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DUQUESNE UNIVERSITYFACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
SUSTAINABILITYUPDATE
The Facilities Management Department supports
the educational mission of the University by
maintaining a functional and appropriate campus
environment. Our department operates within
the Division of Management and Business and
leads the University’s efforts to improve the
environmental quality of its daily operations.
Our dedicated team of employees research
products and practices that are good for the
environment, and are sensible and feasible for
our campus. While some of us are responsible for implementing sustainable practices, others
are in charge of their execution and maintenance.
Many of our “greening” efforts are highlighted
in the University’s Sustainability Report, but
we want to continue informing the campus
community of our work, advancement and
commitment to environmental stewardship.
I invite you to learn about our current endeavors
by browsing this piece.
George FecikExecutive Director, Facilities Management
Duquesne University
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Major Projects - Water PumpsGreg Fuhrman, mechanical engineer and project manager
for design and construction, is currently working on projects
that have significant energy savings potential, such as the replacement of the chilled water pumps in Mellon Hall and in
the Duquesne Union. The equipment will be upgraded from
constant speed pumping (where the pumps always move the
same amount of water) to variable speed pumping (where the
pumps only move as much water as needed for the actual
air conditioning load at any given time). The pumps in both
buildings are original 1960s vintage.
Constant speed pumping was common then, not only because
energy was inexpensive, but the necessary controls for variable
speed pumping were not readily available.
Published sources indicate that variable speed pumps can save
from 30% to 70% of the pumping energy.
For these two chilled water pump replacement projects,
Facilities Management is applying for rebates from
Duquesne Light that total $22,500. The projects qualify for
this initiative because of the use of variable frequency drives
on the pump motors, which save energy when the full pump
capacity is not needed.
ENERGYNew chilled water pumps in Mellon Hall will reduce energy consumption by way of variable frequency drive technology.
Greg Fuhrman, project manager, and Ron Willis, heating and air conditioning technician, review the newly installed equipment.
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Fan Coil UpgradesAlso in Mellon Hall, Facilities
Management is upgrading the
original fan coil units to a newer,
efficient model. By replacing
the equipment, not only do we
increase energy efficiency, we also
minimize hands-on maintenance.
The fan coils help to heat and cool
spaces such as offices and labs.
Another major energy efficiency
project involving fan coil unit
replacement is nearing completion
in Trinity Hall. This comprehensive
project involves demolishing old
steel piping and replacing it with
copper piping. The overall financial
benefit is hidden in the details.
If the upgrade were considered
based on energy savings, the
return on investment might not be
attractive. However, the services
needed to maintain a residence
hall decrease based on fewer
calls about leaking pipes, clogged
coils and optimizing automatic
temperature controls. This limits
manpower to the site, provides
comfort and increases indoor
quality—an overall reduction of
regular maintenances.
The University’s Energy Management Group has moved to the Chuck Cooper Building, where our central building automation system is now housed. Through this system, energy manager Guy Zupo and the HVAC team are able to interface with all HVAC systems across campus.
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Occupancy Light SwitchesOne of the most ignored energy conservation devices is the light switch. According to the Green Seal’s report, lighting accounts for 30 to
50% of a building’s energy use, or about 17% of the total annual U.S.
electricity consumption. The University’s electricians continue to advance
conservation efforts on campus by installing occupancy light switches in
classrooms, offices and restrooms. The switches’ sensory devices interrupt
the energy circuit, turning the lights off after 15 consecutive minutes without
detecting movement or body heat. The use of occupancy lights is proven to
reduce energy waste and is an environmentally sound practice.
Facilities Management continues to plan and design for the installation of
occupancy light switches in campus locations.
