PIMD News Archive

Members of the Seismic Safety and Modernization project team hosted leaders from the Department of Energy and Berkeley Lab to celebrate the laying of foundations at the SSM site in August. The Office of Science highlighted the SSM project on its website to reflect DOE’s and Congress’s commitment to modernizing Berkeley Lab and maintaining U.S. […]

Centennial Bridge, the overpass where Centennial Drive crosses over the Lab’s hill site at Lawrence Road, is no more. The existing bridge was constructed in 1965 along a hillside historically known to have landslides. The bridge was deteriorating and during a strong seismic event, the overpass could have been at risk of structural failure. The […]

Berkeley Lab is experiencing historic infrastructure renewal, which means a lot of active construction sites. Learn about the hazards to be aware of near construction sites from Deputy Lab Director Michael Brandt and Project Manager Connie Lin.

Berkeley Lab is experiencing historic infrastructure renewal, which means a lot of active construction sites. Hear from Deputy Lab Director Michael Brandt and Lab experts about the precautions and safeguards put in place to keep all of us safe.

Berkeley Lab was built on the idea that solving problems requires teamwork. The Scientific Equipment Installation (SEI) team uses teamwork to help researchers with the sometimes complex infrastructure requirements needed to install new scientific equipment. SEI is a partnership between two divisions: Projects & Infrastructure Modernization and Facilities.

LBNL Colleagues- Todd Hancock, Director of the Projects & Infrastructure Modernization Division, has decided to leave Berkeley Lab on May 3. Todd joined the Lab three and a half years ago to lead a rapidly growing construction portfolio that addresses critically needed infrastructure upgrades as well as the development of new facilities to support our […]

Electrical infrastructure and maintenance projects are critical to support Berkeley Lab’s science mission. They require partnership across divisions and meticulous planning and execution to ensure the safety of the Lab’s people, research, and equipment. Learn more from the Lab’s Deputy Director for Operations and Chief Operations Officer, Michael Brandt, and a panel of Lab experts.

The outline of the new cafeteria, conference, and welcome center facility is beginning to take shape at the Seismic Safety and Modernization project site managed by PIMD. The new 47,743-square-foot building will encompass modern, flexible spaces designed to meet Berkeley Lab’s dining, health services, and conference space needs. It is currently projected to open in […]

Berkeley Lab’s East Canyon area will be a little easier to navigate this summer as UC Berkeley’s Centennial Bridge Improvement Project winds down. Scheduled to be completed by late June 2024, the project replaces a bridge on a critical transportation route that passes over the Lab’s Bertozzi Road and connects parts of the UC Berkeley […]

For the third year, Berkeley Lab’s Projects & Infrastructure Modernization Division will celebrate Women in Construction Week, which recognizes the role and contributions of women in the construction industry. This year’s theme is “Keys to the Future,” highlighting the vital role women play in the industry’s future.