Student Union Construction.

This is the SECOND phase of the Student Union work. The first phase was the renovation of OK Allen Hall then moving the Saucier Clinic and Counciling and Testing moved into it.

They started demolition of the old Sacier Clinic this weekend. This contractor is in no way connected to Juneau Construction or Lemoine Construction. They did not have hard hats, safety shoes, safety vests or protective glasses.

The rear of the old Saucier Clinic as seen from the side of the Student Union.

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The side of Saucier Clinic as seen from the side of McLauren Gym.

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Another view of the side of the old Saucier Clinic. OSHA would have a field day here.

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The front of the old Saucier Clinic as seen from the sidewalk on Boucher Drive.

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Cypress Lake covered with Duck Weed.

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Originally Posted by HelmutVII

They did not have hard hats, safety shoes, safety vests or protective glasses.

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And here I thought the very minimum use of PPE had reached nearly universal acceptance in the industry.

Doesn't exactly instill much confidence in this contractor. Seems small time....

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Originally Posted by LFTCajun

And here I thought the very minimum use of PPE had reached nearly universal acceptance in the industry.

Doesn't exactly instill much confidence in this contractor. Seems small time....

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Exactly! What a bunch of maroons! (in my best Bugs Bunny voice)

Well let's see if after your posts, someone from the university has a little chat concerning appropriate safety precautions.

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Originally Posted by LFTCajun

And here I thought the very minimum use of PPE had reached nearly universal acceptance in the industry.

Doesn't exactly instill much confidence in this contractor. Seems small time....

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I have seen this guy before. He's a dinosaur. I won't mention anything about some of the other stuff I saw.

The only way I can take photos as close as I do on the residence hall construction is that I made a deal with the General Superintendent that I wear steel toed boots, safety glasses, yellow shirt and hard hat. I'm on the project site for only about a half hour or so on Saturday or Sunday. I have been challenged a couple of times but I did show them my business card, told them who I was and explained all photos I take are given to the general superintendent and the University. I always had my PPE. I don't stay long and I don't bother the workers (my Spanish isn't that good) so they are cool with what I do.

OH MY..... I just realized that the ladder in the first photo is setting on the second from bottom step of the rear stair entrance!!!!!.

I saw how that ladder was placed. I am property claims supervisor with an insurance company. I would have to write up one of my adjusters if they did that.

Can I insert a couple/three letters into the second picture? Thanks.

SHeeSh

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Originally Posted by Turbine

Can I insert a couple/three letters into the second picture? Thanks.

SHeeSh

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Sure.

Three refrigeration units parked behind Guillory Hall. Getting ready to make Guillory Hall food service during Student Union renovation. Guillory Hall to the right and Boucher drive to the left.

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Rear of Saucier Clinic. The dumpsters with the blue tarps are "special waste materials" . I guess it slowed them up. I must say that, while the demolition contractor was not the most professional, he did recycle almost everything he could in the building. All the roof rafters were saved and I'm sure there was plenty of copper and cast iron to be had. The recycled materials were a second payday for him.

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Another view of the Saucier Clinic from the rear of McLauren Gym.

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Alligator catching some rays in duck weed covered Cypress Lake.

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Anybody want to guess what this is? It is a piece of history that I would hope they would save.

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Wasn't that the station where a security guard would have to check in by using the key to show he was making his rounds? I believe they used to carry a "watch clock" in a leather pouch on a strap across their shoulder. He inserted the key and it registered on his watch clock to show when he passed that station. It ensured they guard was making his rounds and not sleeping on the job.

You are showing your age. I think this is the last watch station on campus. It is on the rear wall of McLauren Gym

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Originally Posted by HelmutVII

You are showing your age. I think this is the last watch station on campus. It is on the rear wall of McLauren Gym

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Yes, I am old. I not only remember when Elvis was alive, I remember when he was skinny! :D

Helmut, have you seen some plans on the new and improved Student Union; I would like to see an architecural renduring to visualize what you will be posting here! I don't remember seeing any such renduring, but that really doesn't mean much! Thanks.

