MATC Building, Renovation, and IAQ Projects

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

Parking and Entry

Office and Cubicle

Moving and Packing

Custodial

More Information

GENERAL QUESTIONS (top of page)

What building and renovation projects are scheduled for Summer 2008?

Truax Campus

• IAQ 2008 Area

Fort Atkinson Campus

• Health complex addition

Why are these building and renovation projects necessary?

Truax Campus

• Project Title and Description:

  Truax – Indoor Air Quality Project

  This project will replace specific HVAC equipment to improve the building indoor air quality. The work will include replacement of two air handling units which serve portions of first floor classrooms and offices as well as temperature control upgrades.

Downtown Education Center

Chiller Replacement Project - This project includes replacement of an existing inefficient chiller system that utilizes an ozone depleting CFC refrigerant which has been banned by the EPA. The new chiller system has been designed to greatly reduce energy use and utilizes and EPA approved refrigerant. This work is scheduled to begin in December 2007 and be complete by April 2008.

Fort Atkinson – Health Complex, Addition & Remodeling

• MATC Fort Atkinson Site Plan
• MATC Fort Atkinson First Floor Plan

This project has two parts; part A involves construction of a single story building addition of approximately 7,550sf at the southeast corner of the main building and a remodeling of approximately 4,880sf within the existing building envelope. Part B involves construction of a single story building addition of approximately 2,200sf (two lecture classrooms). This project is designed to meet the needs of nursing and other allied health training and accompanying academic courses. The intent is to create a multi-purpose facility that provides state-of-the-art labs and classrooms for instruction in Practical and Associate Degree Nursing, Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Services, Criminal Justice / Law Enforcement, and Phlebotomy. The scope of the project includes; bed skills lab, nursing skills practice lab and learning center, chemistry & biology labs w/ shared prep room, cadaver storage, office and conference room space, two lecture classrooms, ADA compliant public restrooms, and mechanical space.

All new and remodeled spaces and will meet ADA requirements and current workstation design standards.

When will the projects be entirely complete?

• August/September 2008

Will anyone have to move during the building and renovations?

• Matc - Fort Atkinson - The Faculty offices will move to a temporary location during the summer.

How do these building and renovation projects support instruction and learning at MATC?

• These building projects will make it easier for teachers and support staff to do their jobs, which directly assist instruction across the college.

Will these projects directly interrupt instruction and learning?

• As with any large construction project, there may be unforeseen interruptions but plans are in place to minimize disruptions for staff and students. There will be no classroom closures or faculty office closures at MATC Truax. Some classrooms will be closed at MATC Fort Atkinson.

Where can I learn more about upcoming projects?

• Visit the MATC facilities website at current projects

How does the college prioritize building projects and who decides which projects come first?

• All construction and remodeling projects are submitted through the same project request/review/approval/prioritization process, regardless of the type of request (instructional vs. support services). The exception would be in the case of a request being a code, safety or compliance issue, or if the request had a significant impact on instruction. Projects are prioritized first by the respective capital planning subcommittee and then by the District Capital Planning Committee. The College Council and MATC Board ultimately approve all projects.

• The ratio of total dollars spent between instructional and support services since 1988 is approximately 85 percent instructional and 15 percent support services.

Will there be any interruption of business or services due to these renovations?

• Yes, individual employees or units in the midst of a move will be interrupted for 1-2 hours, but all campus locations will remain open for business.

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PARKING AND ENTRY (top of page)

Will parking space be affected at Truax or Fort Atkinson? No

Will building entrances be affected at Truax or Fort Atkinson? Truax entrances will not be affected, but Fort Atkinson entrances will be affected.

• MATC Fort Atkinson - The main entry will be closed at times during the summer. Access will be limited to the NorthWest entrance.

OFFICE AND CUBICLE (top of page)

If I am being relocated because of the renovations, will I get to keep my phone number?

• Yes.

At any point during my relocation, will I have to go without phone service or computer access?

• Yes, there will be a period of 1-2 hours during the move to and from surge areas.

If I am being relocated because of the renovations, will the location of my mailbox change too?

• Yes.

Who can I contact directly in my department about relocation and renovations?

• Contact the department head or project designee in your department.

I will be relocated because of the renovations. Do I have any say about my new office/cubicle configuration? (e.g., location, file storage space, overhead bins, desk surface space, wall space, in my area.) and who can tell me what my space will be like?

• Each person will be contacted by the District space planner to configure workstations prior to furniture order placement.

When will shared printers be moved and reconfigured for the relocating employees?

• During the department move.

Will my One Card work in my new location?

• Yes, your supervisor will arrange for One Card reconfigurations.

MOVING AND PACKING (top of page)

My office/work station is moving because of the renovations. How much time will I be given to pack and move?

• If you are moving within Truax, most of the materials in your office will be moved on rolling carts and tote bins, not in boxes. The contents will be loaded onto carts that will be provided a few days before your move. The move will be completed by contract movers and the transition from your current office to your new location should be complete within 3 hours. Packing instructions

Will I be asked to clean my old space before I move to my new space?

• No, but you will be asked to remove all of your personal belongings.

Will there be movers available to help me pack and move my office?

• Packing and unpacking of items is the employee’s responsibility. Movers will move carts, totes and furniture.

Will moving supplies (totes, carts, labels, etc.) be provided for me?

• Yes.

Can I move my computer and other MATC-owned equipment myself?

• No, Technology Services will move all computers, printers and phones.

CUSTODIAL (top of page)

Since we’re adding space to the MATC Fort Atkinson Campus, will we be adding custodial staff hours?

• Yes.

I’m a custodian. Will I be working in a different location, either temporarily or permanently?

• No.

MORE INFORMATION (top of page)

Who can I contact if I have more questions?

• Contact your department supervisor or Fred Brechlin, District Architect, MATC Facilities Services fbrechlin@matcmadison.edu or call (608) 246-6837.

• For any questions regarding IAQ work contact Wes Marquardt, Engineering Manager, MATC Facilities Services wmarquardt@matcmadison.edu or call (608) 243-4040.

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