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2013-14 ANNUAL REPORT
PHYSICAL PLANT 2013 -14 ANNUAL REPORT
Enhancing • Building • Serving
HATTIESBURG CAMPUS
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PHYSICAL PLANT 118 College Drive #5058
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
WORK CONTROL CENTER Phone: 601.266.4414Fax: 601.266.4444
Email: physicalplant@usm.edu
www.usm.edu/physical-plant
USM Physical Plant @USMPhysPlant
USM Physical Plant
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MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Physical Plant
department is to construct, enhance and maintain the physical environment of
The University of Southern Mississippi in a manner that is
conducive to the education, research, service and safety of our
community.
CORE VALUES
SERVICE
RESPONSIBILITY
RESPECT
INTEGRITY
TEAMWORK
STEWARDSHIP
We are dedicated to satisfying our customers by providing quality service. We believe in selfless giving, putting the greater good ahead of personal needs. Motivated by the desire to deliver excellence, we will continue to meet the needs of faculty, staff and students, while maintaining and improving university facilities.
We are accountable for our actions. We recognize the immense responsibility we have as individual employees and as a department to be consistent and exemplary in our performance, and to hold each other accountable when expectations are not met.
We listen carefully and act with courtesy and kindness. We respect ourselves and show respect to others, regardless of background, status or walk of life.
We believe that teamwork provides greater results. We believe in working together, with our campus customers and with fellow employees to support the mission of The University of Southern Mississippi and goals of the Physical Plant.
We are caretakers of the physical environment of the university. The duties we perform and service we provide will reflect our acceptance of the trust bestowed upon us as stewards of the physical environment of the university.
We act with honesty and integrity, not compromising the truth. We believe in earning the respect and trust of others by providing professional and reliable service.
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8,637 9,1208,0648,195 8,6477,514442 473550
6,571 6,1975,2299,834 9,7999,528
2011-12 2012-13 2013-14
TOTAL WORK REQUESTS
ACCEPTED WORK REQUESTS
REJECTED WORK REQUESTS
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE ASSIGNMENTS
TOTAL NON-PM WORK ORDERS
BY THE NUMBERS
$71MILLION
IN MAJOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
315 Acre Campus 60 Student Community Support Facilities 42 Academic and Administration Buildings 33 Residential Facilities 13 Athletics Facilities 17 Physical Plant Facilities
PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR
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CUSTOMER SATISFACTION RESULTS
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Level of satisfaction with the courtesy and professionalism of Physical Plant staff
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Level of satisfaction with overall quality of work performed by Physical Plant
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For a complete list of results, visit www.usm.edu/physical-plant 4
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TORNADO RECOVERY PROGRESS• CompletedrepairsandrestorationofOgletreeAlumniHouse• CompletedRoseGardenandLakeByronphasesofLandscapeRestorationPlan• CompletedSouthernHallroofrepairs• CompletedMcLemoreHallroofandinteriorrepairs• FineArtsComplexrepairsandrenovationsnearcompletion• Kennard-WashingtonHallinteriorandroofrepairsunderway• HattiesburgHallroofrepairsunderway• HonorHouse,HumanPerformanceandRecreationBuildingandCollegeHall roof repairs to begin soon
• LucasAdministrationBuildingfountainrepairs• LucasAdministrationBuildingfoundationrepairs• EnergyReductionRetrofitsProject• SciannaHall• AsburyHall• CenturyParkSouth• Residentialfiresprinklerinstallation• PolymerScienceHVACupgrade• PeteTaylorParkbaseballweightroom• North31stAvenueandPearlStreetparkinglot• PrideFieldtoSciannaHallpedestrianpathway• JosephGreeneHallelevatorrepairs• UnionComplexelevatorrepairs• PrideFieldrenovations• BondHalleastendrenovations
PROJECTS IN PROGRESS
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• Completed Polymer Science Auditorium renovations • ConstructedUPDsaferoominBondHall• Inspected and maintained all security, fire alarm and sprinkler systems across campus • EnsuredcompliancewithallsafetyandADAregulationsforallfacilities• CompletedCollegeHallwaterproofingproject• CompletedPowerHousenewlightinginstallationandroofrepairs• CompletedupgradestoTheatreandDanceHVACsystem• ResurfacedtrackofSoccer/TrackandFieldComplex• CompletedM.C.JohnsonNatatoriumfirerestoration• CompletedfoundationrepairstotheeastendofForrestCountyHall• Completed renovations of front landscape of the Payne Center• Installed centralized, online-based irrigation system • Demolished and leveled multiple, outlying properties • Diverted a total of 444,434 pounds of material away from the landfill and into the recycling
