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How Facilities Services is Reducing the Spread of Sickness on Campus
Story by Ella Kelley, FS Communications Student Assistant According to the Tennessee Department of Health, Tennessee currently has some of the highest numbers of flu cases in the country. During the flu season, Facilities Services works proactively to keep students and staff as healthy as possible. Building Services has a variety of procedures in place…
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From a Project Manager’s POV: In-House Construction Conquers Winter Break Projects
Story by: Ella Kelley, Communications Student Assistant While the students of the University of Tennessee prepare for a long winter break, Facilities Services Construction prepares for an intense six weeks. A quieter campus is the perfect environment to complete projects that aren’t possible when class is in session, and Facilities Services never wastes an opportunity…
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From the Project Managers’ POV: Haslam Business Expansion Moves
In August, the University of Tennessee broke ground on the Haslam College of Business expansion. The new building will support the college’s growth, as Haslam is currently the largest college at UT in undergraduate enrollment.
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How UT Compost Creates a Better Campus
With the University of Tennessee, Knoxville consistently breaking enrollment records in recent years, we have had an influx of new students, staff, and faculty on campus. More people bring additional food waste and a need to continually educate Vols on the university’s commitment to Zero Waste.
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Facilities Services Announces 2024 Chuck Thompson Award Winners
In honor of former Assistant Director of Facilities Services, Charles F. (Chuck) Thompson, his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Thompson, established an endowment with the University of Tennessee specifically designated for two annual cash-incentive awards for non-exempt employees of our department.
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UTK Facilities Services Prepares to Bring Solar Power to Campus Events
About a year ago, Director of Utilities and Energy Wes Willoughby had what he referred to as “a crazy idea” – developing a mobile solar station to power events on campus. In collaboration with the UT Office of Sustainability, Utilities and Sustainability regularly work hand-in-hand to think of new ways to use solar power on…