College of Science and Biotechnology Building to Undergo Space Surveys Starting on Monday, Nov. 20

Summary of disruption: Technicians from MetaBIM, a space management consulting firm under contract to Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M), will be conducting campuswide space surveys during the academic year. Space surveys will occur weekdays from approximately 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Findings from the space surveys will help the university improve its space management capabilities and maintain accurate space records.

The work schedules and affected buildings:

Monday, Nov. 20 and Tuesday, Nov. 21

College of Science (Building 8)

Wednesday, Nov. 22; Monday, Nov. 27 through Friday, Dec. 1

Biotechnology Building (Building 4)

Reason for disruption: Allow the space contractor to help the university maintain an accurate inventory and measurements of all instructional spaces on campus, which is vital to obtaining resources as part of the CSU capital planning process and to enhance campus space utilization. A staff member from FP&M will accompany technicians at all times, and contractors will carry a MetaBIM employee ID for identification. The space surveys are expected to continue into spring 2024.

How does this affect me? Technicians will use digital imaging and measuring equipment inside classrooms, teaching labs, faculty and administrative offices/workspaces. The work will be conducted around course schedules to avoid disruptions, and technicians will only survey unoccupied classrooms and labs spaces. Any sensitive or personal equipment should be removed or locked away during the survey dates, but technicians will work around the items.

What do I need to do? Offices and workspaces may need to be vacated for a few minutes to allow technicians to conduct digital imaging and room measurements. Occupants may remain at their office to observe. Please share this information with others in the buildings who may have not received this message. 

For any questions or more information, please contact: Danny Wu, AICP, PTP, PMP, Executive Director of Office of Campus Planning, Transportation & Sustainability, at Ext. 5044 or (626) 464-6520.