Tag: Sheet Metal

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New Furniture from President’s House Beech Tree Source of Pride, Memories, Collaboration

By Jalynn BugajCustomer Relations & Communications intern A beech tree from the University of Illinois President’s House was given a new purpose after it had to be cut down in 2022. The tree’s significance was not just botanical; it had witnessed decades of life at the house. When Andrew Burnett, F&S mill foreperson, first met with Roberta Johnson Killeen, wife of President Tim Killeen, and … Continue reading New Furniture from President’s House Beech Tree Source of Pride, Memories, Collaboration

Jalyn Bugaj
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Crafting the Colonnades Club Drink Rail

By Jalynn BugajF&S customer relations & communications intern New drink rail? No problem! With five Facilities & Services shops collaborating to make a drink rail for the Colonnades Club at Memorial Stadium, the finished result is nothing short of spectacular. Each shop brought their unique expertise to the table, resulting in a drink rail that not only enhances the club’s aesthetics but also provides a … Continue reading Crafting the Colonnades Club Drink Rail

Jalyn Bugaj
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Breaking Barriers and Building Futures: How Women at F&S are Redefining the Trades

By Jalynn BugajF&S customer relations & communications intern At F&S, women are transforming the trades by showing that skill and dedication come in all forms. By challenging old stereotypes and leading with expertise, they’re setting a new standard for success in the industry. Women who work in crafts and trades, fields traditionally dominated by men, often encounter unique challenges related to perceptions of their skills, … Continue reading Breaking Barriers and Building Futures: How Women at F&S are Redefining the Trades

Jalyn Bugaj
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Shop Spotlight: Sheetmetal Workers

You want real power? Try stepping (safely!) into an air handling unit (AHU) running full bore in the bowels of the Beckman Institute. The 1.46 inches of static pressure within the AHU is strong enough to knock you over when stepping through the doorway – if you’re close enough, it’ll try to drag you in. The small room features one thing: a giant fan whirring … Continue reading Shop Spotlight: Sheetmetal Workers

Travis Tate
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F&S Teams Help Preserve History at Skeuomorph Press

Dr. Kamarah and the Facilities & Services leadership team at UIUC have been instrumental in making the seemingly impossible a reality for the Skeuomorph Press, a unique place on campus that preserves traditional printmaking and book arts. The Skeuomorph Press & BookLab is dedicated to teaching students these traditional crafts; however, the press relies on an array of historical equipment, including iron hand presses that … Continue reading F&S Teams Help Preserve History at Skeuomorph Press

Priyanna Shah
Roofers added safety equipment to the Armory for future maintenance.
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Atop the Armory

Safety is top of mind when you overlook campustown from the Armory roof. In November 2022, F&S building maintenance, roofers, and sheet metal workers worked on new Armory safety measures. Workers can use these new features to maintain one of the most iconic roofs in the world. The outside portion of the installation is an epoxy paint-coated weather-proofing collar. The inside is a steel plate … Continue reading Atop the Armory

Travis Tate