Northwest Corner Building
Orientation Meeting # 2
September 30, 2010
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Agenda
1. About the Building
2. Occupancy Date
3. Relocation
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Overview
Coordination
Preparation
Post Relocation
4. Questions
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Northwest Corner Building
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Program
• 188,000 GSF
• 7 Lab Floors – Interdisciplinary Research
• (Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering)
• Science Library
• Collaborative Computer Study
• Study Carrels and Group Study Space
• Collections
• 164 Seat Lecture Hall, Raked Seating
• 25 x 20 flat classroom (Room 602)
• Café on 200 Level (one level above street level)
• Prepared food (sandwiches, soups, etc.) coffee and drinks
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Program
Beacon
Mechanical Rooms
13th Floor – Interactive Chemical Sciences
12th Floor – Chemical Biology of Molecules
11th Floor – Not Fitted out
10th Floor – In DesignLab Space
(7 floors)
9th Floor – Biophysics & Imaging
8th Floor – Molecular Design (Singles Molecules)
7th Floor – Molecular Design (Nano-Science)
Lecture Hall
Library
Cafe
Levien Gymnasium
Lobby
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Building Info - Entrances
Entrances
• 120th Street/Broadway
• 400 Level Lobby (Campus
Level from Pupin Plaza)
• Bridges from Pupin and
Chandler
• Gymnasium Entrance
• Exterior Stairway
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Occupancy Date
• Lab Floors/Library/Lecture Hall
– Ready for occupancy on November 29, 2010
• Staged/Schedule Moves
• Library and Lecture Hall
– Operational in January 2011
• Gymnasium Entry from 120th Street
– Operational on November 29, 2010
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Construction Activity
What won’t be completed on November 29, 2010
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13th floor will still be in construction
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11th floor is a shelled space
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10th floor construction starting January 1, 2011
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Bridge connections to Pupin and Chandler in progress
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Minor construction activity continuing in 3 labs
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( 13th floor center, 9th floor center, 8th floor north)
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Relocation - Overview
Process for Relocation
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CUF is coordinating the relocation process
EHS decommissioning of existing labs
Researcher equipment – case by case basis
Purge / Pack / Labeling / Telephone / Computers / Keys /Checklist
Relocation instruction summary will be made available on CUF website
Please set aside time to assess your books and files before relocating
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Coordination of Lab Relocation
Lab Relocating Committee
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CPM/Facilities
EHS
Representative for Arts & Sciences & SEAS
Categories of Relocation for the 8 Labs
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Office Related
Lab Related
Lab Equipment Type 1
Lab Equipment Type 2
Lab Floors
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P.I.’s to identify a Lab Relocation Coordinator
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Relocation - Preparation
Recycling & Reuse
• Relocating is the perfect time to assess the amount of use and need for
immediate access to your books and files, and to take advantage of
several options for alternate storage of these materials.
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The options are as follows:
– ARCHIVE
– DISCARD/RECYCLE
– TAKE HOME
– DONATE
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Relocation - Preparation
Packing
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Boxes and other packing materials (wrap, tape, markers) can be provided ahead
of time and should be requested.
With the exception of computer equipment (including printers, faxes and
scanners) employees are asked to pack the contents of desks and desk tops.
You can elect to pack your own files and books, or you may have the movers
pack them for you.
If you elect to pack some or all of your office contents, please leave the boxes in
your office clearly labeled with your name, department, current building, and
office number.
Please place small items (paperclips, pens, etc.) in large envelopes prior to
packing in larger boxes.
Please notify us with any special requests (such as moving items of personal
value) or other moving instructions.
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Relocation - Preparation
CUID
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Your CUID will be activated to allow access to the Northwest Corner Building on the first day
immediately following your move.
Computers
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If you have desktop computer equipment, please log off, power down and unplug your
desktop computer equipment for your move day. The movers will pack and relocate this
equipment.
Extension cords, connecting cables, and other computer accessories should be
disconnected, packed, and labeled separately.
Please take your laptops, PDAs, or other portable equipment with you before the relocation.
Housekeeping
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Columbia University Facilities Custodial Services is aware of these relocations and are
prepared to handle the associated additional refuse.
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Relocation - Preparation
EHS Procedures for vacating the lab
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Radioactive materials
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Controlled substances
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Biohazardous materials
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Chemical safety (disposal and/or re-location)
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Compressed gas cylinders (including liquid nitrogen cylinders)
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Liquid nitrogen-lined freezers
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Old equipment and fixtures
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Dark rooms: Silver recovery systems
www.ehs.columbia.edu/labvac.html
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Relocation - Preparation
Stay Ahead
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Pack early! Try to pack and organize as your schedule permits.
Organize
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Organize, review, purge all files and documents where appropriate.
Communicate
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Notify business associates with your updated contact information.
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Labs are responsible for arranging to update Web sites, letterhead, and business cards with
your new address, as well as notify vendors of your new address.
Responsibilities
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Take your laptop and PDA with you.
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Safeguard all data by backing up work-related files to the server, an external hard-drive,
CD/DVD, or other storage device
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Check to make sure your desk is empty, file and supply cabinets are clear and left unlocked,
and all valuables are properly packed and labeled.
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Post Relocation
Post Relocation Information
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Requests or Concerns. While we hope that everything will be exactly as you
want when you arrive at the Northwest Corner Building, there may be some
issues that need to be addressed. Please contact your Lab Relocation
Coordinator.
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Something Missing? While all boxes, computers, and equipment will be
carefully labeled by the moving company prior to the relocation, you may
discover that an item or box seems to be missing. Please do not panic-it is likely
that the box or equipment is in your office or the immediate area. If not, please
contact your Lab Relocation Coordinator, who will work with the Facilities Project
Mmanager to immediately initiate a more extensive search.
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Post Relocation
Ongoing Construction Activities
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All occupants should be advised that there will be some expected ongoing
activities which will be performed by Facilities and its contractors after the
relocation.
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Repair and punch list work. At the conclusion of any construction project, it is
normal to need to adjust or repair minor items. If you encounter any problems
(e.g. faulty hardware, paint touch ups, issues with furniture) please notify us to
correct the issue. Problems and issues will be addressed as quickly as possible
according to priority.
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Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC). Although the air systems will
be fully functioning for your comfort, please be aware that mechanical
contractors and Columbia University Facilities Operations personnel will have
ongoing follow-up testing and balancing work in the months following your
arrival.
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Post Relocation
Please note that the following will not be completed on Nov. 29, 2010
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13th floor will still be in construction
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11th floor is a shelled space
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10th floor construction starting January 1, 2011
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Bridge connections to Pupin and Chandler in progress
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Minor construction activity continuing in 3 labs
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( 13th floor center, 9th floor center, 8th floor north)
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Questions
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