Construction Alerts  

Advanced Technology Center

The ATC modernization will address HVAC deficiencies, Telecom decentralization and a refresh of building spaces. A new mechanical system is being installed. The removal and replacement of all air-handling units with duct cleaning and limited duct replacement. A new roof is being installed due to the extent of the deterioration of the roof. The bathrooms are being renovated to meet current codes and receive new finishes, and the interior is receiving new paint and floor finishes. Full exterior lighting replacement and select interior lighting replacement is also be provided. This project is using the Lease-Leaseback Delivery method. Pre-construction began in August 2012. The project completion date is November 2013. The budget of this project is $10.7 million.

• Tarring will be complete end of May. An aroma arrester is in place over the tar kettle to mitigate order.
• Exterior painting will start week of May 6 and be complete end of May
• Jackhammering in the loading dock area (east side of ATC) will occur May 13-15, 2013.

Corporation Yard

The Corporation Yard Renovation project is complete. The project re-configured existing space within the building and fenced yard. Plant, grounds and Custodial services now occupy the building. The building provides much needed shop warehouse and office space. Changes to the yard included eliminating a seldom used loading dock, drainage and circulation improvements with designated locations for recycling bins, equipment storage an electric cart parking. Canopy solar panels and sky lights were included to reduce energy consumption. Cart charging stations and parking will be located under the photovoltaic canopies.  Project budget was $3.4 million.

Media and Learning Center

The MLC building opened on September 21, 2012. 

Which Departments are Permanently Moving to MLC?

• Distance Learning
• Staff and Organizational Development
• Technology Resources Group, including our broadcast media film and TV studio.

Which Classes Will Be Held in MLC?

The MLC was designed to provide flexible general purpose classrooms and labs for increased instructional space and academic capacity for anthropology, sociology and world languages

Where Will The ATC Classes/Labs Move To?

Please click here to see a complete list of all the moves.

Stadium and Track Renovation

The Athletics Stadium and Track reopened for community use in April 2013.

Please see our regulations for use and help us protect our facility by adhering to our new stadium and track rules.

O.C. Jones & Sons were awarded a $5.39 million construction contract for renovation of De Anza's sports stadium and supporting infrastructure during  spring 2012.

Update: Bond committee notes Measure C progress, wise spending

The 2010-2011 report of the Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee noted significant progress on projects and that the district is in compliance with all legal requirements. Read the district's Feb. 14, 2012 news release here. In addition, the recent report by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) reaffirming De Anza's accreditation commended the college's management of major facilities construction.

Measure C will allow De Anza to

• Upgrade electrical, heating, ventilation systems, fire/seismic safety;
• Repair leaky roofs;
• Improve disabled access;
• Repair/expand classrooms for nurses/paramedics;
• Upgrade technology; and
• Repair, construct, acquire, equip buildings, classrooms, libraries, sites, science/computer labs.

Visit the FHDACCD Measure C Web site for more information.