Johnston REC to Undergo HVAC Remodeling Project Feb.-June 2014

The Operations Department is excited to share with you the initial details about the project to replace the heating and cooling (HVAC) system in the Johnston Regional Education Center (REC). This project will bring important improvements to the environment of the building, leading to increased comfort for our staff and visitors. It will also increase the overall energy efficiency of the building. The project is slated to take place between February 1 and June 1, 2014. The remodeling will be done in phases, which means individual sections of the building will be remodeled one-at-a-time. 

Staff Relocation 
While we will do our best to maintain a normal working environment for REC staff members, your work will be impacted by the project. You will be able to remain in your offices and work stations for the most part, but you will need to be relocated to temporary work space when the project affects your area. We are still making plans for this portion of the project, and we will update you on this when we have a concrete plan in place. 

Conference/Meeting Relocation 
This also means that all large conference rooms and small meeting rooms will be taken offline, and no events will be held in those spaces. We plan to relocate ALL conferences and meetings that are currently scheduled in the REC from February 1-June 1. Central Office Administrative Assistants, Cassie Britton and Sherise Ahlers, will personally contact everyone who has an event currently scheduled in the REC during that time, and Cassie and Sherise will make arrangements for those events to be moved to alternate locations. Those who have meetings scheduled DO NOT need to make any alternate arrangements themselves. 

Construction Blog 
As with the remodeling project a few years ago, we plan to use the “Construction Blog” to provide updates about the status of the project. That blog will be the primary source of information to keep staff up-to-date on the progress of the project. 

Stay tuned, as we will continue to let you know more about the remodeling project as plans are solidified. If you have any general questions, contact Dustin Gean, Operations Manager, at dgean@heartlandaea.org or ext. 14460.