http://www.fmu.uts.edu.au RSS v2.0 feed of UTS: Facilities Management Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:34:18 +1000 en-us http://www.uts.edu.au/images/css/utslogo.gif http://www.fmu.uts.edu.au 201 75 UTS: Facilities Management http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=29678 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:36:11 +1000 <p><strong>The UTS Tower&rsquo;s upgrade is still in the early phases but site investigations and fire services upgrades are nearing completion. </strong></p> <p>Demolition in new toilet areas has started on around a quarter of floors receiving new amenities.</p> <p>The power shutdowns that have affected... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=29679 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:35:57 +1000 <p><strong>The start of 2012 marks the end of excavation works for the Broadway Building and the start of this phase for the Dr Chau Chak Wing Building, Thomas Street Building and Library Retrieval System.</strong></p> <p>Excavation is generally the most disruptive phase of Master Plan projects due... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=29634 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:35:40 +1000 <p><strong>2012 will be a year of intense activity for the Master Plan. Here is an overview of some good news - projects which have recently completed or are about to complete.</strong></p> <p><strong>GREAT HALL AND BALCONY ROOM - LEVEL 5, UTS TOWER<br /> </strong></p> <ul> <li>It's official... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=29667 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:35:18 +1000 <p><strong>It's official: the new Great Hall and Balcony Room are open! But do you think the 'great' has been put back into the Great Hall?<br /> </strong></p> <p><strong>View our first 'Your Say'&nbsp;<a href="http://youtu.be/C6vfN7vO_Qs"> video</a>, have your say on </strong><strong><a href="https... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=29430 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:44:24 +1000 <p><strong>As we reported in <a href="http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/masterplan/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=29164">December</a>, major work on Alumni Green is about to start, with excavation for both the <a href="http://www.fmu.uts.edu.au/masterplan/projects/thomas-st.html">Thomas Street</a... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=29273 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:50:01 +1000 <p><strong>Although works have been underway on site for the past month, the excavation is still at a very early stage.</strong></p> <p>The focus has been on the archaeological dig. To date, the archaeological consultants have not made any significant finds.</p> <p>Early demolition and site remediation... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=29166 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:33:04 +1000 <p><strong>The Great Hall and Balcony Room were finished ahead of schedule to host the new venue&rsquo;s first event &ndash; the <a href="http://newsroom.uts.edu.au/events/2011/12/uts-graduate-fashion-show-2011">UTS Graduate Fashion Show</a>.</strong><br /> <br /> The Great Hall found itself in good... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=29168 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 09:28:17 +1000 <p><strong>Master Plan for 2011 is almost over &ndash; we'd like your feedback on how you were impacted by the Campus Master Plan in 2011, and how we can improve things for 2012. </strong></p> <p><strong>To have your say, please email us at: </strong><a href="mailto:Masterplan.feedback@uts.edu.au?subject... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=29164 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 09:11:55 +1000 <p><strong>Major work on Alumni Green is about to start, with excavation for both the <a href="http://www.fmu.uts.edu.au/masterplan/projects/thomas-st.html">Thomas Street</a> and <a href="http://www.fmu.uts.edu.au/masterplan/projects/library-retrieval-system.html">Library Retrieval System</a> beginning... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=29167 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:26:46 +1000 <p><strong>Summer is no holiday for the various project teams running an extensive program of campus improvements.</strong></p> <p>December and January provide a small window in which to carry out numerous works needed across the campus at a time when there are fewer students and staff to impact.<... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=29161 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:26:37 +1000 <p><strong>Excavation for the new <a href="http://www.fmu.uts.edu.au/masterplan/projects/broadway.html">Broadway Building</a> </strong><strong>is almost complete - on track to finish mid-January 2012. </strong></p> <p>The new building will be home to the Faculty of Engineering and IT from 2014. Construction... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=29165 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:25:42 +1000 <p><strong>Work ramps up next week through to end of January 2012 for the <a href="http://www.fmu.uts.edu.au/masterplan/projects/building6-podium.html">Building 6 Podium Extension</a>. All staff and students who use Building 6 should read this story to understand the impact.<br /> </strong></p> <p... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=28925 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:51:08 +1000 <p><strong>The final stage of major work on Alumni Green is about to get underway, with excavation for both the <a href="http://www.fmu.uts.edu.au/masterplan/projects/thomas-st.html">Thomas Street</a> and Library Retrieval System starting in December.</strong><br /> <br /> The western half of Alumni... