News Archive
"Ready for Another 75 Years"
Read about the Littlefield Fountain restoration in The Alcade, November/December 2008.
PMCS Assisting Landmarks Art Program with Set up of Loaned sculptures
Many PMCS staff members are involved in the design of settings for works on loan from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, including construction of wood and concrete pedestals, site work and signage. Articles about the loan program appeared in the New York Times, the Austin American-Statesman and the Daily Texan.
Construction Expanding Outdoor Food Court at Texas Union Building
Littlefield Fountain Operation During Commencement
Construction will pause for photo opportunities. View release for details.
Thanks for a Successful TAPPA 2008!
Construction HUB Forum, February 27
The Construction HUB Forum will be held at the Commons Center at the J.J. Pickle Research Campus, 10100 Burnet Rd., Austin. The Forum will present information on how to do construction-related business with PMCS as well as provide contractors and subcontractors the opportunity to network and to visit exhibits sponsored by local trade organizations, state agencies, UT System and general contractors. Registration begins at 2 p.m., followed by a one-hour panel presentation about working with PMCS and upcoming projects. Presenters and exhibitors will be available for answering questions and networking from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. For more information, contact Muriel Kruse, HUB Staff Associate, (512) 475-6856.
Frauke Bartels Wins 2007 SLICE Award
Frauke was one of eight Employee and Campus Services portfolio employees honored by Vice President Pat Clubb. Read more about the SLICE Awards.
Window Replacements at McCombs School of Business
During the summer of 2007, PMCS began removing the clay tile masonry screen around the sixth floor exterior of the McCombs School of Business building. Read more about the window replacements.
Shannon Hanney wins 2007 Staff Excellence Award
Shannon was honored by President Bill Powers at the 46th annual Staff Recognition Program. Congratulations Shannon!
Green Renovations at the Perry Casteneda Library
PMCS used environmentally friendly renovation practices to create the University Federal Credit Union Student Learning Commons, which opened August 31, 2007. Read more about the green renovations.
Fire Safety Renovations at the Texas Memorial Museum
PMCS added an exterior stairwell and enclosed an interior stairwell to bring this historic Paul Cret building up to fire code. Read more about the fire safety renovations.
Strategic Plan Rollout Session – April 11, 2007
At a session held on Wednesday, April 11, the results of the following recent initiatives were shared with all PMCS staff:
- PMCS Strategic Plan (pdf)
