Building Conditions Survey Planning Assumption

A program of appraisal of the buildings, grounds, utilities, and other facilities will be continued. A central repository for complete plans of all facilities will be maintained. An ongoing maintenance program will be continuously in effect. Because parents, prospective students, students, faculty, and alumni identify their education in part with the architecture and natural beauty of their campus, it is important that Wake Forest’s architecture and grounds continue to foster the image of a Wake Forest education.Although Wake Forest University in its present location is young and its buildings are in good condition, the University must be concerned with the preservation and appearance of its buildings, including the surrounding landscape. Therefore it is important that appropriate funds be allocated over the life of the campus to budget adequately for maintenance and improvements where needed.The Building Condition Survey of the campus plan brings together the implications for changes to the Facilities Management Department that incorporate space utilization, capital renewal, major maintenance, energy management, and budgetary consideration with sufficient information to make projections for capital expenditure decisions over the next five to ten years.

Current Situation
Since the 1991 Revision, several major projects have been completed to upgrade the infrastructure of the University's major buildings. Major improvements have been made to the underground, high voltage distribution system on campus, replacing much of the original electrical equipment with more modern and reliable equipment. One segment of this system is yet to be replaced. A new transmission delivery substation was also completed in 1997, providing campus with the most reliable electrical service available from Duke Power. This substation was designed to meet the University's needs while blending in with the neighborhood surroundings as much as possible.The campus chilled water system has also undergone major improvements. Two chiller plants have been constructed and the chilled water loop completed in an effort to supply reliable and efficient air conditioning to all of the major campus facilities. A project is also nearing completion to upgrade all heating and air-conditioning controls to state-of-the-art systems within campus buildings.A new computer based work order and maintenance system was implemented in 1998. In addition to tracking all work orders within the Facilities Management Department, this system will allow for improved preventive maintenance throughout every University facility.By the end of 2000, all University residence halls will have sprinkler systems, and most of the major academic facilities will have updated fire alarm systems.

Proposal
Cost projections should be made for all future repairs and replacements, including architectural, electrical, and mechanical. Major repairs should be completed as identified and as funds are appropriated. Capital planning for major maintenance issues should continue in order to minimize deferred maintenance over the coming years. Annual inspections of major buildings systems and structures should continue including roofs, windows, foundations and major building systems.Current procedures in the area of asbestos abatement should continue. A plan to address lead paint on campus has been be developed and funded. Abatement of lead paint on the exterior of all major buildings has begun and will be completed by 2005.Currently, funds are budgeted for the continued maintenance of the Campus grounds including annual maintenance of trees, fertilization programs, and general maintenance and improvement of the landscaped areas of campus. This practice should be continued and enhanced as needs arise in an effort to maintain the distinct beauty of the Reynolda Campus and the surrounding areas. The grounds should be surveyed regularly to ensure that maintenance procedures are adequate and that all necessary improvements or repairs are completed.