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The roofing contractor will have a crane on site again on Thursday morning, August 28, from approximately 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The crane will be positioned on the west side of Founders Residence Hall, just off Eliza Farnham Drive. The bus stop on that corner will remain open and accessible. The red rectangle on the included image indicates the approximate location for the crane.
Please use caution if you need to travel near the residence hall. Construction zones and equipment placement areas will be marked to assist with navigation and ensure safety.
Greetings All,
We are happy to report that the Tower 2 elevator in PAC has been repaired and is back in operation.
Your patience and understanding has been appreciated.
Business Services Building (BSB) 33
Email: facilities@uis.edu
Phone: (217) 206-6530
The following are major site prepation and construction priorities for Library Commons each month.
The August 2025 edition of the F&S Newsletter highlights progress on campus construction and maintenance projects, along with operational updates for parking, classroom scheduling, and motor pool.
The PAC Tower 1 elevator was repaired today and is back in service. Unfortunately, Kone was not able to repair the PAC Tower 2 and Brookens library-side elevators, so both remain offline at this time.
We will continue to share updates as more information becomes available.
Business Services Building (BSB) 33
Email: facilities@uis.edu
Greetings, Campus Community,
The Tower 1 elevator is being taken offline temporarily pending inspection and operational assessment by Kone.
Please note that the Tower 2 elevator remains out of service due to issues obtaining the parts necessary to make repairs.
The Tower 3 elevator is open and available for use. The contractor is aware and able to assist as needed.
Please report any issues to facilities@uis.edu. And as always, don't hesitate to reach out with questions.
Cabling work for the VAV (Variable Air Volume) infrastructure on the 4th floor of UHB will begin on Wednesday, July 30, and is expected to continue for approximately 2-3 weeks. During this period, technicians will be working to install and configure the necessary cabling for the system.
Every effort will be made to minimize disruptions, but there may be work materials in the hallways and some areas may experience temporary fluctuations in room temperature.
Facilities and Services will oversee the inspection of fire alarm systems in the coming week. This is primarily a visual inspection, but there will be brief, intermittent activations of alarm horns and strobe lights as part of inspection procedures.
Please see the building inspection schedule below:
The Tower 2 elevator is temporarily out of service. Kone is expected to arrive on campus around mid-day today to make repairs.
The Tower 3 is currently being used by the contractor to transport materials but is available for use if needed. Please exercise caution if using the Tower 3 elevator.
Thank you for your understanding and continued patience.
Business Services Building (BSB) 33
As site preparation and construction for Library Commons continues between the Health Sciences Building (HSB) and Student Union, please avoid walking through parking Lot A-North and the sidewalks surrounding the construction area. Large machinery will be used and materials will be transported within the construction zone and nearby areas. To ensure safety, please use caution when walking near HSB and the Student Union.