morning before the oppressive heat started. Chris stated the door temperatures went down from as high as 112 degrees to 85 degrees. The reflective paint brightened up this area of the shop.

As a team, they found a way to make the shop more comfortable for everyone in the shop without spending any additional funds. This is truly a service to your coworkers.

Bill joined Facilities Operations in 2015.

He is a former gas station and auto repair facility owner. His skills include gas and diesel engine repair, automatic and manual ttransmission repair, small engine repair, commerical lawn equipment diagnosis and repair, and heavy equipment diagnosis and repair. Bill has Ford Hybrid training and Bendix Air Brake System certifications.

Bill’s dedication to his craft is unsurmountable. One of his hobbies includes restoring his Camaro. Bill’s impact on the University is evident from his ‘can do’ attitude to his creative solutions.

Bill continues to make UNC Charlotte a brighter and more efficient place to work.

By Mary Hajtovik Facilities Operations

Bill is pictured with Bobby Robinson (far left), Vince McNeil (far right), and with members of the Renovations shop

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Team of the Quarter | FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Team of the Quarter - Grounds Construction Crew smaller projects were completed, the crew continued to go above and beyond to assist our office in the following ways: • • • •

Pictured left to right are Gary Edwards, Steve Plott, Jim Stafford, and Mark Blackwelder.

Not pictured is Randy Walter (retired)

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ongratulations to our new Team of the Quarter.

The Office of Waste Reduction and Recycling would like to nominate Gary Edwards and the construction crew: Jim Stafford, Steve Plott, Randy Walters (retired) and Mark Blackwelder for their outstanding help over the past few months.

Gary and the crew went above and beyond to help our office finalize the new recycling warehouse facility.

Prior to our office’s occupancy of the new building, multiple projects needed completion, including a project to install bollards, inside and outside of the facility.

Thanks to the hard work of this crew, the bollards were ordered, painted (twice), and installed successfully. They also assisted in delivering and installing heavy steel shelving inside the facility. Additionally, after we mixed parts from two different shelf sets, the crew worked hard to put them together correctly. As each of these

Rerouted a downspout to reduce flooding in the facility Anchored down shelving and moved the cardboard baler into the facility Helped organize the warehouse and the way our pallets are organized Brought all existing pallets from the compound to our building to allow new companies the ability to pick up from the loading dock rather than ground level

Without our own equipment to move the pallets, the construction crew supports our efforts by making themselves available to load the items as needed. This is a tremendous help to our office and ensuring our mission of diverting waste from the landfill is met. These activities are not necessarily on this crew’s daily job responsibilities; yet, they are always willing to help out with a smile.

We could not accomplish all we do without their help. They truly represent the word teamwork within Facilities Management.

By Ronda Latham Building Environmental Services

Fiscal Year 2018 Directors Coin Recipients

C ongratulations to this year’s receipients of the coveted Directors Coin! Facilities Management’s associate vice chancellor and directors present this coin to Facilities Management employees that embrace the S.H.A.R.E. values of Facilities Management. This coin may also be given to external service providers, sponsors, supporters, etc. that exemplify Facilities Management values.

BES and Recycling Lee Alsbrook Larry Blomberg Shannon Caveny-Cox Vanessa Dodd Rob Ervin Kelly Freshcorn Brian Guns Solomon T. Franklin Mario Moore Capital Projects Brian Kugler Tom Sparks facilities.uncc.edu

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FACILITIES MANAGEMENT | Staff Recognition

New Staff, Promotions, and Awards for Excellence ~ April - June 2018 NEW EMPLOYEES

Building Environmental Services (BES) and Recycling

Facilities Operations

Dennis Kaseam, Bldg. Environmental Technician, BES Admin Janesia Hart, Bldg. Environmental Technician, Colvard Roosevelt Chambers, Bldg. Environmental Technician, Kennedy Maria Vega, Bldg. Environmental Technician, McEniry Anabel Lopez, Administrative Support Assoc., McEniry Darell Crawford, Bldg. Environmental Technician, BES North (Night Shift) Eric Duncan, Bldg. Environmental Technician, BES South (Night Shift)

