Facilities News
Iowa State University Facilities Planning and Management

Volume 13, Issue 2

August 2000

In This Issue

From the Desk of Chris Ahoy
New plazas improve campus
Facilities goes to the fair
Facilities goes "logo"
Sixth Street revisions
FP&M hosts Big XII conference
Status of roof repairs
Chemical clean-out
A flurry of summer events
Pigs on promenade
Year-end funded projects
Upcoming construction projects
Letters of appreciation
Other recognition
Promotions/Reclass/Transfers
New Employees
A special visitor
Retirements
Upcoming Retirements
In memory of

Utility Locates Go On-line

By Randy Larabee and Lynette Evans

Utilities Electrical Distribution worked with the Computer Support staff to create a web-based utility locates request form. The on-line request form is available on the FP&M external page in the Online forms box.

The web form is very similar to the paper form except the map requirement has been simplified. To request locates on campus, the requester can enter a building name and give an approximate distance and direction from a building. They can also use the notes field to list additional information to assist the locator. In the event that the building list does not work for your request or the locate is away from the main campus, you can use the second notes box to describe the location and type of work.

This form can be used to request locates for ISU facilities located in Story or Boone County only. If you have a locate request at other facilities please call Iowa One Call at 1-800-292-8989 and they will notify the appropriate utilities. There is a link to our policy on how locates are completed that you can also review. The form will be sent automatically to Electric Distribution and you will receive confirmation via e-mail with a locate reference number.

Please use the form and contact Randy Larabee (294-2716) or Tony Selch (294-5340) if you have questions or comments.

 

Custodial Services soon to be On-line

By Dick Reckseen

Custodial Services in conjunction with the Computer Support staff is developing a web page that will promote our department and provide a valuable service to our customers. This page will allow our customers to access information about the custodial teams and provide a basic understanding of the team design and starpoint structure. Information about the team’s mission and vision, the team members and the buildings they service, and the standards and frequencies of service will be available as well. This site is also the home of a pilot program that will allow customers to request basic services through the web and the teams and facilitators the means to address and monitor the performance of these requests. Although this site is not up and running yet, it promises to be an innovative and exciting way for our department to meet the needs of our customers.

Facilities News is a quarterly publication produced for our staff, retirees, and other interested readers. Ideas and suggestions for the next issue are always welcome and appreciated.

Mail: % Gloria Erickson
Iowa State University
Facilities Planning & Management
108 General Services Building
Ames, IA 50011-4001
Phone: 515-294-7977
Fax: 515-294-4593
E-mail: gerickso@iastate.edu


Facilities News contributors/staff

Chris Ahoy Rick Fox Mark Nelson
Lea Bartley Mike Hamilton Lisa Orgler
Bob Currie Sally Houser Dick Reckseen
Rhonda Deaton Lou Keigley Marcy Roberts
Darla DeGroot Anne Krapfl Lynn Seiler
Chad Deike Randy Larabee Carol Swenson
Kerry Dixon Sue Mallas Lola Van Wyk
Betty Eckroad Caroline Mallon Jeff Witt
Tim Ellis George Mellen Gordon Woods

Writer:
Lynette Evans
Editor: Gloria Erickson Web version by: John Hoffman