Monday, October 23, 2006

• The contractor for the Student Parking Lot Lighting Project began digging the trench in Lot #2.  As the trench is being dug, they are running the conduit for the wiring and backfilling the trench as they finish running the conduit. 
  • Pouring of the concrete bases for the new light poles at Lot #3 has been delayed until tomorrow, while they wait for the soil to dry out.
• At the Dental School , the Phase 2 mechanical contractor is on site making a check-list of all the thermostats and actuators that require repair/replacement on the 2nd & 3rd floors.
  • The Phase 2 electrical contractor is working on completing punch-list items on the 1st floor of the Clinic Building .
• The environmental remediation contractor returned to 1542 Tulane Ave. today to clean out the drains and sump pits in the basement.
• The test and startup for the Central Utility Plant VFD and motor has been moved to Tuesday at the request of Entergy. 
  • The older motor will be tested with the VFD and the new filter.  
  • Corrections to the amp output monitor will be made to the new VFD while the older motor is being tested. 
  • When the test has been completed, the refurbished motor and new equipment will be put back into service.