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 […]
12/17-18: North Medical Building – Air Handling Unit Interruption
Facilities have incurred a failure of the Air Handler 2 supply air fan. Facilities is currently addressing solutions. At this time, there is no supply airflow to the entire second floor, and occupants will experience a lack of heating and cooling. Thank you for your patience. Facilities will restore airflow as soon as possible.
12/19: McMillan Hospital – Air Handling Unit Interruption
To assist with repairs, Facilities will shut down the air handling unit serving floors 1-5 on 12/19 from 5am to 7am. Occupants located on these floors may notice cooler-than-normal temperatures during this period.
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 […]
12/19-22: 4515 Scott Avenue Parking Lot and Parking Spaces on Scott Avenue Closed for Crane Lift
Beginning Friday evening (12/19), some city parking meters/spots will be closed for weekend crane lifts and will reopen on Monday, 12/22. Additionally, no one will be allowed in East McDonnell on floors 5-7 this weekend for employee safety. Please exercise caution if you are on campus in the area this weekend. To view a map […]
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 […]
Week of December 15: Fiber Cable Pulling Activities on the Medical Campus
Beginning the week of December 15, Sachs Electric (ArchKey) will be working on the Medical Campus to conduct fiber cable-pulling activities in the 4200 block of Clayton Ave. Weather permitting, the planned duration of this work is from December 15 through the close of business on December 17. All work will be done during the […]
December 16-17: McDonnell Medical Sciences Building Stone Tuckpointing
Staat Tuckpointing will replace an area of stone on the bottom stone band of the McDonnell Medical Sciences Building. This work will be completed from December 16-17. Here is a diagram of the sidewalk and stone that this work will impact. If you have any questions, please contact James Wade, Project Coordinator I, at j.wade@wustl.edu.
Introducing the Cenobot SP50: Advancing Campus Cleanliness with AI Innovation
WashU Medicine Operations & Facilities Management Department is excited to announce the launch of the Cenobot SP50 AI Automatic Sweeper Program, a cutting-edge addition to our Environmental Services team. This initiative reflects our commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for faculty, staff, students, and visitors across the medical campus. Why Cenobot SP50? […]