Engineering facility unit has activities over the weekend. To make the site ready for external and site work, areas in front of new Gene Bank building will be cleaned (26 – 27 Nov. 2016). In connection to this staff, are strictly advised to park their cars away from the mentioned locations. Cutting of asphalts in … Continue reading
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Addis Engineering activities (19 – 20 Nov. 2016)
Engineering and Facility Unit has some activities over the weekend. 1. To make the site ready for external and site work, areas in front of new Gene Bank building will be cleaned on the 19 and 20 Nov. 2016. In connection to this, staff are strictly advised to park their cars away from this location. … Continue reading
Addis campus – Engineering updates
In relation to the fire hydrant construction project, the asphalt road leading to administration and residences is planned to be blocked from November 12 to 14, 2016. During these period the one way road next to the store /the bank will be operational. It is known the big water storage tanker cleaning started last week … Continue reading
Addis campus – Excavation work for fire hydrant construction
Our Unit has sent earlier notice on the upcoming construction work for the fire hydrant project, this announcement is to keep you informed that the contractor has started trench excavation work maximum of 80 c.m. deep from the main reservoir area and will also head this week along the stretch of the right way of the main gate … Continue reading
Addis campus- Main water reservoir cleaning
ILRI Addis engineering and facility unit has planned to clean the main water reservoir the coming Saturday 6th of November 2016. During the cleaning process, the main line will be disconnected for maximum of an hour ( 8:00 am – 9:00 am). Cleaning of the water tank will be completed by 5:00 p.m.. While the water … Continue reading
Nairobi campus – new grounds maintenance provider
This is to introduce Evergreen Horticulture East Africa Ltd. as the new Grounds Maintenance provider for ILRI Nairobi campus with effect from November 1, 2016. Evergreen takes over from the incumbent, Farmline EA Ltd. Some staff from Farmline have been retained by the new company for continuity and smooth transition. The scope of services previously … Continue reading
Nairobi campus infrastructure works
Dear Campus users, I just want to quickly update you on some infrastructure works currently, or soon, taking place on the Campus: Signage: In order to present ourselves more as a CGIAR compound, we are increasing our CGIAR branding; A big CGIAR logo was added to the big signage tower at the entrance. This tower … Continue reading
ILRI Nairobi engineering staff monthly meeting – Thursday, 29 September from 10.30AM
Dear Colleagues, Please be informed that Engineering staff shall be holding their monthly meeting tomorrow Thursday, September 29, 2016 from 10.30am to 12.30pm. We shall therefore not be available to handle maintenance jobs during that time. Send any critical maintenance requirements for our attention by 9.00am tomorrow. We regret any inconveniences that this may cause. … Continue reading
New online system for Addis Engineering and Facilities maintenance requests
In our continuous drive to improve efficiency and customers satisfaction, Engineering and Facilities Unit has rolled out an online maintenance software (http://ilriethcafm ). This will enable our esteem clients to log in maintenance requests and track progress from the comfort of their office/home. To facilitate follow up on work progress and queries we would encourage … Continue reading
Cleaning of main water storage tank – ILRI Addis
The E & FU unit has schedule to clean the main tanker on Saturday June 4th 2016, in order to ensure that water stored in the tank doesn’t become contaminated by dirt or traces of the substance the tank previously held. Cleaning of the water tank will be completed by mid-day. While the water tank is being cleaned, … Continue reading