Brad Caudle, Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, Grounds Mike Metford, Grounds Services Tech, Central Campus Anthony Thurmond, Grounds Services Tech, Playing Fields Anthony Green, Grounds Services Tech, Perimeter Bobby Mallory, Grounds Services Tech, Perimeter Jacob Taylor, Grounds Services Tech, Perimeter Andrew Tilley, Grounds Services Tech, Perimeter Darin Hall, FM Tech Mech Trades, Zone 1 Andrew Duskie, FM Tech Mech Trades, Zone 5 Erick Klein, FM Tech Mech Trades, Zone 5 Jarrett Garrison, FM Tech Mech Trades, Zone 5 Wesley Kitchens, FM Tech Mech Trades, Zone 6 Samuel Wyatt, FM Tech Mech Trades, Zone 6

Facilities Information Systems Bart Bruchok, Director of Capital Projects

Facilities Information Systems Will Seamon, IT Support Specialist

Facilities Planning Anna Regan, University Program Associate PROMOTIONS

Building Environmental Services (BES) and Recycling

Facilities Operations

Rosemary Jenkins, BES CHHS

William Elledge, Zone 5 Donna Sofsky, Facilities Operations Admin Supervisor Charlie Kraus, Zone 8 Supervisor

APPLAUSE CARD RECIPIENTS

Individuals Building Environmental Services and Recycling - Bevery Starcher, Kennedy Zone Capital Projects - Jeanine Bachtel - Joyce Clay Facilities Operations - Bill Allerton, Grounds - Jon Canapino, Grounds - Bobby Robinson, Automotive - Chris Schultz, Grounds

Philip Jones with Bobby Robinson

Teams Automotive Shop and Renovations: Bill Allerton, Bobby Robinson, Vince McNeil, and Renovations Shop Grounds Construction Team: Gary Edwards, Jim Stafford, Steve Plott, Mark Blackwelder, and Randy Walters (retired)

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Staff Recognition | FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Safety Recognition The following teams earned “Safe Team of the Quarter” having NO accidents April - June 2018 (Statistical information provided by UNC Charlotte Environmental Health and Safety Office)

Building Environmental Services and Recycling Center City (1st-2nd-3rd shifts), Colvard, EPIC, Grigg, Kennedy, Library, North Floor Crew, South Floor Crew Facilities Operations FCAP, Fire Systems, Grounds - Central Campus, High Voltage, Lock Shop, Renovations, Utilities, Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 6, and Zone 7

PLEASE REMEMBER: Compensatory time earned for the quarterly Staff Recognition Program must be used within 90 days of receipt.

If you do not use it, you will lose it!

Ramel Carter: Our tenth annual Safety Slogan Contest winner!

Congratulations to Ramel Carter, Building Environmental Services Technician in the Kennedy Zone, for winning our annual safety slogan contest. This was Ramel’s first time submitting a safety slogan. He joined Facilities Management last summer.

Safety is the first of the S.H.A.R.E. values we have for Facilities Management. The Safety Slogan Contest is developed to increase safety awareness and promote safety consciousness within FM. As the winner, Ramel received a pair of the Kamp-Rite chairs. Thanks to all who submitted entries.

By Clyde Derberry Facilities Business Office

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FACILITIES MANAGEMENT | Building Environmental Services and Recycling

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e have a few changes going on in the world of recycling. First, we have a new drop off location for pallets. Due to a change in pallet vendor and for ease of loading and unloading, we now store the pallets at the new recycling warehouse located behind the Facilities Management/ Police and Public Safety building on the left. During the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., the gates are normally open for easy drop off. If you arrive and the gates are locked, please stop in the BES&R office and a recycling team member can assist.

We are also updating signage around campus. Keep a lookout for new labels on the recycling Slim Jim® bins for container, paper, and landfill products.

These signs are colorful, informative, and

best of all, consistent. They all include the recycling hotline phone number 704-6870607!

We saved the best for last. Our new recycling education coordinator, Steve Olson, joined the team in July. His responsibilities include educating the growing UNC Charlotte population to reduce their consumption products they use, showing them how to recycle correctly, and encouraging them to reuse everyday objects in a sustainable manner. Through guest lessons, outreach programming, special events, and social media, he hopes to increase recycling participation rates on campus, with our amazing recycling team. He is making his way around campus introducing himself

to building liaisons and members of the FM team. By the way, he was selected as Business Affairs’ Giving Green cochampion. You will hear more on that soon.