streamthrougheffortsoftheOfficeofSustainability• Recycled 136,337 pounds of material during eight-week national competition, RecycleMania 2014• TwoadditionalgamedayrecyclingprogramslaunchedbytheOfficeofSustainability• Cleaned campus grounds and facilities after every athletic team event• Completed repairs and renovations of Bennett Auditorium • Restored campus grounds and facilities following winter storm • Upgraded substation and electrical infrastructure during campus-wide power outage • RepairedroofofJonesHall• CompletedPrideFieldlightingproject• RecognizedforthirdconsecutiveyearfortreeconservationeffortsbyTreeCampusUSA• Contributed 100% to The Campaign for Southern Miss
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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Southern Miss Strives to Lessen Environmental ImpactBY:NIKKISMITH
AspartoftheOfficeofSustainability’sClimateActionPlan,TheUniversityofSouthernMississippiisworkingtowardclimateneutrality--anetzerocarbon footprint by 2050. The goal is to have zero impact on the environment from campus operations.AccordingtoHaleyMcMinn,assistantdirectorofsustainabilityatSouthernMiss,thevastmajorityofcarbonemissionsoncampuscomefrombuildingoperations, large square footage and transportation. “Itisanimportantandnecessarygoalthatourinstitutionandourofficetakesveryseriously,”McMinnsaid.“Inanenvironmentalandeconomicclimate where things are beginning to change, resources are getting more expensive and budgets are getting tighter, it is imperative that we succeed to remainviableasaninstitution,fordecadestocome.”“Asaninstitutionwemustoperateasgoodstewardsoftheenvironment,ofourpeopleandofouruseofresourcesacrosstheboard.It’sboththerightandsmartthingtodo.”Some of the efforts that have helped to achieve this goal include the following: >Theimplementationofwidespreadlightingretrofitprojects > The installation of variable frequency drives > Upgraded power plants and boilers > The installation of building automated controls“Perhapsmostimportantly,weworktoeducatefaculty,staff,studentsandcommunitymembersaboutlivingsustainably,”McMinnsaid.“Itisthiseducationthatensuresthesuccessofoperationalchangesandextendsourreachandimpactbeyondourinstitution’swalls.”Earlierthisspring,SouthernMissreportedtotheAmericanCollegeandUniversityPresidents’ClimateCommitmentanupdatedGreenhouseGasEmissionsInventoryshowingabaselinecomparisondecreaseinoverallcarbondioxideequivalentof28,748metrictons,meetingthe201525%reduction goal early.“Thisisahugesuccessforourinstitution,andwithhardworkandsupportfromallovercampus,wehavereachedthismilestonegoaltwoyearsearly,”McMinn said.Becauseoftheuniversity’sextensiverecyclingprogram,SouthernMisskeepsanaverageof37,000poundsofrecyclablematerialfromendingupinalandfill each month. Southern Miss ranks in the top 36 percent of 365 schools nationwide for collecting the highest gross weight of recyclables.Thesix-year-oldrecyclingprogramisdescribedbytheOfficeofSustainabilityasuniversal,comprehensive,single-streamanddesk-side.Everyoffice,classroom and residence hall room is equipped with blue cans for faculty, staff and students to place all allowable recyclable materials. The collected material is then taken to a local recycling facility, Sumrall Recycling, where it is weighed, sorted and processed to sell to manufacturers.Nearly 437,414 pounds of recyclables have been collected this fiscal year alone. The program is steadily growing, and the numbers increase each year. The materials collected on campus are paper, plastic, cardboard, aluminum and tin. The most recycled items on campus are paper and cardboard.Alongwiththerecyclingprogram,theOfficeofSustainabilityisworkingtorollouttheSustainabilityPledgeandaGreenOfficeCertificationprogram,in addition to other events designed to spark campus-wide involvement.TheGreenOfficeCertificationprogramwillprovidetrainingtoallinterestedemployeesorofficesonhowto“green”theiroperations,providea“greenrating”toofficesanddepartmentswhosubmitacertificationreport,andassistwithonsitevisitsinwhichSustainabilitystaffcanprovidefeedbackandguidance. “Ibelievethisprogramhasthepotentialtogeneratesomeadditionalbuy-intotheSouthernMissGreenInitiativeandallowsustheopportunitytogivehands-onhelptocampusconstituentsthatwanttodomore,”McMinnsaid.Recyclethon, a four-week recycling competition held on campus among all the departments, brought in a total of 41,752 pounds of recyclable material. The Physical Plant Planet Protectors won the competition with a total of 16,146 pounds of recyclables.For a detailed list of accepted materials, pick-up schedule or other events and programs, please visit www.usm.edu/green/.
