If Only We Knew Then, What We Know Now...

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1 If Only We Knew Then, What We

2 Moderator: Mary Edgington Director, Bowen-Thompson Student Union, BGSU Panelists: Mike Muse, AIA Architect / Partner, the Collaborative inc Mike Schuessler Project Manager, Office of Design and Construction, BGSU Gale Swanka Senior Associate Director, Bowen-Thompson Student Union, BGSU Bob Waddle Assistant Vice President for Capital Planning, BGSU

3 Phase I: Building the Bowen-Thompson Student Union

4 Phase I: Building the Bowen- Thompson Student Union Timeline Spring 1995 Committee formed to begin addressing needs of a new student union facility at BGSU November 1996 Feasibility study team assembled, included WTW Architects; Tripp, Umbach & Associates; Thomas Ricca Associates; Byers Engineering. Spring 1997 Feasibility study conducted; completed May 1997 February 1998 Basic building program study completed

5 Phase I: Building the Bowen- Thompson Student Union Timeline, con t Spring 1998 Summer 1998 December 1999 Spring 2000 April-May 2000 Architect selection process; the Collaborative inc., and Perry, Dean, Rogers, Partners selected; also, Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc., and The Baker Group. Design phase begins University Union closes at the end of Fall semester All furniture and equipment moved out of University Union Construction bids let Prout Residence Hall razed

6 Phase I: Building the Bowen- Thompson Student Union Timeline, con t Summer 2000 Asbestos abated in University Union New utility tunnels constructed on north end of site August 2000 Primary construction on student union begun February 2001 Food vendor RFP s due January 9, 2002 Student Union staff move in January 14,2002 Doors open to Bowen-Thompson Student Union April 27, 2002 Official dedication of Bowen-Thompson Student Union

7 Process for Phase II Development of list of items Funding sources identified Possible hire of A/E Contractor bids Work begins Weekly contractor meetings Sign-off Phase II complete

8 Phase II: Scope A. Deferred items from Phase I B. Correction of problems that developed (post warranty) C. Living in the building (hindsight)

9 Phase II: Scope Deferred items from Phase I Restroom grout sealing Mechanical room waterproofing Window blind additions Expanded wireless coverage Building paging & music

10 Phase II: Scope Correction of problems that developed Ballroom HVAC sensor split A/V Equipment room temperatures Delaminating stair nosing Food court sign Floor outlets covers Cracking floor coverings Concrete replacement

11 Phase II: Scope Living in the building Way finding signage Theatre curtains UV impact on Bookstore displays Additional signage at loading dock Utility meters

12 Phase II: Scope Living in the building Added microphone inputs More fluorescent dimming systems More permanent projection systems Modifications to room controls Some more secure : some more accessible

13 Phase II: Scope Living in the building Additional data ports Time clock South elevator security Starbucks

14 Phase II: Scope Living in the building Plaza planters

15 Phase II: Budget Total $480,000 Source of funds: Student Union AIP -- $150,000/yr Student Union reserve Dining & Bookstore AIP funds Change orders were minimal: <5% Starbucks $136,000 Source of funds: Dining AIP

16 Phase II: Timeline July 2003-August 2004: Planning for Phase II August 2004: Bids let September 14, 2004: Pre-construction meeting with contractors October 2004: Work begins Weekly meetings then commenced March 8, 2005: Final Phase II meeting with contractors

17 Challenges Staff changes Keeping the building open during work Safety during work Security of equipment

18 Outstanding Items Ballroom floor HVAC Leaks windows, some pipes Exterior steps to Ballroom Gates AV closet temperatures Ballroom & Theater Cable TV in 228 Building security

19 Lessons Learned Building opened before it was ready Change from Carnation Café to Starbucks Retail to Art Gallery HVAC commissioning Maintaining same staff throughout Include more Student Union staff in process Food court design

20 Lessons Learned, con t Ballroom A & B bathrooms & pre-function space Wendy s Recreation & Games areas Pub design Office suites

21 Things We Would Never Change Bookstore in Union Only 3 administrative offices in building Presidential Suite Glass ties the outside to the inside Hardwood floor in Ballroom Terrazzo Cooperation between BGSU Design & Construction and the Collaborative inc.

22 Questions?