Last Updated: 10/2/2024

The Bechtel Center is open once again to walk-in consultations, less restricted team work, and member usage of the Center’s selection of study and work spaces. As we continue to operate within the bounds of safety policies and our own operation schedule, this page will be updated with the most current information on who can use the Center’s spaces and how they should go about doing so.

Center floorplans are provided here.

Accessible Center Areas

Common Spaces

Team Meeting Rooms & Public Study Areas

• Available To:
  • Student Employees
  • Center-Hosted Teams (Assembly and High Bay)
  • PESC
  • Bechtel Center Members (Must have an active project & Member Badge)
• Requirements & Rules:
  • All occupants must have Bechtel Center – Member Agreement Badge
  • Cannot let in friends who do not have Bechtel Center – Member Agreement Badge
  • Reservations are not required for use of Team Meeting Rooms, but reservations may be made and will take precedence over free use
    • Reservations may be made through the Project Management System
    • Team Leadership should consult with the Administrator Staff (Front Desk) or the Center Teams Liaison to discuss and confirm reservations
    • Team Meeting Rooms Include:
      • BIDC 122 Large Conference Room
      • BIDC 203A Small Meeting Room
      • BIDC 203B Small Meeting Room
      • BIDC 203C Small Meeting Space
      • BIDC 203D Small Meeting Space
      • BIDC 220 Large Conference Room
      • BIDC 223 Small Meeting Alcove

203 Design Studio

• Available To:
  • Student Employees
  • Center-Hosted Teams (Assembly and High Bay)
  • PESC
• Requirements & Rules:
  • All occupants must have Bechtel Center – Member Agreement Badge
  • Cannot let in friends who do not have Bechtel Center – Member Agreement Badge
  • Teams must have accepted reservations prior to using the space
    • Reservations are made through the Project Management System
    • Team Leadership should consult with the Administrator Staff (Front Desk) or the Center Teams Liaison to discuss and confirm reservations

Assembly

• Available To:
  • Members of currently hosted student teams
• Requirements & Rules:
  • Reservations are NOT required to use the space
  • All occupants must have relevant safety badges for Assembly as listed in the Project Management System
  • Two-person rule still applies when accessing outside of operating hours (M-F, 9am-5pm)
  • Use of power tools from 12am-9am is prohibited
  • PPE required in the area must be worn at all times:
    • Safety glasses

High Bay

• Available To:
  • Members of currently hosted student teams
  • Center Members utilizing resources of the High Bay
• Requirements & Rules:
  • Reservations are required to use the space
    • Reservations are made through the Project Management System
    • Team Leadership should consult with the Administrator Staff (Front Desk) or Center Teams Liaison to discuss and confirm reservations
  • All occupants must have relevant safety badges for the High Bay as listed in the Project Management System
  • Two-person rule still applies when accessing outside of operating hours (M-F, 9am-5pm)
  • Use of power tools from 12am-9am is prohibited
  • PPE required in the area must be worn at all times:
    • Safety glasses
    • Closed toed shoes

Card Access for Teams

• Card access for building and area entry may be granted to select members of Center-Hosted Teams
  • The number of team members granted card access may be limited depending on the size and scope of the team
• Card access is managed solely by the Center’s Teams Liaison
• Individuals with card access must have the relevant safety badges for the areas they will access
  • Relevant safety badges for areas are listed in the resource displayed in the project management system
• Teams are responsible for the behavior of their members

Questions, Comments, or Concerns?

Any questions or concerns regarding the policies above should be directed to the Center’s Teams Liaison, Josh Tolemy, through Discord (JTolemy) or by email (jtolemy@purdue.edu).