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The University of Southern Mississippi Continues to Stress Energy SavingsBYVANARNOLD
The University of Southern Mississippi has undertaken significant changes in energy consumption and efficiencythathaveresultedinasavingsofmorethan$10millionsince2009.
FacilitiesacrosstheHattiesburgcampus–includingthosedesignatedforacademics,athletics,residencelifeanddining–continuetobeexaminedtodetermineamountsofenergyused,cost,andtheenergy-useinfrastructureineachbuilding.Theuniversity’sPhysicalPlantreviewsutilitydata,targets“hot”spots(high-energyconsumptionareasofcampus),andmakesadjustmentsthathaveminimalimpactonbuildingoccupantsandmaterials.
TheMississippiBoardofTrusteesofStateInstitutionsofHigherLearning(IHL)hasmandatedthatalluniversities reduce energy consumption by 30 percent by the end of fiscal year 2015. Southern Miss currentlyoperatesata29.5percentreduction.Someimportantenergy-savingeffortsundertakenbytheuniversity include the following:
“InadditiontoourHVACholidaysetbacks,effortssuchaspoweringdowncomputersandturningofflightsgoalongwaytoreduceourutilityconsumption,”saidDr.ChrisCrenshaw,associatevicepresidentforfacilities planning and management. “When the university spends less on utilities, these energy savings truly impact everyone.Themoreparticipationwereceive,themoreimpactfulthesesavingswillbetoourcampuscommunity.”
In2009SouthernMissestablishedanEnergyManagementTeam,consistingofthesuperintendentofHVAC,anenergy management control specialist, an electrical engineer and an energy consultant. This group developedanEnergyManagementProgramthatanalyzes,reviewsandrecommendswaystoreduceenergyconsumption and greenhouse gases.
The team monitors energy usage daily and meets monthly to review energy issues. Also, a quarterly brainstorming session is held to review new technologies.
MississippiPublicUniversitieshavesaved$70millionoverthepasteightyearsthrougheffortstoreduceenergyconsumptionandincreaseenergyefficiency,areportmaderecentlytotheBoardofTrusteesrevealed.Thesesavingsare the result of a system-wide effort to improve facilities and equipment, track usage and performance, and leverage in-house expertise and partnerships to share best practices.
“Manyhandswereinvolvedincreatingthesecostsavings,andtheyaretobecommendedfortheirhardwork,”saidTrusteeEdBlakeslee,amemberofthesystem-wideEnergyCouncil.“Thisdemonstratesthatour
Equipmentandmechanicalchangesinplantsthatincludetheinstallationofenergy-efficienttechnologicalfeaturesEnergy-efficientlightingupgradesImplementation of night, weekend and holiday setbacks on heating,ventilatingandairconditioning(HVAC)Education and increased communicationwith faculty, staffand students on how they can help reduce consumption
“More than $10 million in savings since 2009”
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CHALLENGES AND HURDLES
GOALS AND OPPORTUNITIES
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While our Physical Plant accomplishments are varied and far-reaching, we continue to have many challenges as we work toward our goals for the coming years.
