Category: Facilities Operations Update

1/17-18: Cooling Tower Work, Planned Steam Shutdown & Crane Activity for East McDonnell

As part of the East McDonnell Cooling Tower Replacement Project, from January 17-18, workers will shut down the 75-psi steam system serving the East McDonnell Building and place the final crane lifts required to set new cooling tower equipment on the roof. This activity represents a major milestone for the project, and the work has […]

Kingshighway Boulevard – Principal Arterial Traffic Safety Enhancements in 2026

The City of Saint Louis is continuing their initiative to repave Kingshighway Boulevard in 2026. This project will result in lane closures along Kingshighway Blvd and Highway 44, and may impact commuters. The goal of this project is to enhance traffic safety by reducing speeding and crashes and by offering safer options for pedestrians, cyclists, […]

1/15-19: Window Cleaning on 1st and 2nd Floors of Fort Labs

Environmental Services has contracted Archway Window Cleaning to clean the interior lobby windows on the first and second floors at the Jeffrey T. Fort Neuroscience Research Building (Fort Labs). The area will still be open. The contractor will cone off their work zone. If you have any questions, please contact Charmaine Parker-Lewis, Assistant Director, at […]

1/12-13: Changes to DAS System at Mid Campus Center

BJC’s Technology purpose is to deliver resilient and secure technology that drives innovation in alignment with BJC Heath System priorities.   This change readies the infrastructure for the DAS equipment upgrade.  If you have any questions, please contact Louis Volpi, BJC Senior Solutions Engineer, at louis.volpi@bjc.org.

Seasonal Reminders: Prepare for Winter Weather and Maintain Safe Access to our Community

WashU Medicine proactively prepares for winter weather and maintains safe access for our community. During snow or ice events, please keep the following in mind: Be patient with the process. The Operations & Facilities Management Department begins preparations well before a storm arrives. Snow and ice removal takes time, especially during periods of extreme cold […]

1/20-21: Steven & Susan Lipstein BJC Institute of Health Vertical Expansion (BJCIH) 2nd Floor Link Restrooms Temporarily Closed

From January 20-21, between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., the 2nd Floor Link restrooms in BJCIH will be temporarily closed while contractors install new access control systems. After installation, restroom entry will require a valid BJC or WashU badge. If you experience any difficulties accessing the restrooms after this change, please contact the Facilities Integrated […]

Now Entering Prescribed Burn Season in Forest Park, Through April 2026

We have officially entered into prescribed burn season in Forest Park, through April 2025. The priority burn locations for the 2025-2026 burn season are listed below on the map and include Deer Lake Savanna, Successional Forest, Klein Prairie, the woodland north of Steinberg Skating Rink construction zone in the Glade, Wildlife Island and the Langenberg Riparian Buffer. Forest Park Forever, in partnership […]

Reminder: Sign Up to Receive Facilities Outage and Service Interruption Notifications

If you would like to receive notifications about WashU Medicine facilities’ outages and service interruptions, you must be designated as a Key Management Contact (KMC) in Workday. Please visit the Emergency Management website for more information. KMC responsibilities A KMC is a voluntary, self-subscribed contact who opts in to receive critical incident notifications related to […]