January 2019 – July 2022
Construction is underway to relocate a storm drain pipe and replace utility maintenance holes on Lawrence Road beneath the Centennial Road bridge. There will be one-lane traffic control at times. The project will continue to the end of August. Consider using other gates for Lab entry and exit. https://pim.lbl.gov/2022/07/19/storm-drain-repair-starting-7-18-22/
The Lab marked a major milestone of the Biological and Environmental Program Integration Center (BioEPIC) building on Friday with a ceremony signing the crowning beam. Seen signing in the photo are Peter Nico, Geosciences, Paul Adams, Biosciences, and senior leaders Carol Burns and Michael Brandt. https://bioepic.lbl.gov/
Biological and Environmental Program Integration Center (BioEPIC) steel is going up and that stage of construction is close to complete. Read more about BioEPIC and the research it will house, which will be featured in the BioEPIC Virtual Research Slam on Wednesday at noon on streaming.lbl.gov. https://arcg.is/1KCvy9
Agustin Avila Sakar has spent nearly his entire career learning about cryo-EM technology. Now, he’s tasked with planning the cryo-EM facility in the new BioEPIC building and understanding how it could help further the tenant groups’ breakthrough research. https://biosciences.lbl.gov/2022/04/15/agustin-avila-sakar-cryo-em-trailblazer/
For Earth Week, the Lab is celebrating the construction progress of the Biological and Environmental Program Integration Center (BioEPIC) with a BioEPIC website and Zoom backgrounds. Construction is approaching the “topping off” of the building with the placement of the highest structural beam. http://bioepic.lbl.gov/
The PIM and Facilities divisions are planning a power outage in the East Canyon area to support electrical infrastructure upgrades from August 16-21. Join a town hall on Feb. 24 at 11 a.m. to learn about the project’s scope and measures PIMD and Facilities are taking to mitigate the research impact. https://www.google.com/url?q=https://lbnl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eP6nEoHkSMWUGIDY7Ko_Sw&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1645629798505615&usg=AOvVaw02yGPrCaPBqImyBOY2UTns
Buildings 50B, 50C, 50D, 50E, and 50F will be closed Sept. 18, Sept. 25, and Oct. 16 between 5 a.m-8 p.m. to allow safe crane lift activities for a roof replacement project. Perlmutter Road traffic will also be affected. Click for details. https://pim.lbl.gov/656-2/
Three Operations Divisions work together to plan, build, operate, maintain, and renew the infrastructure needed to support the current and future science mission of Berkeley Lab. Read how they work together to create an environment that supports the Lab’s mission. https://we-are-berkeley-lab.lbl.gov/supporting-science/planning-future-infrastructure
The bins for excess wood, trash, and scrap metal will temporarily move from Building 77/79 to Building 69 beginning May 24. Dispose of all trash, debris, wood, or scrap metal in the respective bins located by Building 69 until further notice. https://procurement.lbl.gov/welcome-to-procurement-property/property-management/property-management-excess/
The Advanced Light Source has received federal approval for the budget, schedule, and technical scope for a major upgrade project that will boost the brightness of its X-ray beams at least a hundredfold. https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2021/04/16/advanced-light-source-upgrade-project-achieves-major-milestone/