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Originally Posted by moorecajun

Helmut, have you seen some plans on the new and improved Student Union; I would like to see an architecural renduring to visualize what you will be posting here! I don't remember seeing any such renduring, but that really doesn't mean much! Thanks.

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Does anyone know where one can view the new design of the Student Union. This isn't a secret project and you would think they would want Alum to see it so we can get pumped up. Sometimes, I believe keeping us in the dark is on purpose or someone in PR isn't doing there job.
GEAUX CAJUNS

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Originally Posted by USLJim

Does anyone know where one can view the new design of the Student Union. This isn't a secret project and you would think they would want Alum to see it so we can get pumped up. Sometimes, I believe keeping us in the dark is on purpose or someone in PR isn't doing there job.
GEAUX CAJUNS

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Rather lengthy article in La Louisiane which is the primary method of keeping in touch with alumni.

http://www.louisiana.edu/Advancement...Community1.pdf

I have briefly seen plans of the project. They pretty much match the previously posted renderings on this site (I don't have a link though). I would not expect to see anything out there that is not released by the University. I have found that the University is, shall we say "inadequate", in updating any web site information. It would seem to me that with the advance computer science department that we have it wouldn't be too much to ask that updates to the web sites be made. It's like the head of public information got their training from the CIA. (Unlike the Athletic Department Public Information head who got their training from the KGB).

In addition to that, I think that one of the problems is that they are in the process of getting plans approved and the final product is subject to change, pending that final approval.

Can one of you old farts explain to me what a watch station is?

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Originally Posted by CajunRebel

Can one of you old farts explain to me what a watch station is?

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Large facilities would have a night watchman to keep the place secure. These watchmen were known to take a nap every now and then. They devised a system that would have a watch clock station like the one shown above. This station would be a little hinged box. Inside that box was a key attached to a chain and then attached to the box. The watchman would carry a recording device that the key would fit into. As the watchman would make his rounds he would insert the key into the recorder to record the time he was at that station.

The box shown in the phot still has the chain in it but not the key. I will take a photo of the inside next week.

Still remember the watchmen with the key on the Godcheaux Suger Refinery at our "company" home. Key attached to a large pecan tree in front yard. My grandfather told me that inside "clock" was a heavy paper that the key made a mark on. Indicated time that watchman turned key. That was read by supervisor when the watchman returned to HQ. Loved watching that. Glad I didn't go into that line of work. Seemed like a dream job though at the time.

They are still demolishing the old Saucier Clinic. There must be lots of Asbestos or the contractor is related to the same guy that did the softball stadium.

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This is the inside of the watch station box that I took a photo of last week. Still has the chain and it looks like sombody has recently painted the box.

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Remains of the old Saucier Clinic (the new Saucier Clinic is now in OK Allen Hall)

McLauren Gym is in the background, Student Union is to the right. Taken from the parking lot behind Gullory Hall.

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Can't wait for this building to be gone. It will be a while yet.

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I have always hated this building except when getting my mail one day and a lil red neck cutie-pie made my heart flip!!! Worked there pretty many days with the UL yearbook!!! Ugly piece of crap---thank God for T-Joe!!!! Go back and think of all the wood around the campus that needed painting and the landscape and all the rest he has done----Now lets get the Athletic Department ready for greater things!!!!

Olivier and Guillory are coming down as well right?

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Originally Posted by KragincajunS10

Olivier and Guillory are coming down as well right?

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The photo is of Corona it will eventually be demolished along with Olivier. There was talk of extensive renovation of Guillory because of the balcony/walk way over Cypress lake. I don't know the final decision on that yet. Gullory will be temporary food service while the main student union building is being renovated.

I found my spot to take photos of the student union renovation. The top floor of the Olivier Parking Tower. It will allow photos of the entire site with not problems. Thei was taken from the walkway leading into the union by the bookstore.

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Alligator in Camo floating in Cypress Lake.

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These will be the last photos of Student Union construction for some time. They are not going to start any time soon as they are just getting plans approved and ready for bidding.