General News

FM’s Fleet Management team will be phasing out the use of Tank 1 for fuel services. All departments that use on-campus fueling services should use Tank 3 for all unleaded fuel. To use Tank 3 without delay, some fuel key fobs need to be programmed. Programming must be done in person and takes approximately three […]

In alignment with industry standards, the previously known Automotive and Motor Fleet team has a new name. Effective Aug. 1, Fleet Management, as now known, is a reflection of the team’s all-inclusive services. As part of FM’s Facilities Finance and Business Operations unit, Fleet Management includes the department’s Service Center and Motor Fleet. The Service […]

In continued efforts to boost effectiveness and efficiency, the BES team has acquired the department’s first Autonomous Scrubber Tennant (T380). According to Tasheem Hayes, interim senior assistant director of BES&R, “UNC Charlotte recently became the first university in the state to own and operate a T380 AMR robotic scrubber.” The equipment, which increases productivity, can […]

You may have heard the announcement that Auxiliary Services is transitioning the physical 49er ID cards to mobile IDs that are accessible via phone, Apple Watch or other Android devices. Throughout the phased implementation, FM’s Lock Shop has been integral in installing, testing and troubleshooting these systems. Andrew Pemberton, lead locksmith, provided details of how […]

Facilities Management (FM) has a limited supply of on-campus fuel. Departments that use University road-worthy vehicles may temporarily refuel on campus. A timeframe on how long the current supply will be available is unknown. When fuel is no longer available, departments should continue to use their Purchase Cards (P-Cards) to purchase gas at off-campus fuel […]

Due to current weather conditions, James Seals & Stripes, Inc. will complete striping campus pedestrian crosswalks and bike lanes on Thursday, June 16. The remaining areas impacted as the truck completes striping will include: Cameron Blvd. from Poplar Terrace to Union Deck Student Union Lane Cameron Blvd. at the University Rd. intersection Mary Alexander Rd. […]

As the weather gets warmer, many choose to spend their time outside — often gardening and doing yard work. If this is you, don’t forget your sunscreen and consider these tips for lawn care, planting and landscaping provided by staff from the Grounds unit and Office of Sustainability in Facilities Management. Lawn-care tips: Irrigation: Do: […]

The people who design, build, clean and maintain buildings at UNC Charlotte have a major impact on the health of students, faculty, staff and visitors. A prominent study on how indoor spaces drive performance and productivity notes that by the time one reaches 80 years old, they will have spent 72 years of their life […]

Jason Bernstein, energy manager in Engineering Services, noticed a higher-than-usual number of accounts on the University’s monthly water bills from Charlotte Water and decided to investigate the cause. Bernstein conferred with Greg Cole, water resource engineer, and sought help from Nick Occhipinti, GIS developer, to assess how much surface area should be billed. Storm water […]

T.J. Woods, transportation, warehouse and logistics manager, and Solomon T. Franklin, assistant director of business operations, issued a purchase order last week for 35 Max-EVs (electric vehicles). The purchase of these small electric carts is part of the first phase to replace some of the combustion-engine vehicles within FM and work toward a reduction of […]