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=28831 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:50:48 +1000 <p><strong>Work is set to ramp up this month through to end of January 2012 for the <a href="http://www.fmu.uts.edu.au/masterplan/projects/building6-podium.html">Building 6 Podium Extension</a>.</strong></p> <p>The construction work is creating new-look teaching and learning spaces in Building 6, levels... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=28833 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:50:32 +1000 <p><strong>The completion of new clinical labs, classrooms and study areas on level 6 has signaled the beginning of work on level 7, Building 10 for the new UTS Short Courses facility.</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong>The second stage of the upgrade to the Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery &amp; Health... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=28832 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:50:23 +1000 <p><strong>The much anticipated Building 1 core upgrade is edging closer to reality with UTS poised to appoint a new lift supplier and a contractor for the services and toilet upgrade</strong>.</p> <p>Preparatory works are also just about complete, with most tenancies reconfigured to make space for... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=28837 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:49:22 +1000 <p>UTS is currently creating new teaching and learning spaces for the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Arts and Social&nbsp;Sciences (FASS).</p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold;">&nbsp;</span><strong>SCIENCE - Anatomy labs (CB01.02 and CB04.07)<br /> </strong></p> <p><strong><img src="http... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=28872 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:48:58 +1000 <p><strong>Over the next 2.5 years, UTS&rsquo;s iconic (and infamous) Building 1 Tower will undergo its most significant upgrade since it was built almost almost 40 years ago. Staged over 2012/2013, UTS will install new and improved lifts accessing all floors of the Tower.</strong></p> <p><strong... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=28377 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:13:37 +1000 <p><strong>The next five years will be ones of radical change for Ultimo. Not only will there be the completion of buildings at UTS, including the Dr Chau Chak Wing Building and the Broadway Building, but the Central Park development and the Powerhouse Museum's refurbishment will also revitalise the... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=28378 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:13:19 +1000 <p>Science and Health at UTS have a reputation for the applied focus of their degrees, where students learn and experience laboratory work in modern, state-of-the-art facilities.</p> <p>To cater for this, UTS is creating new teaching and learning spaces around campus.<span style="font-weight: bold... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=28357 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:15:10 +1000 <p><strong>Work is well under way for the <a href="http://www.fmu.uts.edu.au/masterplan/projects/building6-podium.html">Building 6 Podium&nbsp;Extension</a> project, due to be completed March 2012.</strong></p> <p>The construction work is defining the new-look teaching and learning spaces in Building... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=28356 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:14:07 +1000 <p><strong>In a major milestone, early works are about to start on site for the Gehry-designed Dr Chau Chak Wing Building. </strong></p> <p>The early works comprise the demolition, excavation and <a href="#site">site remediation</a> required ahead of construction of the building starting in March/April... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=28355 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:13:24 +1000 <p><strong>New, improved lifts and new toilet facilities on all floors - that's the plan for an upgrade of the core of the UTS Tower.</strong></p> <p>Over the next 2.5 years UTS&rsquo;s iconic (and infamous) Building 1 Tower will undergo its most signifcant upgrade since it was built almost almost... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=28345 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 17:07:24 +1000 <p><strong>Progress inside the Great Hall is clear to see now. Milestones continue to be reached this month and the Balcony Room is shaping up to be a stunning addition to a completely reinvented space.<br /> </strong></p> <p>On track to finish in November, here is an update in pictures from the site... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=28343 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 17:02:08 +1000 <p><strong>New state-of-the-art teaching and research laboratories opened this week for the Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery &amp; Health on level 6, Building 10 (Broadway side). </strong></p> <p>Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery &amp; Health (FNMH) students will be getting a taste of emergency room and birthing... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=28342 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 17:01:21 +1000 <p><strong>The green above the Sports Hall will reopen mid November but other parts of Alumni Green will be closed until mid 2014 due to the new Thomas Street Building and Library Retrieval System.<br /> </strong></p> <p>Work on the Great Hall and Building 1 ramp are now approaching completion. By... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=28341 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 17:00:43 +1000 <p><strong>Excavation on the Broadway Building site has stepped up a notch in recent weeks. <br /> </strong></p> <p>The new <a href="http://www.fmu.uts.edu.au/masterplan/projects/broadway.html">Broadway Building</a> will be home to the Faculty of Engineering and IT from 2014. The project is in the... