All Announcements
Update: Unplanned Electrical Outage – DTC
(Dec. 4, 2024) – Due to unforeseen issues, an unplanned electrical outage occurred this morning at the Downtown Campus (DTC) affecting all buildings with the exception of MNT.
Power crews from CPS Energy quickly responded and power has now been restored. For more information, contact Facilities Service Center at (210) 458-4262.
(Dec. 4, 2024) – Due to unforeseen issues, an unplanned electrical outage occurred this morning at the Downtown Campus (DTC) affecting all buildings with the exception of MNT. Power crews from CPS Energy are aware and working to get the power restored. CPS is hoping to restore power by 10:45 a.m.
Generators are running to support emergency power for lighting in stairwells and corridors and any equipment to be supported by emergency power.
An update will be provided when full power is restored. For more information, contact Facilities Service Center at (210) 458-4262.
Planned Limited Door Access – Biotechnology Sciences and Engineering Building
(Dec. 3, 2024) – A planned closure of the door leading to the loading dock at the Biotechnology Sciences and Engineering Building (BSE) is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Wednesday, Dec. 4 through Friday, Dec. 6. This closure is necessary for Facilities to install equipment on outside of the loading dock door (BSE 1.700).
During the closure, building residents will still be able to access the door before and after the scheduled work hours mentioned above, but not while the work is taking place.
For more information, contact Facilities Service Center at (210) 458-4262.
Unplanned Heating Outage – EB & BSB
(Nov. 22, 2024) – Due to mechanical issues, an unplanned loss of heating has occurred at the Engineering Building (EB) and Biosciences Building (BSB). Occupants may experience reduced temperatures throughout the buildings until the heat is fully restored.
Facilities is currently working to correct the issue and hopes to have the buildings’ heating system repaired as quickly as possible.
For more information, contact Facilities Service Center at (210) 458-4262.
Unplanned Restroom Closure – DBB
(Nov. 19, 2024) – Due to an equipment malfunction, an unplanned restroom closure at the Durango Building (DBB) has become necessary. During the closure, the restrooms located on the building’s subfloor will be unavailable until repairs are completed. Restrooms on all other floors will remain open for use.
Facilities is currently working to correct the issue and hopes to have the restrooms reopened as soon as possible.
For more information, contact Facilities Service Center at (210) 458-4262.
Planned Comfort Heating/Cooling Reduction – AET
(Nov. 18, 2024) – A planned reduction in comfort heating/cooling affecting the Applied Engineering and Technology building (AET) is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21. This reduction is necessary for Facilities to perform repairs on the building’s HVAC equipment.
While the work is being performed building occupants will experience minimal impact to heating and cooling due to backup HVAC units.
For more information, contact Facilities Service Center at (210) 458-4262.
UPDATE: Unplanned Cooling Reduction – MNT
(Nov. 19, 2024) – The issue affecting the availability of comfort cooling at the Monterey Building (MNT) has been fixed. Temperatures and humidity throughout the building should be returning to normal levels shortly.
For more information, contact Facilities Service Center at (210) 458-4262.
(Nov. 18, 2024) – An unplanned loss of comfort cooling has occurred at the Monterey Building (MNT), leading to higher than normal temperatures throughout the building.
Facilities is currently working to identify and correct the issue and hopes to have the building’s cooling system working at full capacity as soon as possible.
For more information, contact Facilities Service Center at (210) 458-4262.
Unplanned Restroom Closure – BVB
(Nov. 13, 2024) – An unplanned closure of the first floor and basement restrooms at the Buena Vista Street Building (BVB) has become necessary due to a sewer line break.
Facilities is currently working to correct the issue and hopes to have the building’s restrooms available as soon as possible.
For more information, contact Facilities Service Center at (210) 458-4262.
Planned Exhaust Maintenance – MBT
(Nov. 11, 2024) – A planned maintenance of the exhaust systems at the Margaret Batts Tobin Laboratory Building (MBT) is scheduled for 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14. While the work is being performed lab exhaust will be unavailable throughout the building.
During the outage fume hoods in labs will not be available for use and sashes must remain closed. Additionally, no chemicals should be stored inside fume hoods during this period.
For more information, contact Facilities Service Center at (210) 458-4262.
Planned Exhaust Maintenance – SRL
(Nov. 4, 2024) – A planned maintenance of the exhaust systems at the Science Research Laboratories (SRL) is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 12. While the work is being performed the general exhaust and fume hoods throughout the building may have limited capacity. The use of fume hoods should be avoided if possible during the outage.
For more information, contact Facilities Service Center at (210) 458-4262.
Planned Heating Reduction – BSB
(Oct. 29, 2024) – A planned heating reduction affecting the Biosciences Building (BSB) is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31. This reduction in heating is necessary in order to perform required maintenance on the building’s heating equipment.
While the work is being performed building residents may experience slightly colder temperatures as comfort heating will be reduced.
For more information, contact Facilities Service Center at (210) 458-4262.
Unplanned Water Outage – DBB
(Oct. 25, 2024) – Due to a SAWS water main break, an unplanned domestic water outage has occurred at the Durango Building (DBB). During the outage, drinking water and water in restrooms will unavailable until SAWS completes repairs.
Crews are currently working to correct the issue and expect to have the building’s water fully restored this evening between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
For more information, contact Facilities Service Center at (210) 458-4262.
Unplanned Power Issue – Multiple Locations
(Oct. 25, 2024) – Due to an issue with a main transmission line, areas around San Antonio, including all UTSA campuses, are encountering brief power outages. Depending the severity, these outages can impact our networks and building systems.
UTS, Security Services and Facilities are actively monitoring and responding to these issues as CPS and ERCOT seek to resolve the underlying problem.
For more information, contact Facilities Service Center at (210) 458-4262.
