Construction/staging map
Summary of summer 2024 construction
2024 Summer Construction
A number of projects were completed over the summer while progress was made on ongoing projects.
- A HTHW line project and an electrical upgrade project took place on West Drive and Bunn Hill Access Road. This work is vital to assuring the reliability of important campus infrastructure. Some electrical upgrade work continues through the fall in the area of Academic AB.
- 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 will be created through the work zone and access to buildings will be maintained. The second phase will replace pavers on the Lous B. DeFleur Walkway. The project will replace deteriorating pavers and create new seating areas and landscaping.
- Chenango Room renovation/addition. Work is expected to begin in late fall 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 will be housed temporarily at John Arthur Cafe' beginning in fall 2024. The project is expected to last about 12–18 months.
- East Gym Addition. Work is expected to begin in early fall on an addition to the East Gym.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 take 15 to 18 months to complete.
- A project to relocate some athletic fields adjacent to the East Gym is complete. The fields were moved north of the co-rec field along Glen G. Bartle Drive. The relocation was needed in preparation for the East Gym Addition project.
- The East Gym pool tiles and surrounding pool deck was resurfaced.
- The Pegasus sculpture was refurbished.
- Paving projects. Lot H, lot Y4 and Y5 were paved.
- New turf fields were installed at Newing College and the Bearcat Sports Complex practice field.
- Hillside and Mountainview basketball courts were resurfaced.
- Dorm refurbishments took place at Glenwood and Choconut this summer.
Fieldhouse/multi-sport facility
Work continues on the new Fieldhouse adjacent to the Baseball Stadium. This project will create 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. 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 entails 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 will be replaced/upgraded including air handlers and chiller. The energy management system will also be 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. 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.