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=28340 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:57:56 +1000 <p><strong>It's no secret that parts of Ultimo have been ripe for improvement.&nbsp; Plans underway now will see a new and regenerated precinct for Ultimo in the next 5 years.<br /> </strong></p> <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=28338 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:38:09 +1000 <p><strong>Program Management Office (PMO) has its first site office, located in Building 10, Level 2. </strong></p> <p>The previous tenants, Designing Out Crime, were relocated to Level 3, Building 10 earlier this year.<br /> <br /> The office, known as &lsquo;PMO site office 1&rsquo; provides a... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=28046 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:43:42 +1000 <p><strong>If you want to know about plans to create your future campus now, check out the latest City Campus Master Plan exhibition.<br /> </strong></p> <p>Walk from Building 1 through to Building 2 on level 4 and you'll see new exhibition boards highlighting various Master Plan projects.<br />... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=27946 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 10:06:10 +1000 <p><strong>UTS aims to be a leader in collaborative research and a preferred research partner for industry, business, government and the professions. </strong></p> <p>To cater for this, UTS is upgrading and creating new research spaces around campus like the new research space&nbsp;at Blackfriars.... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=28033 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:50:30 +1000 <p><strong>The proposed Thomas Street building will mainly service the Faculty of Science, providing new teaching, learning, research and social spaces for the Faculty and UTS. <br /> </strong></p> <p><strong>But what do you think of the design?</strong></p> <p><strong>We get your thoughts on this... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=28032 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:57:45 +1000 <p><strong>New, improved lifts and new toilet facilities on all floors - that's the plan for an upgrade of the core of the UTS Tower.</strong></p> <p><img width="320" alt="Propsed new floor plan showing central lift lobby area and toilets" src="http://www.fmu.uts.edu.au/masterplan/images/1109-InProgressemail... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=27944 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:49:28 +1000 <p><strong>New state of the art teaching and research laboratories will open later this month for Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery &amp; Health on level 6, Building 10 (Broadway side). </strong></p> <p>To learn more about the upgrade, visit <a href="http://www.fmu.uts.edu.au/masterplan/projects/fnmh.html... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=27943 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:49:20 +1000 <p><strong>Construction on the Great Hall and ramp into Building 1 will enter the final phase next month. Work starts before the end of the year on the western half of Alumni Green.<br /> </strong></p> <p>Excavation will start on the western half of Alumni Green (in front of Building 2) before the... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=27942 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:49:10 +1000 <p><strong>The Great Hall is being reinvented, making the former space almost unrecognisable now.<br /> </strong></p> <p>Contractors are drilling, sawing and constructing into the next phase of the project, due to finish in November.</p> <p><img width="351" height="200" alt="Work is progressing well... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=27941 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:48:59 +1000 <p><strong>Excavation on the Broadway Building site is on track to finish by the end of the year.<br /> </strong></p> <p>The new <a href="http://www.fmu.uts.edu.au/masterplan/projects/broadway.html">Broadway Building</a> will be home to the Faculty of Engineering and IT from 2014. The project is in... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=27747 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 14:25:18 +1000 <p><strong>A whimsical artwork inspired by old bird books now adorns fencing around the Great Hall construction site.</strong></p> <p>The artwork, entitled &lsquo;The UTS Book of Birds&rsquo;, is the creation of two UTS lecturers from the School of Design, Zoe Sadokierski and Kate Sweetapple.</p>... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=27698 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:44:36 +1000 <p><strong>Excavation on the Broadway Building site is due to hit rock later this month - but it's on track to finish by the end of the year.<br /> </strong></p> <p>The new <a href="http://www.fmu.uts.edu.au/masterplan/projects/broadway.html">Broadway Building</a> will be home to the Faculty of Engineering... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=27694 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:44:17 +1000 <p><strong>Integrated technology, polished concrete floors, bold colours and exposed finishes define the new-look teaching and learning spaces in Building 6.</strong></p> <p>The design by architects Gardner Wetherill creates a mixture of formal and informal teaching and learning spaces on levels 3... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=27693 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:43:51 +1000 <p>UTS is constantly upgrading and creating <strong>new spaces </strong>around campus for <strong>teaching and learning</strong>. Take a look at some recent examples of your future campus now.<strong><br /> <br /> </strong><strong>KURING-GAI (KG01.04 and KG01.05)<br /> </strong></p> <p><strong>... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=27697 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:41:50 +1000 <p><strong>Construction has started on part of level 6, Building 10 (Broadway side). </strong></p> <p>Finding your way around can be challenging<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>while new spaces are created for <a href="http://www.fmu.uts.edu.au/masterplan/projects/fnmh.html">Faculty of Nursing... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=27641 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 10:43:45 +1000 <p><strong>Yura Mudang, the new on-campus student accommodation, </strong><strong>provides 720 beds across a 13-level tower </strong><strong>at the heart of the city campus</strong><strong>.<strong> It i</strong>s the second project to be completed under the University&rsquo;s <a href="http://www.fmu... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=26990 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:54:21 +1000 <p><strong>Excavation is now underway on the new Broadway Building site.<br /> </strong></p> <p>Site set up for the excavation is almost complete and work continues with<strong> bulk excavation</strong> expected to start late <strong>June </strong>with <strong>noisier rock excavation</strong> expected... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=26595 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:58:25 +1000 <p><strong>UTS has identified a &lsquo;Preferred Paths&rsquo; network to help improve the safety of staff, students and visitors on its City Campus.</strong> This includes a number of future paths, which will be implemented through improved management and design.</p> <p>People commuting between the... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=26947 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:55:48 +1000 <p><strong>The construction site set up for Building 1 ramp and <a href="http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/masterplan/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=26946">Great Hall upgrade</a> is almost complete.</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>The remainder of the site set up needs to happen in stages (refer to site plan... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=26942 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:12:55 +1000 <p><strong>The podium extentsion of Building 6 will provide new teaching and learning spaces located underneath the new Student Housing Tower.</strong></p> <p>The detailed design should be complete by the end of June with construction works starting shortly thereafter. The design has been developed... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=26937 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 14:34:56 +1000 <p><strong>W</strong><strong>ork is underway in Building 10 to relocate Financial Services Unit (FSU) and provide new teaching, learning and and research labs for Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery &amp; Health.<br /> </strong></p> <p>Double glazing is now installed on Broadway facing windows in Building... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=26925 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:40:54 +1000 <p><strong>The UTS Student Housing Tower officially opens in July, making it the </strong><strong>second project completed under the City Campus Master Plan.</strong></p> <p>Finishing touches and final fitout works are being made to the new building which some students will be calling home from next... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=26876 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 09:01:01 +1000 <p>UTS is constantly upgrading and creating <strong>new spaces </strong>around campus for <strong>teaching and learning</strong>. Here are some of the latest works that have been completed.<br /> <br /> <strong>RECENT WORKS<br /> <br /> </strong><strong>BUILDING 2, LEVEL 4 (CB02.04)</strong></p... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=26854 Mon, 30 May 2011 13:12:51 +1000 <p><strong>The Broadway Building site is being prepared for its next phase: excavation.<br /> </strong></p> <p>Initial site set up for the excavation starts this week with<strong> bulk excavation</strong> expected to start late <strong>June </strong>with <strong>noisier rock excavation</strong> expected... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=26745 Wed, 18 May 2011 12:04:44 +1000 <p><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:AllowPNG/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=26653 Mon, 09 May 2011 16:01:47 +1000 <p>The Program Management Office (PMO, the unit charged with delivery of the Master Plan) is currently offering to present a 2011 overview of the City Campus Master Plan to all faculties and administrative divisions within the university.</p> <p>This presentation will provide the UTS community with... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=26605 Thu, 05 May 2011 16:03:25 +1000 <p><strong>The provision of new teaching and learning spaces for UTS students in Building 6 has moved one step closer to reality, following approval of the schematic 3D concepts by the university.</strong></p> <p>The new teaching and learning spaces, located in the Building&rsquo;s west wing, underneath... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=26593 Thu, 05 May 2011 15:18:34 +1000 <p><strong>Sport and leisure studies at UTS have a landmark new facility with the opening of the Multi-Purpose Sports Hall (MPSH), the first project to be completed in the university's visionary City Campus Master Plan.</strong></p> <p>Vice-Chancellor Professor Ross Milbourne officially opened the... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=26464 Thu, 05 May 2011 10:29:35 +1000 <p><strong>The construction site for the Great Hall and Building 1 ramp upgrade will be set up over the next few weeks.