UPDATE #2: Planned Generator Testing – SP1
(Oct. 24, 2024) – The planned generator test at the San Pedro I (SP1) building has been rescheduled for 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25. This testing is necessary for Facilities to measure and test the building’s emergency power and will take approximately one hour to complete.
During the testing building occupants may experience momentary blinks in the building’s non-critical equipment and lighting. Additionally, short power outages in rooms not associated with data centers are possible during testing.
Occupants should save any computer work prior to the test, power down their computers and make provisions on equipment connected to power system such as key boxes. Critical equipment will remain unaffected by the testing.
For more information, contact Facilities Service Center at (210) 458-4262.
(Oct. 24, 2024) – A planned generator test at the San Pedro I (SP1) building is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24. This testing is necessary for Facilities to measure and test the building’s emergency power and will take approximately 20 minutes to complete.
During the testing building occupants may experience momentary blinks in the building’s non-critical equipment and lighting. Additionally, short power outages in rooms not associated with data centers are possible during testing.
Occupants should save any computer work prior to the test and make provisions on equipment connected to power system such as key boxes. Critical equipment will remain unaffected by the testing.
For more information, contact Facilities Service Center at (210) 458-4262.
(Oct. 23, 2024) – A planned generator test at the San Pedro I (SP1) building is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24. This testing is necessary for Facilities to measure and test the building’s emergency power.
During the testing building occupants may experience momentary blinks in the building’s non-critical equipment and lighting. Critical equipment will remain unaffected by the testing.
For more information, contact Facilities Service Center at (210) 458-4262.
Unplanned Water Outage – UAB & NEG
(Oct. 17, 2024) – Due to an underground water line break, an unplanned water outage has occurred at the Urschel Administration Building (UAB) and Negley Building (NEG) at the Southwest Campus. During the outage water will unavailable throughout the entire UAB as well as in NEG’s restrooms until the line has been repaired.
Facilities is currently working to correct the issue and expects to have the buildings’ water fully restored by 5pm today.
For more information, contact Facilities Service Center at (210) 458-4262.
Planned Tree Trimming – Main Campus – Multiple Areas
(Oct. 10, 2024) – Planned tree trimming around the Main Campus is scheduled for 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12. Trimming is scheduled to take place around Guadalupe Hall, the Sombrilla and the bus loop near the North Paseo Building (NPB). This work is necessary in order to remove dead tree limbs and aesthetically improve the campus.
While the work is taking place areas around the trimming sites will be temporarily blocked off for safety.
For more information, contact Facilities Service Center at (210) 458-4262.
Planned Steam Outage – BSE
(Oct. 9, 2024) – A planned steam outage for the Biotechnology Sciences and Engineering Building (BSE) is scheduled for 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 14. This outage is necessary for Facilities to conduct repairs on the building’s steam system.
During the outage, building residents may notice a drop in water temperature, which will affect the use of autoclaves and cage washers in laboratories.
For more information, contact Facilities Service Center at (210) 458-4262.
UPDATE: Planned Comfort Cooling Reduction – CC
(Oct. 11, 2024) – The planned reduction in comfort cooling affecting the Convocation Center (CC) has been rescheduled to Tuesday, Oct. 15 through Friday, Oct. 18 due to delays associated with Hurricane Milton. The reduction in comfort cooling is necessary for Facilities to perform repairs on the building’s cooling equipment.
During the outage building occupants may experience slightly elevated temperatures due to reduced cooling capacity.
For more information, contact Facilities Service Center at (210) 458-4262.
(Oct. 8, 2024) – A planned reduction in comfort cooling affecting the Convocation Center (CC) is scheduled from Thursday, Oct. 10 to Friday, Oct. 11. This reduction is necessary for Facilities to perform repairs on the building’s cooling equipment.
During the outage building occupants may experience slightly elevated temperatures due to reduced cooling capacity.
For more information, contact Facilities Service Center at (210) 458-4262.
Scheduled Facilities iService Desk Outage: September 28
(September 27, 2024) – The Facilities work order system, also known as the iService desk, will be undergoing a major upgrade to enhance service and better meet future work order needs. The upgrade will take Saturday, September 28, from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 midnight. During this time, the iService desk will be unavailable.
If urgent maintenance is needed during the outage, please call Facilities Operations at all 210-458-5277.
UPDATE: Planned Cooling Reduction – MH
(Oct. 10, 2024) – An additional planned reduction in comfort cooling affecting the McKinney Humanities Building (MH) is scheduled for 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. daily beginning on Monday, Oct. 14 and lasting until Friday, Oct. 18. This reduction is necessary for Facilities to repair the building’s cooling equipment to mitigate the chance of future outages.
During the reduction building occupants may experience slightly elevated temperatures due to reduced cooling capacity.
For more information, contact Facilities Service Center at (210) 458-4262.
(Sept. 25, 2024) – A planned reduction in comfort cooling affecting the McKinney Humanities Building (MH) is scheduled between 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. beginning on Thursday, Sept. 26 and lasting until Friday, Oct. 4. This reduction is necessary for Facilities to repair the building’s cooling equipment to mitigate the chance of future outages.
During the reduction building occupants may experience slightly elevated temperatures due to reduced cooling capacity.
For more information, contact Facilities Service Center at (210) 458-4262.
Planned Exhaust Maintenance – AET
(Sept. 25, 2024) – A planned maintenance of the exhaust systems at the Applied Engineering and Technology building (AET) penthouse is scheduled for 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3. While the work is being performed fume hoods throughout the building will not be operable.
During the outage fume hoods in labs will not be available for use and sashes must remain closed. Additionally, no chemicals should be stored inside fume hoods during this period.
For more information, contact Facilities Service Center at (210) 458-4262.