Facilities Management – News

Renovation project opens a time warp to campus life in the 1800s

Michael Kmack — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 20:21:57 +0000

Nineteenth century students may have looked more serious in their waistcoats and bodices, but their private notes prove them to be just as silly and mischievous as their modern counterparts.

For outdoor sports in early spring, there’s no playing without first plowing

Michael Kmack — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 14:47:30 +0000

A plow driver can spend a full eight-hour shift clearing a snowfall of five to eight inches off Hannaford Field.

Renovations ensure the Academy Building’s future while respecting its storied past

Michael Kmack — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 21:30:02 +0000

Student artists have learned to paint through the noise of hammers beating against their classroom walls as construction crews work to renovate the historic Academy Building.

New turf makes every game day a field day

Michael Kmack — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 18:49:00 +0000

A giant Husky logo at the center of Hannaford Field ensures that school pride is woven into the fabric of the new playing surface.

Graduate Spotlight ’22: Prudent Ndihokubwayo

Michael Kmack — Tue, 03 May 2022 16:53:00 +0000

Prudent Ndihokubwayo pulled double-duty to earn his English degree, working five days a week for USM Custodial Services while attending classes on his time off.

USM breaks ground on new alternative transportation-focused parking garage in Portland

daniel.hartill — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:49:00 +0000

The garage that will rise from the newly dedicated construction site will add about 500 parking spaces to the Portland Campus.

Duty calls when snow falls for grounds crew, custodial staff

Michael Kmack — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 14:15:00 +0000

Extra layers of clothing and a steady supply of coffee help to fortify workers who are tasked with clearing snow from campus even as the storm rages around them.

Drivers get their bearings in reconfigured parking garage

Michael Kmack — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 18:18:00 +0000

A new traffic pattern at the parking garage in Portland is designed to create space for construction of a second garage.