News Archive
2013
Tower bells project completed
PMCS was in the news regarding this project, managed by Ricardo Puemape:
KUT: "Carillon
Concerts Ready to Resume"
KVUE: "UT tower bells
restoration project complete" (newscast) and video
2012
Repair project will improve safety in Bell Tower
From Nov. 1 until Jan. 31, the carillon bells housed in the UT Tower will be out of commission for a $71,000 repair project. The Daily Texan interviews PMCS Director Bill Throop.
Jester Dorm renovations pending
Director Bill Throop and Associate Director Mike Debow are quoted in Daily Texan.
2011
University sign makers cover it all
Read Our Campus article about the Sign Shop.
PMCS' Tower HVAC Project Subject of Video
Congratulations to Outstanding Staff Award Winners!
Jeffrey Bachschmid and Richard Costa were selected to receive the university president's 2011 Outstanding Staff Award.
Historically Significant Interiors Cataloged
To access the catalog of historically significant interiors on the UT campus and learn how the catalog will be used, visit our Sustainability site.
University sign makers cover it all.
Read Our Campus article.
PMCS holds second annual Sustainability Fair.
Read Daily Texan article.
PMCS Requires Contractors to Operate Safely
The Daily Texan interviewed Director Bill Throop and Safety Coordinator Eric Slape about construction site safety at UT.
2010
Tower upgrade brings temporary changes to lighting configurations
PMCS managed replacement of the air-handling unit on the observation deck level of the Tower. See media coverage: KNOW article; Austin American-Statesman slide show; News 8; KEYE; KVUE; and KXAN.
William Randolph Hearst Building receives LEED gold certification for its renovation.
Read Daily Texan article.
University aims for sustainability in building and renovations projects
2009
PMCS employees spotlighted for toy-making & gift-giving
PMCS improves building efficiencies
Read comments from Director Bill Throop in July 30, 2009, Daily Texan article.
New UT buildings will fit higher energy standards
Read comments from Senior Project Manager Bethany Trombley in March 2, 2009, Daily Texan article.
Carpentry Shop makes toys for Orange Santa
Read November 26, 2008, Daily Texan article.
"Ready for Another 75 Years"
Read about the Littlefield Fountain restoration in The Alcade, November/December 2008.
2008
PMCS Assisting Landmarks Art Program with Set up of Loaned sculptures
Articles about the loan program appeared in the New York Times, the Austin American-Statesman and the Daily Texan.
Construction Expanding Outdoor Food Court at Texas Union Building
Read Daily Texan article [no longer available online].
Littlefield Fountain Operation During Commencement
Construction will pause for photo opportunities. View release for details.
2007
Frauke Bartels Wins 2007 SLICE Award
Read more about the SLICE Awards.
Window Replacements at McCombs School of Business
Read more about the window replacements.
Shannon Hanney wins 2007 Staff Excellence Award
Shannon was honored by President Bill Powers at the 46th annual Staff Recognition Program.
Green Renovations at the Perry Casteneda Library
. Read more about the green renovations.
Fire Safety Renovations at the Texas Memorial Museum
Read more about the fire safety renovations.