Prior to coming to UNC Charlotte, he was an earth and environmental science teacher at West Charlotte High School.

He loves playing the ukulele, going to car shows, and has 17 pets! If you have not had the chance to meet Steve, please stop by his office / studio in the BES&R modular. You may contact Steve at solson10@uncc.edu and 704-687-8396.

By Darcy Everett Recycling

Recycling Warehouse

Steve Olson

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Capital Projects | FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

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he Scott Hall renovation, which all will agree compliments the South Village community, finished just in time for the 2018-2019 academic year. The project has taken 15 months to complete, but the time was well spent. Renovations for the 500-bed highrise facility built in 1972 included a new exterior membrane, window and roof replacements, new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems along with IT upgrades. Student rooms and restrooms have been renovated and the number of beds were reduced to 420 to accommodate student lounges.

Just a reminder that Moore Hall (built in 1969) will be demolished to make room for a new residence hall (Phase 16).

Sanford Hall is slated for demolition once construction of Phase 16 is completed.

The Academic Complex Renovation project, which encompasses the Denny, Macy, Barnard, Garinger, and Winningham buildings, is still ongoing. The renovation, which began May 2016, includes new windows, flooring, acoustic ceilings, interior finish upgrades, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades, and ADA accessibility renovations to all of the buildings. Phase 1 (Denny) was completed 2017 and Phase 2 (Macy and Barnard) just finished in time for the new academic year. Phase 3 (Garinger and Winningham) is scheduled to begin shortly with completion expected August 2019.

Academic Complex

Facilities Operations and Parking Complex

Construction on the Facilities Operations and Parking Services (FOPS) Complex is quickly coming to an end. The long-awaited facility will replace the current Facilities Operations and Parking and Transportation building which was constructed in 1976.

The new facility will accommodate Facilities Operations personnel, Parking and Transportation Services, Receiving and Stores as well as Transportation Motor Fleet and PaTS buses. Units will begin moving to the new facility after Labor Day. Once vacated, the old facility will be demolished to make room for the new science building.

Joyce Clay

Kudos to Joyce Clay for receiving an Award for Excellence and an Applause Card from Phil Jones at the July all employees session. Joyce was acknowledged for not only the 30 plus years she has given UNC Charlotte, but mostly for all she does day-to-day supporting the Capital Projects Team. Thank you Joyce Clay!

By Dorothy Vick Capital Projects

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FACILITIES MANAGEMENT | Facilities Information Systems

ARCHIBUS New Work Request Console

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new ARCHIBUS Work Request Console went live on July 10, 2018. The new console view is available within the Building Operation Management module and the Supervisor PA, Technician, Customer, and Financial Account Manager (FAM) roles. This new view provides an all-in-one functional view of active work requests organized by the process status.

A few of the user features include: • Reduce the paper process and printing for shops, zones and admin group.

• Provide an easier process to quickly locate and track status of all “active” work requests.

• Implement a new “Technician(s) Finished” status allowing technicians to indicate when their work is complete.

• Hands-On User Training for Facilities Operations, Grounds’ Supervisors, and lead personnel was conducted in Mid-July and August for the new Console view and work request processes.

The Facilities Information Systems team has worked diligently to resolve remaining bugs following its implementation. You may contact the FIS team at Dept-All-FIS-Group@uncc.edu or call 704 687-0552 with any ARCHIBUS questions or issues.

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Dipesh returned on July 13, 2018. He will be supporting the Building Automations System (BAS) application. His duties will involve working on FIN STACK and creating graphics within the BAS application. He will be tagging building automation points using the UNC Charlotte haystack tag model. He will also work on re-building graphics for air handlers, hot water, chill water systems, boilers, VAVs, and any other graphics needed.

acilities Information Systems (FIS) is pleased to welcome Dipeshkumar (Dipesh) Ingawale back as our Building Automation Temp.