</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>You'll see plenty of activity as the site set up happens in stages (refer to site plan below):</p> <ul> <li><strong>Closure of the car park ramp into Tower... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=26482 Wed, 04 May 2011 16:35:13 +1000 <p><strong>Construction of the reinvented Great Hall is now underway.<br /> </strong></p> <p>Work starts this month to completely reinvent UTS&rsquo;s principal ceremonial venue, the Great Hall.</p> <p>Local architecture practice De Manincor Russell Architectural Workshop (DRAW), has designed... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=26583 Wed, 04 May 2011 12:21:05 +1000 <p><strong>Under the UTS&nbsp;City Campus Master Plan, all new buildings proposed are targeting a minimum 5-star&nbsp;GreenStar rating, with major refurbishments targeting a 4-star rating.</strong></p> <p><strong>But what does sustainability mean to you? </strong></p> <p><strong>We get your thoughts... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=26481 Wed, 04 May 2011 09:26:09 +1000 <p><strong>Sound </strong><strong>mitigation work is underway in Building 10 to prepare for the excavation of the adjacent Broadway Building site.<br /> </strong></p> <p>An effective double glazing solution is currently being installed on Broadway facing windows in Building 10, levels 2,3,4,5 and... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=26449 Wed, 04 May 2011 08:31:40 +1000 <p><strong>UTS is continuing to improve working and learning spaces for students and staff around campus. </strong></p> <p>The university's extensive campus improvements program is providing new spaces for students and staff. More teaching and learning spaces around campus provides benefits now creating... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=26485 Tue, 03 May 2011 16:39:14 +1000 <p><strong>Detailed designs for the new UTS Broadway Building have been submitted to the project team.<br /> </strong></p> <p>Architects Denton Corker Marshall has been working in consulation with UTS to finalise designs for the future home to Faculty of Engineering and IT. These have now been submitted... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=26486 Tue, 03 May 2011 11:46:41 +1000 <p><strong>The UTS Student Housing Tower is now only weeks away from completion in July.<br /> </strong></p> <p>Almost 300 contractors are busy finishing painting, laying floor coverings, installing furniture and equipment and completing the first round of defects.</p> <p>Excitement is building... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=26304 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:32:45 +1000 <p><strong>A public art installation along the Ultimo Pedestrian Network (UPN) marks the beginning of new-look construction sites at UTS.</strong></p> <p>The installation, known as Concrete Jungle, is an environmental artwork comprising a 110m long canvas artwork and green wall sections replete with... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=26229 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:41:53 +1000 <p>The opening of the <a href="http://newsroom.uts.edu.au/news/2011/03/uts-multi-purpose-sports-hall-set-to-open">Multi-Purpose Sports Hall</a> on <strong>14 April</strong> also signals the start of the next stage for much of Alumni Green.</p> <p>In the next few weeks the green above the sports hall... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=26149 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:40:52 +1000 <p><img width="355" height="245" align="right" src="http://www.fmu.uts.edu.au/masterplan/images/1104-InProgressemail/yoursay1.jpg" alt="" /><strong>Block A Building 5 has been completely <a href="http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=26120" target="blank">refurbished</a... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=26215 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:18:42 +1000 <p><strong>Work continues</strong><strong> in Building 10 with </strong><strong>the consolidation of the Faculties of Arts &amp; Social Sciences and Nursing, Midwifery &amp; Health.&nbsp; </strong></p> <p><strong>Sound mitigation work will also start in April to prepare for the excavation of the adjacent... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=26214 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:48:03 +1000 <p><strong>The UTS Broadway Building project team prepares for the next phase: excavation.</strong></p> <p>Now the project team has gained planning approval for the excavation, a <strong>staff forum</strong> will be held on <strong>14 April</strong> to update those due to be impacted most by the excavation... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=26210 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:13:36 +1000 <p><strong>Construction of the reinvented Great Hall and Building 1 ramp upgrade is set to get underway.</strong></p> <p>A forum was held on 17 March for staff due to be impacted most by the construction works.&nbsp; Download the presentation and minutes from the forum at the <a href="http://www.fmu... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=26200 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:27:09 +1000 <p><strong>The UTS Student Housing Tower will open for Spring Semester, July 2011<br /> </strong></p> <p>Excitement is building - the project will complete in July and students are already applying to make the new building home via the <a href="http://www.ssu.uts.edu.au/housing/residences/application... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=26199 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:39:13 +1000 <p><strong>Following the design December announcement, UTS has just submitted the Frank Gehry-designed project to the NSW Department of Planning, a key milestone in the design and construction process.</strong></p> <p>Over the past month, the project team has been busy preparing the submission, known... