There will be one person on site to receive packages on Tuesday, Dec. 29, and Wednesday, Dec. 30; however, there will be no other shipping or mail services during the winter break from Thursday, Dec. 24, through Friday, Jan. 1. https://ops.lbl.gov/2020-lab-closure-for-winter-break/
Lab Cafeteria & Coffee Bar Closing After Friday
The Lab’s cafeteria and coffee bar will close at 2 p.m. Friday and not reopen until some time in January. The low number of employees on site who are ordering food and drink make it financially impossible to continue operating the cafe, for now. Look for details on its reopening in January.
Integrative Genomics Building Receives LEED Gold
The Integrative Genomics Building (IGB) has achieved LEED Gold. It is the Lab’s seventh LEED-certified building, the first building with all-electric space and water heating, and is designed to use just 36% of the energy of the Walnut Creek facility it replaced. https://sbl.lbl.gov/category/news/#Integrative%20Genomics%20Building%20Receives%20LEED%20Gold
VIDEO: Successful Generator Test Points to Future Resiliency
On Saturday, Nov. 21, Lab and PG&E engineers successfully completed a test designed to help keep the lights on during future Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events. This pilot project provides a potentially scalable solution that allows buildings to remain operational during PSPS events. https://youtu.be/WgXOwQlw_jw
Elevator Inspection Work Through December
Facilities is keeping colleagues safe by conducting required elevator inspections and repairs now through December. During the inspection, which can take up to three hours, the elevator will not be available. Please check the schedule and make alternate arrangements as needed. https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTvTfinxT3ERffYCMnY4f-Djpvv-Keci3GaVK70knHxy3fHE3wuPaeYriQz6CzjJhNv41UvqbYOoHzL/pub
Introducing the Improved Work Request Center
Changes have been made to the Facilities Work Request Center (WRC) with an easier-to-navigate menu and new functionality — like the ability to add documents and photos to work orders. Check it out next time you have a work request. https://workrequest.lbl.gov/
Keeping the Lights On During Future PSPS Events
On Saturday, Nov. 7, the Facilities Division will energize and test two large generators providing backup power to 31 Lab buildings on the hill site. The work is in partnership with PG&E and represents a significant step in increasing the Lab’s resiliency to future loss of commercial power. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2020/10/28/keeping-the-lights-on-during-future-psps-events/
Three Questions for Myrna Gutierrez
Last year the Lab was faced with several Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS), which provided unique challenges to a scientific community such as the Lab. Myrna Gutierrez is new to the EOC this year and brings her experience and current knowledge as a Facilities Area Manager to the team. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2020/10/07/three-questions-for-myrna-gutierrez/
Read Roundtable Interview on Air Quality at the Lab
Recently two working groups reviewed the air quality in Lab buildings in light of COVID-19 and wildfire smoke. Five of the group members will take questions tomorrow, Sept. 23, in a noon brown bag session. You can learn more in this roundtable interview with the panelists prior to the brown bag. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2020/09/21/air-quality-at-the-lab/
Creative Workspaces Revealed
Employees took up the challenge from the ergonomics team and shared how they constructed a home workspace. Kenneth Kievit from EHS started in the closet to have fewer distractions, but he now has a space to call his own with his family’s help. See the photos of other spaces created by employees. https://ergo.lbl.gov/home/covid-19-resources-from-the-ergo-team