Source: Green Seal’s Choose Green Report
Fisher Hall
Classrooms Completed
College Hall
Offices 90% Completed
Classrooms Completed
Mellon Hall
Classrooms Completed
Labs Completed
Administration Building
Offices Completed
Bayer Hall
Classrooms Completed
Facilities Management
Offices Completed
Canevin Hall
Offices Completed
Classrooms Completed
Restrooms Completed
Rockwell Hall
Offices 95% Completed
Classrooms Completed
Gumberg Library
Restrooms Completed
Switched Switches
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A.J. Palumbo Center’s Auxiliary Gym Lighting By replacing metal halide lights with T5,
locally produced gym lighting, University
electricians Andy Novak, left, and Matt
O’Neil, under the supervision of Tim
Barefoot and Guy Zupo, made significant
environmental contributions. The new lighting provides the following advantages:
• 55% energy reduction
• 60% longer lamp life
• Eco-friendly, low mercury lamps
• Act 129 Rebate Eligibility
• Higher color rendering; colors appear
bright and true
By having talented electricians on staff,
the installation was completed quickly
and contractors were not needed—saving
additional cost.
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LED and Energy Efficient Lighting Upgrades• 375 energy-saving light fixtures were installed at the
Forbes Garage. This will cut energy usage by 50%
and provide better illumination.
• 40 energy-saving light fixtures were installed at the
Locust Garage
• LED lighting was installed at the Duquesne Union
and at Vickroy Commons as part of the University
lighting retrofit plan.
Because of these upgrades, the University received
$14,000 in rebates from the Duquesne Light Watt
Choices Program. These funds will cover additional
lighting replacement fixtures.
Replacing incandescent lights with LED (light emitting diode)
is implemented by the University to conserve energy while
improving efficiency. According to ledtronics.com, because LED
bulbs are not made of filaments, their solid-state design renders
them impervious to shock, vibration, frequent switching and
environmental extremes. With an average lifespan of more than
50,000 hours (5.7-plus years), LED bulbs operate more than 20
times longer than the equivalent incandescent bulbs. LED lamps
produce very little heat and use up to 90% less operating power
than equivalent filament-based bulbs, making them friendly to the
environment and fiscally responsible. Nearly all campus buildings
have been retrofitted with the energy-saving LED bulbs.
LEDs
Evergreen Christmas
In order to enhance the ambiance on our Bluff during the holiday
season while conserving energy, over 80% of our campus outdoor
Christmas lights were LED.
The University also decreased the number of Christmas trees on
campus by providing student organizations with a single tree to
decorate together—in previous years organizations were given an
individual tree to adorn. The stand-in evergreen was transplanted
from the Des Places demolition site and placed on the Academic
Walk. After the holidays, all Christmas trees that decorated our
campus were dropped off at a local composting site.
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Green Carpeting Fiscal and environmental responsibility purchases for our campus require
the combination of performance, cost and green design.
Green product design means that all stages of a product’s life cycle are
developed to minimize negative environmental impact, including the
products’ disposal.
For example, office furniture and carpeting are considered in light of
their recycled content, optimum safety standards and eco-friendly
opportunities for recovery, reuse or recycling. Eco-friendly packaging
also is considered at the time of purchase, as many materials used in the
packages can be harmful to the environment.
Examining the life cycle of the products we purchase is a way to prevent
what we buy today from ending up in a landfill tomorrow and is another
effort we take on.
Since 2007, we installed 7,855 square yards of “green” carpet. In turn
6,700 square yards of old carpeting were sent to a reclamation unit,
processed and then remanufactured into new carpeting.
PROCEDURESAND PRODUCTS
Square Yards of Green Carpet Installed Since 2007
2007 2008 2009 20101580 1775 2200 2300
Green PaintAccording to the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are
gases emitted from certain solids or liquids that
may cause adverse health effects. VOCs are released by a wide array of household products
including paints, aerosol sprays, disinfectants
and even office supplies such as glue and
permanent markers.
As part of its responsible environmental stewardship efforts, Duquesne has implemented
a selection process that limits the VOC levels
of the cleaning products, paints and other
chemicals purchased by the University. An
estimated 75% of the cleaning products used
on campus are environmentally friendly, with
low or no VOC content. And for two years
the University has invested in high-quality,
VOC-free paints that have been recognized for
environmental standards.