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=26120 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:41:42 +1000 <p><strong>Haymarket precinct&rsquo;s upgraded, new look public spaces are officially open!</strong></p> <p>Block A and B in Building 5 have been completely refurbished, creating new flexible environments, informal learning spaces, group collaboration and social hubs.</p> <p><strong><img width="3... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=26071 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:37:36 +1000 <p><strong>UTS is creating flexible environments and collaborative spaces for students and staff, as well as social hubs, through improvement of its teaching and learning spaces.</strong><br /> <br /> New public spaces at <strong>Haymarket in Blocks A and B </strong>opened this month to a very positive... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=25692 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:39:39 +1000 <p><strong>The consolidation of the Faculties of Arts &amp; Social Sciences and Nursing, Midwifery &amp; Health in Building 10 is ongoing, with the construction of new teaching, learning and office spaces.</strong></p> <p>This consolidation requires a number of relocations and refurbishments and these... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=25671 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:19:13 +1000 <p>The construction of the reinvented Great Hall is set to start in late March.</p> <p>For the past month, all furnishings and equipment have been stripped out of the existing space in advance of the main construction works. The works will be carried out by Lipman, the contractor for the Multi-Purpose... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=25689 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:25:29 +1000 <p><strong>This summer we&rsquo;ve been busy improving your campus with various projects at Kuring-gai, Building 2, Haymarket, Building 6 and Building 3 to name a few!&nbsp; </strong></p> <p><strong><img width="320" height="193" src="http://www.fmu.uts.edu.au/masterplan/images/1103-InProgress/FASScb... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=25678 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:55:08 +1000 <p><strong>Through the </strong><strong>City Campus Master Plan, </strong><strong>UTS </strong><strong>is creating one of the most vibrant, cutting-edge campuses in Australia .</strong></p> <p>2011 is set to be a big year for the Master Plan.&nbsp; The Multi-Purpose Sports Hall will open in April,... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=25674 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:50:04 +1000 <p>The good news is that from early April,&nbsp; the grass on top of the Multi-Purpose Sports Hall will re-open.</p> <p>Unfortunately, the rest of Alumni Green will be affected by the other Master Plan projects starting this year:</p> <ul> <li>Great Hall upgrade (March to November 2011)</li>... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=25673 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 10:49:28 +1000 <p><strong>The UTS Broadway Building is set to progress to the next phase: lodgement of the project application and commencement of excavation.&nbsp; </strong></p> <p>The project team have a busy month ahead:</p> <ul> <li>preparing for the project application lodgement (a key step in the <a href... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=25670 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 10:16:30 +1000 <p><strong>The new UTS Student Housing Tower is on schedule for completion by July!</strong></p> <p>The past few months have been quite disruptive for staff in Building 6, due to the ongoing upgrade of building services. However, the majority of these upgrades will be complete by April.</p> <p>The... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=25649 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:58:54 +1000 <p><strong>The Multi-Purpose Sports Hall (MPSH) will officially open in April 2011, making it the first major project completed as part of the City Campus Master Plan.</strong></p> <p>Located under Alumni Green in the heart of UTS, the MPSH is now entering the final phases of its 12-month construction... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=25648 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:19:05 +1000 <p><img align="right" alt="" style="width: 355px; height: 245px;" src="http://www.fmu.uts.edu.au/masterplan/inprogress/05/imgs/DrCModel.jpg" /><strong>World-renowned Architect Frank Gehry unveiled his vision for the Dr Chau Chak Wing Building at two events hosted by UTS in December.&nbsp; </strong>... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=25646 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:30:43 +1000 <p><strong>World-renowned Architect Frank Gehry unveiled his vision for the Dr Chau Chak Wing Building at two events hosted by UTS in December.</strong></p> <p>Following a media conference with Vice-Chancellor Ross Milbourne and Federal Education Minister Chris Evans, Gehry had a frank discussion... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=25396 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:30:17 +1000 <p>UTS&rsquo;s &lsquo;<strong>Frank Gehry in conversation</strong>&rsquo; event, hosted by the university in December, aired on ABC1 this week.</p> <p>A full-house of over 600 guests crammed UTS's Great Hall to watch the ABC&rsquo;s Geraldine Doogue interview the world-acclaimed architect about his... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=25298 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 09:33:59 +1000 <p><strong>Public spaces at Broadway will get a new look as part of UTS's extensive campus improvements program.</strong></p> <p>Students will soon see in <strong>Building 2, level 4</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>new computer benches</li> <li>standing computer kiosks</li> <li>a refurbished... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=25117 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 10:05:43 +1000 <p>This summer UTS has started a number of upgrades to improve teaching and learning spaces at our Kuring-gai campus. This program includes an upgrade to Building 1 public spaces, creating more informal teaching and learning areas and social hub.</p> <p>The majority of construction will be finished... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=25057 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 14:38:27 +1000 <p><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves /> <w:TrackFormatting /> <w:PunctuationKerning /> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas /> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=24475 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 10:19:30 +1000 <p><strong>NOTE: Registrations for this event closed at 10am, Monday 13 December. UTS will notify successful registrants shortly.<br /> </strong></p> <p>World-renowned Frank Gehry will appear in conversation with ABC presenter Geraldine Doogue in an exclusive public event hosted by the University... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=24277 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:31:05 +1000 <p>The UTS Student Housing Tower has reached a major milestone &ndash; the completion of the tower's concrete structure.&nbsp; <br /> <br /> To celebrate this key construction phase, the UTS and Hutchinson project teams placed an evergreen tree at the top of the building, known as a &lsquo;topping... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=24018 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 14:16:45 +1000 <p>The Multi-Purpose Sports Hall is now entering its final phase of construction. Not so long ago, it was just a hole in the ground!<br /> <br /> The latest <a href="http://www.fmu.uts.edu.au/masterplan/projects/mpsh/docs/1010-mpsh-ip.html">Multi-Purpose Sports Hall: InProgress</a> is out now - see... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=23603 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 11:29:26 +1000 <p>What&rsquo;s it like working with one of the world&rsquo;s greatest architects?&nbsp; Want to get inside the new Great Hall?&nbsp; <br /> <br /> Find out what&rsquo;s happening and where on the City Campus Master Plan with the latest issue of <em>UTS: InProgress</em> 04, October 2010.<br /> <br... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=23595 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 16:38:49 +1000 <p>We would like to advise Level 5, Building 10 (CB10.05) occupants of the following upcoming work dates:</p> <ul> <li>October - November (part 2 of stage 3): Work will be completed on Level 5 in the Quantum Computation and Intelligent Systems office. Relocation of FEIT postgraduate students is... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=23153 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 11:23:01 +1000 <p>UTS has revealed plans for a once-in-a-generation overhaul of the <a href="http://www.fmu.uts.edu.au/masterplan/projects/great-hall.html">Great Hall</a>, the university&rsquo;s largest and most important ceremonial venue.</p> <p>From 2012, UTS students will be able to graduate in a cathedral-like... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=23101 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:15:29 +1000 <p>The University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) is pleased to announce that architects Lacoste + Stevenson and Six Degrees, in association with Daryl Jackson Robin Dyke, have won the design competition for the Building 1 and 2 Podium Extension.</p> <p>UTS Council endorsed the competition jury&rsquo;s... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=23079 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:34:26 +1000 <p>UTS wishes to advise the community that the former Dairy Farmers site is open as an alternative parking option near the City Campus.<br /> <br /> This temporary parking replaces the Jones Street open air car park, which has closed due to construction work.<br /> <br /> The car park is located... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=23053 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:09:50 +1000 <p>The <a href="http://www.fmu.uts.edu.au/masterplan/projects/mpsh.html">Multi-Purpose Sports Hall</a> (MPSH) has now well and truly entered the construction phase, with bulk and detailed excavation complete. As a result, high impact and noisy works have ceased.</p> <p>Check out the latest issue of... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=22797 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 14:32:51 +1000 <p>July and August have been busy months for the <a href="http://www.fmu.uts.edu.au/masterplan/projects/broadway.html">Broadway Building</a> project team, with demolition works about to commence.</p> <p>The team has also been working on a noise and vibration strategy to make Building 10 a safe working... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=22576 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:11:40 +1000 <p>Facilities Management Operations (FMO) has changed the way we manage cleaning and maintenance requests. These are now processed through separate forms.</p> <p>Clients can now lodge their requests through the following pages:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Cleaning requests:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="http... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=22371 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:29:01 +1000 <p>Get the latest update on construction with the June/July issue of <a href="http://www.fmu.uts.edu.au/masterplan/projects/student-accom/docs/1006-sh-ip.html">Student Housing Tower: InProgress</a>.</p> <p>You can also find a link to the first time-lapse video of the construction site on YouTube.<... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=22370 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:22:24 +1000 <p>The first time-lapse video of the MPSH construction is now on <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1kKQv9OGQw">YouTube</a>. Have a look to see how the excavation work progressed from March to May - in under two minutes.</p> <p>If you want to get the latest MPSH update, the June/July issue of... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=21680 Tue, 18 May 2010 09:37:47 +1000 <p>The May issue of <a href="http://www.fmu.uts.edu.au/masterplan/projects/mpsh/docs/1005-mpsh-inprogress.html">Multi-Purpose Sports Hall: InProgress</a> is online.</p> <p>This issue of the newsletter takes you inside the MPSH pit, which is now some 12 metres deep. UTS is pleased to report that excavation... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=21608 Wed, 12 May 2010 16:34:59 +1000 <p>The first issue of <a href="http://www.fmu.uts.edu.au/masterplan/projects/bwy-bldg/docs/1005-bwy-bldg-inprog.html">Broadway Building: InProgress</a>, May/June 2010 is available.</p> <p>This issue of the newsletter outlines the next two months of the design and construction process, with an update... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=21498 Wed, 05 May 2010 11:51:42 +1000 <p>Due to construction works associated with the <a href="http://www.fmu.uts.edu.au/masterplan/projects/broadway.html">Broadway Building</a>, UTS wishes to advise patrons that the Jones Street open air car park has now closed.</p> <p>There are a number of alternative parking options available on or... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=21411 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:50:04 +1000 <p>FMU advises staff and students that work is now underway on the new IELTS offices in Building 2, Level 5 (CB02.05.30).</p> <p>Construction starts on 30 April 2010 and is due for completion by end June 2010 &ndash; a construction program of approximately 8 weeks.</p> <p>Demolition of existing brick... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=21408 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 17:23:18 +1000 <p>FMU advises staff and students that construction work on this project will start on Friday 30 April 2010, on level 6, Building 10.</p> <p>Fitout work on this project will most likely affect staff using the HRU Training rooms, which are directly adjacent the fitout works in. Occupants of the new... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=20129 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:29:57 +1000 <p>Due to ongoing upgrades to teaching facilities in the Broadway Precinct, more classes will be held at the recently refurbished teaching spaces in the Blackfriars Precinct of the City Campus.<br /> <br /> Staff and students should be aware of the following:<br /> <br /> <strong>GETTING THERE<... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=19253 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:59:16 +1000 <p><strong>WHAT&rsquo;S HAPPENING</strong><br /> This project involves combining small lecture rooms to create a digital classroom to support new teaching methods such as online teaching. In this project, tutorial rooms will merge in Building 3 to produce two creative studios. <br /> <br /> In addition... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=19228 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:42:09 +1000 <p>Construction is set to start on the <a href="http://www.fmu.uts.edu.au/masterplan/projects/mpsh.html">Multi-Purpose Sports Hall</a>, an underground sports and leisure facility at the heart of the City Campus.</p> <p>The Sports Hall is the first scheduled for completion under the UTS City Campus... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=18940 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:40:37 +1000 <p><strong>WHAT&rsquo;S HAPPENING</strong></p> <p>This project upgrades existing facilities in the Chancellery to cater for members of the UTS community who have a disability. The aim is to improve access to the Chancellery and create an equitable environment with advanced services.</p> <p><strong... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=18861 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:30:45 +1000 <p>The University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) has announced the finalists for its <a href="http://www.utspodium.com.au">Building 1 and 2 Podium Extension Design Competition</a>.</p> <p>The short listed architects are:</p> <ul> <li>DesignInc</li> <li>Hames Sharley</li> <li>Johnson Pilton... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=18747 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:26:12 +1000 <p>The University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) has engaged world-renowned architect Frank Gehry to develop a Concept Design for the University&rsquo;s new Faculty of Business building as part of its UTS Campus Master Plan.</p> <p>With this building, UTS aims to create a world-class teaching and research... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=17658 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:19:27 +1000 <p>Want to stay in touch with the changing face of the UTS City Campus? UTS:InProgress is the latest tool at your disposal. Available in both print and electronic editions, UTS:InProgress will appear three times a year.</p> <p>&lsquo;Each issue, we will provide you with information on current and upcoming... http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/fmu/news-events/news-detail.cfm?ItemId=16880 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:54:15 +1000 <p>FMU wishes to advise all Building 10 staff and students that construction has now started on the new <a href="http://www.fmu.uts.edu.au/works/projects/2009/cb10-07-ufc.html">UTS Union Function Centre</a> on level 7, Building 10.</p> <p>Construction will continue until <strong>March 2010</strong...