Dipesh is a UNC Charlotte graduate student working on his Master of Science in Electrical Engineering. He

has application development experience gained from working previously as a research assistant in EPIC computer engineering research labs and from working with our team on BAS projects. He is originally from India and has lived in the Charlotte area for 3 1/2 years. His hobbies include reading, gaming, and cooking.

Dipesh is currently working in 219B, second floor area of the Facilities Management/Police and Public Safety building. His contact information dingawal@uncc.edu. Please stop by, say hello and introduce yourself.

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e recently said goodbye to James Adams, our AutoCAD Technician. James’ last day was June 29, 2018.

James had worked with Facilities Information Systems since August 15, 2016. During that time, he assisted with many surveying projects, space data updates, and AutoCAD drawing changes.

Please join Facilities Information System in wishing James the best in his future endeavors.

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By Pamela Duff Facilities Information Systems

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Kidney Buddies for Life!

Pictured left to right are Robert Braun, Robbie Braun, and Ken Braun

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obert Braun, known to many of us as Bubba, works in Facilities Operations’ Renovation Shop. He has been employed here since August 1997.

Bubba recently returned from a trip to Detroit. This was not your average family vacation to the Motor City; this was a chance to save a life.

Two years ago, Bubba’s brother, Ken Braun, found out that his kidneys were no longer functioning normally. Ken was on dialysis and in search of a kidney donor because his kidneys were less than 20 percent functional. Enlisting help from family members, Bubba’s sons were tested to see if they were a potential match for their uncle. After paperwork got lost in the mail, Bubba’s oldest son, Robbie Braun

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decided to take matters into his own hands. He flew to Detroit to see if he was a donor match. As luck would have it, he was. Regardless of not physically seeing his uncle in over ten years, Robbie Braun decided to donate his kidney to help save his uncle’s life. The operation went much better than expected. Robbie’s organ started functioning within minutes of being in Ken’s body. Ken and Robbie were also the talk of the hospital for sporting matching “Kidney Buddies for Life” t-shirts.

Three days ahead of schedule, they were both released from the hospital.

Being a supportive father and brother, Bubba helped look after the men while they recovered from their operations. He even helped around their house and did some repairs, not surprising since Bubba

is a key member of Facilities Operations Renovations Team. After approximately three weeks in and around the Detroit area, both Bubba and his son Robbie returned home to Robbie’s two excited children. When Ken asked Robbie if he would do it again, he said “Yes,” and teasingly added, “If you get tired of it, can I have it back?”

While the road to recovery will be a long one for Ken, thanks to Bubba and his son, Ken will have many more years to share with his brother, nephews, and family

By Mary Hajtovik Facilities Operations

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he seventh annual Appalachian Energy Summit, held at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC, was attended by over 25 staff, faculty, and students from UNC Charlotte. FM employees from Capital Projects, Automotive, Recycling and Waste Reduction, Design Services, and the Sustainability Office joined forces in this small mountain town to collaborate and learn new ways in which we could reduce our impact with our peers from other institutions.

Over the course of the three days, our attendees had the opportunity to attend breakout sessions on: High Performance Campus Design, Academic Integration, Transportation-Orientated Opportunities, Zero Waste/Waste Reduction, and Energy Reduction. Some of the brightest minds in the state on these topics were in attendance, as well as other representatives who were not from UNC Charlotte.

As a campus, we are always looking for ways in which we can reduce our impact on the environment and operate a little more efficiently. Hopefully this Summit sparked some ideas that our entire 30,000 plus member community will be able to benefit from!

Campus Sustainability Week October 15-19 October 15 at 8:00 am – Tree Banding Volunteers are needed to help protect our campus trees from their sworn enemy: the cankerworm. Exact location is still to be determined, though this will be well communicated once known.

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veryone (or at least we hope everyone!) enjoys living and working in a place where the water is pure, the air is clean, and the land around us is free of pollution. In support of these basic appreciations, the Sustainability Office, with support from Recycling and Waste Management, Parking and Transportation Services, and many more, will be holding our annual fall Campus Sustainability Week this October! Staff will have four opportunities to get involved and help support the clean community we all hold dear.

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October 16 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Campus Cleanup The grounds crew does an amazing job of keeping this campus pristine, but some places that are harder to access on a regular basis need a bit of attention too.