Total Gallons Used Since 2007 – 1830 Gallons
Gallons of Green Paint Used Since June 2007
June 07 July 08 March 09 Nov 10560 250 400 670
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Green Grounds Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a practice of managing the
care of lawns and ornamental plantings from a more complete and
proactive standpoint. It includes visual inspections, proper pruning and mowing as well as organic controls. An IPM plan requires a
thorough knowledge of common pests and of proper irrigation control
methods. The many benefits include:
• Healthy, structurally sound plants, from roots to flowers;
• Reduced use of pesticides, alleviating potential negative effect on
people and animals;
• Promotion of clean water and environment;
• Better and long-term pest control;
• Reduced cost.
IPM practices have been adopted on campus in the care of ornamental
beds and lawn areas. Licensed and trained employees inspect plants
and lawns daily. Problem areas are treated with chemicals if significant
concern rises for the health of the plant.
The grounds crew uses a tree injection system, which treats our
trees systemically, rather than spraying chemicals into the air. This injection system is efficient in treating plants with small, but
concentrated doses of the product
In the area of office operations, Facilities Management is eliminating
manual processes and thereby reducing the amount of paper used.
Recently, we implemented an automated payroll process that
eliminated three paper processes.
Other programs have been
successfully used such as
Maximo, a computerized
maintenance management
system that reduces paper
usage. Another paperless
program assists us in managing
the custodial operations and building
inspections via handheld PDAs instead
of the paper checklist of the past.
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In Duquesne’s Living-Learning Centers, green cleaning is a staple practice. Building Services Supervisor Suzanne Sinclair, left, and employee Kathy Walhnoah show off the new line of Green Seal Certified products used for daily cleaning. Microfiber cloths and dusters are other examples of our arsenal of sustainable cleaning tools.
Gaylen Wright, building services work leader, explains the benefits of using a high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter backpack vacuum cleaner. The versatile vacuum takes the place of multiple tools, as it can be used on hard and soft surfaces. The equipment exceeds industry standards for assisting in ensuring superior indoor air quality.
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LEED CertificationIn alignment with Duquesne’s commitment to environmental
stewardship, the University’s new
residence hall will be constructed
to earn Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED)
certification of the U.S. Green
Building Council. Des Places
Hall is expected to earn at least
LEED Silver Rating with enhanced
commissioning.
Some features of the project that
qualify for LEED points:
Site
• High density, urban setting
near to transportation
alternatives;
Water
• Low-flow fixtures resulting in
40% water use reduction;
CONSTRUCTIONEnergy & Atmosphere
• Occupancy sensors for
controlling lighting;
• Day lighting wherever possible,
saving energy and providing
for a more productive
environment;
• On-site, photovoltaic
renewable energy;
• Green power through
renewable energy credits to
offset electricity not generated
on campus by clean-burning
natural gas turbines.
• Enhanced commissioning
saves energy and prevents
operational problems by
ensuring that building systems
are installed and operating as
designed.
Artist rendering of the 12-story, suite-style Des Places residence hall.
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Materials & Resources
• Material salvage limits debris
taken off-site by crushing
masonry from the existing
building and using it as fill for
new construction, diverting
75% from disposal.
• Use of bio-based floor tile in
lieu of petroleum-based.
Indoor Environmental Air Quality
• Controllability of systems
allows each sleeping room an
individual thermostat.
• Daylight access wherever
possible and operable windows
improve interior air quality.
Innovation & Design
• Educational display shows
floor-by-floor energy
consumption monitoring.
• Green housekeeping practices
utilized.
Respect for the OldThe demolition of the former Des
Places building was conducted
with concern and attention to the environment:
Pre-Demolition Phase:
• All items containing asbestos
were abated—floor tile, mastic,
caulking, roof flashing, pipe and
tank insulation—per Allegheny
County Health Department
requirements.
• Several gallons of propylene
glycol from the heating and
cooling system were drained
and recycled.
• Inspection and proper disposal
of all lighting fixture ballasts
containing PCBs, as well as
electrical capacitors containing
PCBs.
• Proper disposal of all fluorescent
light bulbs.
Demolition:
• Concrete and brick from the
building were crushed and
stockpiled on McCloskey Field
to be used as engineered fill
material. This measure kept
130 tri-axle trucks off the roads
and prevented the purchase
and consequent delivery of
engineered fill material.
