Construction News

 Construction/staging map

Plaza Deck paver project

This project is being done in two phases. Construction on the first phase began in summer 2024 and affects the area bounded by the Library, Tech Hub, Engineering Building and UU West.  Pedestrian paths have been created through the work zone.  The second phase will replace pavers on the Lois B. DeFleur Walkway. The project will replace deteriorating pavers and create new seating areas and landscaping. A story about the project can be found here.

Chenango Room renovation/addition

Work underway on a renovation and addition to the Chenango Room.  The area affected includes the space currently occupied by the Chenango Room and Einstein Bros. Bagels. Work includes a second-story addition housing a re-imagined Chenango Room and a dedicated event space including a terrace and outdoor seating. Panera Bread will occupy the Einstein Bros. Bagel space which is now housed temporarily at John Arthur Cafe'.

East Gym Addition

Work is underway on an addition to the East Gym. The contractor is working on the foundation of the building. Steel work will follow. The two-story addition will be situated on the north side of the East Gym. The 75,000 square foot addition includes three new gym courts, an expanded FitSpace, an elevated running track, and associated auxiliary spaces. The project will enhance the Recreation Center.  Work is expected to be complete in May 2026. 

Science 3, phase 1 renovation

This critical maintenance project renovates almost 45,000 sq. ft. of space in the middle portion of Science 3. Work entails gutting existing spaces and providing new laboratories, classrooms and offices. Electrical, plumbing, fire and mechanical systems will be upgraded. Phase 1 is nearly complete and bids for the remaining phases are expected to go out in December. Subsequent phases will renovate the east and west portions of the building.

New Lecture Hall/Classroom Building

The University has received funding for a new Lecture Hall/Classroom facility. The new $60 million building will be located across from the Academic Complex. Design is underway. The building will include one 300-seat lecture hall, one-180 seat lecture hall, one 100-seat active learning classroom, two learning studios, 23 general purpose classrooms in sizes varying from 20 to 75 seats, three computer classrooms and an Information Commons. More information is available here.