Construction/staging map
Plaza Deck paver project
This project is being done in two phases. The first phase is underway and affects the area bounded by the Library, Tech Hub, Engineering Building and UU West. The contractor will work through fall and then suspend work until spring 2025. 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 is expected to begin in January, 2025 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'. The project is expected to be complete in April 2026.
East Gym Addition
Work is underway on an addition to the East Gym. The contractor has set up a staging area and is working on establishing a bridge for construction vehicles over Fuller Hollow Creek. Preliminary site work is also underway. 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. A temporary bridge will be put in place near the ITC pedestrian bridge to allow construction vehicle access to the site. Work is expected to be complete in May 2026.
Fieldhouse/multi-sport facility
Work is nearly complete on the new Fieldhouse adjacent to the Baseball Stadium. This project created a Fieldhouse for multiple sport use including softball, soccer, lacrosse etc. It includes a ticket booth, restroom facilities and mechanical spaces along with some minor landscaping around the facility. Work is scheduled to be complete in fall 2024.
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.
Library third-floor renovations
Notifications for this project can be found here.
This project entailed a complete gut and renovation of the Library South third floor including asbestos abatement and installation of new flooring, ceilings and lighting. Mechanical systems serving the area were replaced/upgraded including air handlers and chiller. The energy management system was also upgraded so energy systems can be better managed and costs reduced. The third floor will be connected to the existing south stair tower. Additional information about the project can be found here. Furnishing of the space is underway. The project is expected to be completed in January 2025.
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.
