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Current Facilities and Asset Management (FAM) Projects
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Recently Completed FAM Projects Fire Station #1 Kitchen Remodel FAM completed a full kitchen replacement project at Fire Station #1, 2441 13th Street. The project include replacement of the existing cabinetry and countertops and the installaton of new appliances. In addition, the old linoleum floors were stripped and a new concrete topping slab was installed. Approximately 60 square feet of new workspace was added to the kitchen. See before and after photos below.
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Fire Station #6 - Removal of Solar Tanks and Replacement of Mechanical Room Floor FAM completed a mechanical system replacement project at Fire Station #6 in Gunbarrel. The project included the removal of old water storage tanks and installation of a new hot water solar system with new roof panels, high efficiency furnaces and hot water heaters and also included additional mechanical ducts for better air distribution. FAM was able to provide an additional 25 square feet of living space with the revisions.  New Mechanical Room at Fire Station #6
 Fire Station #6 New Mechanical Room
 New Solar Panels at Fire Station #6
The Historic Union Pacific Depot Move The Historic Union Pacific Depot, built in 1890, was moved at the beginning of October 2008. Many people were responsible for the successful move and final placement, including Glenn Magee, FAM's Facilities Design and Construction Manager, structural engineer Henry Lopez and architect Margaret Hansen. Rocky Mountain Structural Movers of Parker, Co. sucessfully lifted and transported the 400 ton building from the Crossroad Commons shoipping center, to the new Transit Village site on the northeast corner of 30th and Pearl streets. Here are some photos from the move:
 Moving east on Pearl Street
 Moving out onto 30th Street
 Depot being lifted by hydraulic jacks
Park Central 3rd Floor Remodel FAM is currently in the process of completing an interior remodel of the Planning and Development Services offices located on the third floor of the Park Central Building, 1739 Broadway. The project's goals included:
The project included a new reception desk, four new project specialist desks, replacement of ceiling tiles and light fixtures, upgrades to the conference room and new paint and carpet throughout the area. "Environmentally friendly" products used in the project included: bamboo, slate tile, zero VOC paints, formadehyde-free plywood and high recycled content carpet. Look at some of the after photos below:   Boulder Reservoir Concessions Area Early this summer, FAM completed remodeling the concessions area at the Boulder Reservoir. The project revised the way customers use the space and also provided a bright and attractive snack bar for all to visit. Downtown Campus Solar Panel Installation FAM helped coordinate the installation of photovoltaic panels on the Park Central and Municipal buildings in October and November of 2008. The panels will generate approximately 30,000 KWh of electricity annually and were installed by Lighthouse Solar (Park Central) and Simple Solar (Municipal). Both systems were donated by an anonymous donor through the Center for Resource Conservation. Current Projects Restoration of the Historic Arbor and Trolley Stop at Chautauqua Park FAM is currently working with Mark Diament, an architect who specializes in historic restoration, to restore the stone entry arch and trolley stop at Chautauqua Park. The project will include masonry repairs and general restoration. FAM has recently started the renovation of a city owned building located at 1301 Arapahoe Ave. In the past, the building served as an assistance center for the homeless. The building is now being converted for use by the Environmental and Zoning Enforcement Division. The project should be complete in January 2009. This project will also include minor changes to the Atrium Building, 1300 Canyon, needed to accommodate staff from the Offices of Environmental Affairs and Economic Vitality. FAM is nearing completion of code-related work at Flatirons Event Center located at Flatirons Golf Course. The project included egress work and other measures needed to improve area safety. FAM is working with the Fire Department on development of a new Regional Fire Training Center to be built adjacent to the Boulder Reservoir, at the base of the Reservoir's dam. The project recently received Planning Board approval of the Site Review and contruction is set to start in the first quarter of 2009. The first phase of the project will include an administration building, training tower and a burn building. The facility will be used by a number of area fire districts to simulate real-life fire fighting conditions. The land planning consultant firm of Design Studios West will provide planning services and Roth + Roth Sheppard Architects will help us get the project underway this year. Construction is planned to start in the first quarter of 2008.
Work is underway to replace the 60,000 square foot roof of the Main Library. The project includes removal of all old roofing material from the building and replacing them with an updated membrane system with added insulation. Upcoming FAM Projects Electrical system reconfiguration and remodel for new Communications Center at the Public Safety Building FAM will oversee the updating and replacement of the electrical system at the Public Safety Building, 1805 33rd Street, to accommodate new work consoles for the Emergency Communications and Dispatch functions. The project will also include the installation of new emergency generators and transfer switches, a new UPS system and all associated wiring for modifications to the generator, line-power system and emergency power distribution. Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art Elevator FAM has recently received bids for the construction and installation of an elevator at the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, 1750 13th Street. Work will also include structural, mechanical and electrical service upgrades. Construction will start in January 2009. Last Updated on Monday, 24 August 2009 13:36 |
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