Staff, faculty, family, friends, or whoever else that is looking to rid the campus of any hidden trash and discarded recyclables is welcome to join in.

Cleanup supply stations will be located at McMillan Greenhouse, South Village, and Motorsports Lab.

October 19 from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Collection If you are looking for a way to responsibly dispose of that old 8-track player, Atari, desktop computer, vintage cell phone and charger, or anything else that can be plugged in or powered up with batteries, the E-Waste Collection is the event for you! Stop by the Recycling and Waste Management warehouse behind the police station to drop it off! All components with personal or sensitive information will be handled by a licensed and insured handler of such technology.

By Tyler Sytsma Facilities Planning - Sustainability

October 17 from 10:00 am -2:00 pm Transportation Fair Located once again in CHHS Plaza, come learn about all the options you have in getting from point A to point B! With the light rail, bike share, and other opportunities to take advantage of, a less impactful (both on your wallet and in emissions) method of transportation may become your new norm.

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UNC Charlotte joins Clean Construction Partnership

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he University of North Carolina Charlotte has taken a step to improve air quality for its students, staff, and neighbors during construction on the growing campus.

Clean Air Carolinas helped UNC Charlotte staff understand the air quality and health impacts of diesel-fueled engines commonly used in construction. They also provided information on best practices for guidelines and monitoring of construction equipment.

Inspired by the recent actions of two major healthcare companies in our region, Novant Health and Atrium Health, UNC

Charlotte added diesel emission reduction standards to the University’s Design and Construction Manual. UNC Charlotte is the first university to join these healthcare leaders in the Medical Advocates for Healthy Air (MAHA) Clean Construction Partnership.

The new standards discourage unnecessary idling of equipment at construction sites and require all construction equipment on site to use the lowest exhaust-emitting machinery.

Diesel engines must meet the US Environmental Protection Agency’s Tier 4 standards. These cleaner engines have been available since 2008, and all diesel

engines manufactured since 2014 will meet the Tier 4 standard.

The burning of diesel fuels produces particulate matter, a toxic blend of fine and microscopic particles, and nitrous oxides, a component of smog. Exposure to particulate matter has been shown to have adverse health effects. The cleaner, Tier 4 engines that UNC Charlotte will require can reduce particulate matter pollution by as much as 96 percent compared to equipment from the 1990’s that could still be in use today.

By Mike Lizotte Facilities Planning - Sustainability

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Shawn Kelly: COAA New Board Member

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he Construction Owners Association of America (COAA) board of directors appointed Shawn Kelly as an interim director to serve on the board beginning June 1 through December 31, 2018.

Shawn Kelly, project coordinator and landscape planner in Design Services is an active member of COAA and serves on the Emerging Professionals Task Force. Board service is a chance to grow personally and professionally, to develop skills, gain unique experience and make lasting connections with a team of passionate and motivated professionals.

Congratulations Shawn!

Source: https://www.coaa.org

It’s time to plan Facilities Management’s annual Holiday Party Supervisors, please send the name of your willing volunteer to Bevery Imes at brimes@uncc.edu by August 24.

Mark Your Calendar October

August

2 - FM New Employee Orientation 14 - Quarterly Supervisors Forum 16 - University Convocation 17 - Retirement Celebration for Mr. Philip Jones 21 - First Day of Fall Classes

4 - FM New Employee Orientation 15-19 - Sustainability Week 18 - All Employees Meeting (day shifts) 26 - Strategic Planning Session

September

13 - Quarterly Supervisors Forum 22-23 - Thanksgiving Holiday

2 - Labor Day Holiday

November

Phil Jones presents Diana Parks with the safe team of the quarter certificate. Both will retire before the next all employee meetings

Are You a Member of WeSave?

Visit http://www.wesave.com/ to sign up or login for all types of discounts for State employees.

WeSave is the Nation’s first no-cost discount network and loyalty program exclusively for active and retired public employees at the state and local government level.

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Happy Birthday to You! August - October 2018

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Charlotte, NC 28223-0001

Facilities management

Nearly 300 of Facilities Management’s 400 plus first and second staff posed for a last group photo with Mr. Jones at our last all employees meeting on July 26. Congratulations and thank you to Mr. Jones!

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