• All steel rebar, I-beams, copper
wiring, metal flashing and
machines containing metal
were segregated and recycled.
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Although the University has offered a recycling program for many years,
grassroots efforts and industry innovation have allowed for a substantial increase of product collection in the last 5 years.
Working with Pittsburgh Recycling Services in Hazelwood, Facilities
Management implemented commingled recycling opportunities on
campus, making appropriate disposal more convenient. This way,
products such as paper, plastic, cardboard, glass and aluminum can be
deposited in the same container.
Here is how it works:
RECYCLING
STEP 1 STEP 3STEP 2 STEP 4
Students deposit products into recycling receptacles.
Commingled material is transported to our recycling compactor on Gibbon Street, where Pittsburgh Recycling Services comes to campus weekly to pick up, on average, 3.5 tons of product.
A Facilities Management employee transports the disposed content to the building’s loading dock, where it is kept separate from general trash.
Once in the reprocessing facility, the products are sorted and packaged to become a traded commodity.
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“Last time we visited the
Hazelwood facility, rail cars full of
bailed plastic were being prepared
to be transported to the West
Coast, and ultimately to China,”
said Bill Zilcosky, assistant director.
“Disposing of recyclable materials
appropriately is a personal
choice. We aim to make it as easy and convenient as possible,
but ultimately, individuals choose
to participate or not.”
Zilcosky explains that the areas of
higher recycling success are those
in which individuals proactively
approached Facilities Management
with ideas and requests to make
the program work well in their area.
The Gumberg Library is Zilcosky’s
favorite example: Dr. Laverna
In 2009, the University strengthened its recycling efforts with the purchase of an environmentally friendly self-contained compactor.
The equipment compresses campus waste, preparing it to be sent
out to reprocessing facilities.
Operating with high environmental standards, the compactor uses
biodegradable oil and enlists stringent odor and pest control. It also
reduces fire hazards by enclosing material rather than exposing it to
open air. Marathon Equipment, the compactor’s manufacturer, has
been recognized by the U.S Department of Energy for its energy
conservation initiatives. The company stated that Duquesne has the
first GreenBuilt® compactor in Allegheny County.
Recycled material is reprocessed to become
a commodity traded around the world.
Saunders, University librarian,
met with him. Consequently, they
determined that the appropriate
disposal of recycling content
would become standard behavior
in the library.
“We worked together, deciding
on quantity and placement of the
containers and her staff devised
a plan to educate library users,”
Zilcosky said.
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Bill Zilcosky
Among the responsibilities of Bill Zilcosky, assistant director at the Facilities Management Department, is the research and execution of efficient recycling options for our campus. Zilcosky oversees the University’s integrated recycling program, which aims to reduce the amount of campus waste sent to landfills.
Recycling, however, is not just a job to Zilcosky—it is a way of life. At home, the Zilcosky family recycles plastic, metal and glass, according to his municipality guidelines. They also make regular trips
to an Abitibi paper retriever to deposit their paper and fiber waste. The family owns canvas shopping bags from all three local supermarkets and chooses walking over driving whenever possible.
During a summer vacation, the Zilcosky family was disappointed to find no recycling options at the hotel where they were staying. So they researched and located a recycling facility within the vicinity and took turns carrying all their recyclable waste to the appropriate containers.
The Three RsYes, We Now Compost
The University has recently contracted with Agrecycle, Pennsylvania’s
largest composting company, to begin composting food waste from
campus dining locations. This environmentally conscious endeavor
will start March 1, with the bi-weekly pick up of organic waste from the
Sean Hogan Dining Hall in Towers, the Red Ring and catering services
in the Power Center. According to Agrecycle, composting recycles
millions of tons of organic materials in a sustainable and Earth-friendly
manner. Not only does composting conserve landfill space, it benefits
the environment. The resulting product of composting reintroduces
organic matter with nutrients, minerals and beneficial microorganisms
back into our soil.
For more details on the advancements of this effort on campus, look
for our next sustainability update this fall.
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Departmental Awards and Recognition
Others have recognized our outstanding effort. Use your computer’s mouse to roll over the awards for detail.
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