Safety enhancements stem from workplace fatality
The July death of a University of Wisconsin–Madison electrician has led to several important safety procedures being reviewed and re-emphasized, safety officials reported today.
Tag: campus facilities & construction
Education Building renovations win top environmental ranking
The 111-year-old Education Building’s recent renovations have given the building new life and made it the first and only building in the UW System to receive the highest ranking for a green-built building: LEED Platinum.
Utility project at Charter Street and Observatory Drive nears end
The underground utility project at North Charter Street and Observatory Drive should be completed by mid-October, says Rob Kennedy of Transportation Services.
Alumni Park: A gift to the heart of UW-Madison
A new promenade and green space called Alumni Park along the shore of Lake Mendota at the east end of the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus will soon be a vibrant area where students and alumni can enjoy their Wisconsin experience.
Memorial Union set to undergo renovations, upgrades
Starting next summer, the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Memorial Union will begin a two-year renovation project, giving the campus icon its first comprehensive restoration in nearly 85 years.
Traffic update: Lane closure on West Dayton Street
Starting this week, West Dayton Street will be down to one lane between Charter Street and Mills Street due to the Charter Street Heating Plant project. There will be flaggers in both directions and motorists and bicyclists should be on the lookout for them and follow their directions. The lane closure is expected to continue …
Traffic update: Construction at Charter Street and Observatory Drive
The underground utility project on Observatory Drive and Charter Street is moving into its final phase.
Kids at work: Contractor uses goats to clear hillside
The School of Human Ecology building project on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus attracted numerous visitors this week, as contractor J.P. Cullen & Sons used goats to clear brush from a steep hillside. Thirty-two goats from The Green Goats, of Burlington, Wis., chomped tunnels through dense vegetation and walked up to the construction fence to check out the visitors.
Statement regarding the death of electrician Brad Krause
Here is a statement from Interim Chancellor David Ward regarding the death of University of Wisconsin-Madison electrician Brad Krause following an incident late Tuesday afternoon in the Humanities Building:
Bascom Hill elm tree set for removal
A large American Elm tree located on the south side of the Education Building has succumbed to Dutch elm disease after years of attempts to save it. Crews began to remove the tree, one of the largest on the campus, today.
Update: UW-Madison electrician dies from injuries
A University of Wisconsin-Madison electrician involved in a suspected electrocution on Tuesday has died, according to authorities.
Air conditioning reported at normal levels
Campus facilities officials reported Thursday that they were able to meet the cooling needs of UW-Madison overnight and that the air-conditioning situation appears to have returned to near-normal conditions.
Visitor & Information Programs office moves to Union South
Visitor & Information Programs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has moved its administrative office to the new Union South.
Campus utility reconstruction: Short-term hassle buys long-term benefit
The construction site at the north end of Charter Street provides a graphic view of the complex upgrade of campus underground utilities that pedestrians and drivers have been dodging at various other campus locations for years.
Work on North and South Halls preserves history, character
The two oldest buildings on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus have gotten a strong dose of tender loving care in recent months, with careful attention to preserving their historic status and character.
Campus architects gather at UW-Madison
The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s 933 acres of campus will serve as both host and laboratory when university architects from across the U.S. and Canada descend on Wisconsin.
New School of Nursing building, WIMR research tower included in budget
“We are … turning away three well-qualified applicants for every one we accept”
UW-Madison conservation goals heeded and exceeded
In a season traditionally devoted to reflection and new beginnings, a campus program is celebrating its successes and looking ahead to new goals.
Willow Creek pedestrian bridge renamed
The pedestrian bridge that crosses Willow Creek near the Natatorium will soon be known as the Harman Bridge.