Merrill Hall air system to be upgraded for next two weeks
Merrill Hall's aging heating and airflow systems are being upgraded during the next two weeks as part of Facilities Management's "Make Up Air" project.
The project will cost about $38,000, said Vice President of Facilities Management Stephen Lawrence. C and R Electric and Remer Plumbing received contracts for the labor.
"We're bringing in outside air to balance the air in the building," Lawrence said. "These older buildings are challenging to balance with heating and air circulation.
The repairs on the 54-year-old building began at 9 a.m. Tuesday, and will upgrade the system to bring more outside air into the residence hall.
Air testing will begin Wednesday morning. Work will begin in the east stairwells. Hallways and stairwells will remain accessible.
On Friday, workers will begin drilling to install piping in the southeast hallways, and the modified units will be installed next week.
