Academic Research Building heat pipe replacement
University of Connecticut Board of Trustees Financial Affairs Committee | State of ConnecticutConnecticut- Detected
- Sep 23, 2026
- 41 days ago
- Sector
- Infrastructure & Maintenance
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From the meeting
At its September 23, 2026 meeting, the board considered a $7,400,000 design budget for the UConn Health Academic Research Building Heat Pipe Replacement. The existing black steel piping for the hot water heating system was failing from corrosion and had already triggered an emergency purchase order for repairs in one section of the building. The packet says an engineer was preparing bid documents and the project was to proceed to bidding once design was complete.
This is a strong signal for emergency follow-on work and the larger replacement scope.
- Meeting date
- September 23, 2026
- Agency
- University of Connecticut Board of Trustees Financial Affairs Committee | State of Connecticut
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