All Announcements
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.
UPDATE: Unplanned Cooling Reduction – BVB & FS
(September 27, 2024) – UPDATE: Cooling Restored – BVB & FS
Facilities has resolved the cooling issues in the Buena Vista Street Building (BVB) and the Frio Street Building (FS). Normal cooling to both buildings has been restored.
For more information, contact Facilities Service Center at (210) 458-4262.
(Sept. 24, 2024) – An unplanned reduction in comfort cooling has occurred at the Buena Vista Street Building (BVB) and the Frio Street Building (FS), leading to higher than normal temperatures throughout FS and on the 3rd and 4th floors of the BVB.
While an ETA for a permanent fix is currently unavailable, Facilities is currently working to correct the cooling issues and hopes to have the buildings’ cooling systems working at full capacity as quickly as possible.
For more information, contact Facilities Service Center at (210) 458-4262.
Unplanned Cooling Reduction – BVB
(Sept. 23, 2024) – An unplanned reduction in comfort cooling has occurred at the Buena Vista Street Building (BVB), leading to higher than normal temperatures throughout the 3rd and 4th floors of 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 Cooling Reduction – FS
(Sept. 23, 2024) – An unplanned reduction in comfort cooling has occurred at the Frio Street Building (FS), 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.
Planned Comfort Cooling Reduction – CC
(Sept. 18, 2024) – A planned reduction in comfort cooling affecting the Convocation Center (CC) is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24. This reduction is necessary for Facilities to assess the building’s cooling equipment for possible repairs.
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.
Unplanned Cooling Outage – SWC – Multiple Buildings
(Aug. 27, 2024) – An unplanned outage of comfort cooling has occurred at the Southwest Campus (SWC), leading to above average humidity and higher than normal temperatures throughout the McAllister Ceramics Building (MCB), Urschel Administration Building (UAB) and the Negley Building (NEG).
Facilities is currently working to correct the issue and hopes to have the buildings’ cooling system working at full capacity as soon as possible.
For more information, contact Facilities Service Center at (210) 458-4262.
Planned Simulated Power Outage – MBT
(Aug. 23, 2024) – A planned simulated power outage at the Margaret Batts Tobin Laboratory Building (MBT) is scheduled for 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27. This simulated power outage is necessary for Facilities to test the functionality of the building’s new chiller system under emergency power.
During the simulated outage building occupants may notice a brief blink in power, but there should be no other noticeable effects.
For more information, contact Facilities Service Center at (210) 458-4262.
Unplanned Pest Control Treatment – IAB
(Aug. 21, 2024) – An unplanned pest control treatment has become necessary at the Intercollegiate Athletics Building (IAB) in order to address a mosquito infestation. The pest control treatment will occur from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22.
While the pest control is taking place building occupants will not be allowed in the building.
For more information, contact Facilities Service Center at (210) 458-4262.
Planned Water Outage – SPI
(August 7, 2024) – A planned water outage at the San Pedro I (SPI) building is scheduled for 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8. This outage is necessary for Facilities to conduct repairs to the buildings’ plumbing system.
During the outage building occupants on the second through the sixth floors will not have water available. The first floor of the building will be unaffected.
For more information, contact Facilities Service Center at (210) 458-4262.
Scheduled Facilities iService Desk Outage: August 9-11
(August 6, 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. Upgrades will take place from Friday, Aug. 9 through Sunday, Aug. 11. During this time, the iService desk will be unavailable.
To ensure minimal disruption, please submit your work requests no later than Thursday, Aug. 8. If urgent maintenance is needed during the outage, please email the Facilities Service Center or call 210-458-4262. We will continue to support your needs during this time.
On Monday, Aug. 12, the new work request portal will be available for use. You will find instructions in the portal to guide you through the new process. Should you have any questions, the Facilities Service Center is here to support you.
TxDOT Loop 1604 Construction Updates
(January 21, 2022) – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Loop 1604 Expansion Project is coming along! Stay in the loop with project updates and closure information by subscribing here. For more information, visit TxDot’s Go Ahead! blog for current road closures or contact the Facilities Service Center at (210) 458-4262.