• Lackoffinancialresources• Lackofhumancapital–Downover60employeescomparedtopeerinstitutions• Lackoflegislativefunding• Agingbuildinginventory–69%ofbuildingsare25yearsorolder• Escalatingdeferredmaintenancecosts• LackofPhysicalPlantofficespace• Increaseinlitterandtrashanddecreaseinpersonalresponsibility• Stayinguptodatewithchangingtechnologyandequipment
In spite of the challenges, we will continue to serve with excellence and strive to meet the needs of all faculty, staff and students. We look forward to achieving the following goals as we abide by our mission of constructing, enhancing and maintaining the physical environment of The University of Southern Mississippi:
• Educatingfaculty,staffandstudentsonlittercontrolandsustainabilityefforts• Updatingoftheuniversitymasterplan• Implementationofabikeandpedestrianplan• ConstructionofanewAsburyHall/CollegeofNursing• RenovationofSouthernHall• CompletionofSciannaHall/CollegeofBusiness• CompletionofCenturyParkSouth• CompletionofFineArtsComplexrepairsandrenovations• Completionofalltornado-relatedrepairsandrenovations• RenovationofJosephGreeneHall• RenovationofBoltonHall• RepairofLucasAdministrationBuildingfoundationandexterior• Enhancementofcampuslandscapetocompeteforthetop10mostbeautifulcampuses• Continuedimprovementofenergysavingsandsustainableefforts• Continuedeffortandimprovementoncustomerresponseandqualityworkmanship• Improveoperationswiththeunderstandingthatwhatwedoimpactsstudentrecruitmentandretention
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Random Acts of Kindness Award
Criswell Brown
Service Award Gene Thompson
Campus Star Award Jeannette Craig
Respect Award Helen Hooker
Integrity Award Kenneth Ray Barnes
Responsibility Award Jamerrill McGilvery
Stewardship Award Haley McMinn
Employee of the Year Caroline Sims
Service Award Raymond Riles
Dimitri Smith
Integrity Award Donis Crew
Teamwork Award Patricia McFarland
YEAR-END AWARDS
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Student Employee of the Year
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• KennethRayBarnes,July2013• DerdraKnox,August2013• Sarah Nowell, September 2013• KristinaMarsh,October2013• JamerrillMcGilvery,November2013• AndrewOry,December2013
EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH
• ButchRogers,January2014• Ronnie Williamson, February 2014• GeneThompson,March2014• Raymond Riles, April 2014• Caroline Sims, May 2014• DonisCrew,June2014
10 Years of Service to the Physical PlantMamie BeckumScottie BodieGearyBurtonPamela BrewerErnestCawthonIda ColemanMargaret CraftDicy DelaneyTrentDyeVirginiaHayesJohnHintonDonnieJacksonDehliaLenoirAretha McCallJamerrillMcGilveryMitchell NewSusan PerkinsOtisPittmanRichard ReadyMichael Strickland
15 Years of Service to the Physical PlantKennethBarnesFlorestine BarnettTonyByrdCurtis ColemanRoddy CooleyClifton DavidsonByronEllisJoyceGarriganJanetHunterJohnJonesStaceyLeatherwoodPatricia McFarlandKeithMitchellKassandraNicholsonDenise RichardsonRaymond RilesToniaShawSergiy SuprunTetyanaSuprunJerryWren
20 Years of Service to the Physical PlantJoeBarnettCriswell BrownTommyDyeTerryFolksPaulLottAlbert MarshAndrewOryCaroline SimsEdithStokesQuester SwangainRonnie Williamson
25 Years of Service to the Physical PlantRichard Ford
30 Years of Service to the Physical PlantJimmyDraughnRitaHailey-BurksLeeHeidelburgVera Robinson
35 Years of Service to the Physical PlantOdisRuthTravis
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THE PHYSICAL PLANT WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR CAMPUS COMMUNITY FOR THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT, PATIENCE AND UNDERSTANDING AS WE CONTINUE TO ENHANCE THE EXPERIENCE EACH OF YOU HAS ON OUR CAMPUS, BUILD FACILITIES THAT WILL SUPPORT FUTURE RESEARCH, AND SERVE THE NEEDS OF ALL WHO CALL SOUTHERN MISS HOME.
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