Facilities Projects
The Facilities Services team manages a variety of projects across the College.
June 2025 Updates
Project Updates as of June 30, 2025
Description: Seminar Room 111 is being converted into an accessible graduate student lounge.
Status: This project is under construction and expected to be completed by the end of July.
Impacts: There will be some construction activity and intermittent noise. Room 111 is off-line.
Description: We continue the phased renovation of Park Science that now includes renovations to the Collier Library and select areas of the Biology wing.
Status: The areas now under construction, including the Biology wing and the Collier Library, which are now isolated. The Collier Library contractor work is completed and are turning the space over for technology installation. Overall construction will be completed by the fall semester 2025.
Impact: There will be some intermittent noise. We are working with those affected to manage the impacts. Any utility interruptions as noted above will be planned and communicated in advance with the affected groups. The Biology stairwell facing the lower courtyard is closed for the summer. The south portion of the Chemistry wing, including the Collier Library, will not have ventilation between August 4 and August 22 when the HVAC work will be completed.
Description: Replace the current switch with a code compliant switch and repaceing the oldest underground cable on campus. This will improve reliability and will minimize the impact of future maintenance and construction by allowing for the isolation of segments of the loop.
Status: The equipment has been ordered and site work will begin in July.
Impacts: The work will take place on both side of the path between Guild and Pembroke Hall East. There will be some construction noise and the path will close intermittently on some days.
Description: Install new fire alarm systems in Rockefeller Hall and Brecon Hall
Status: These projects are currently under construction
Impacts: Both Buildings will be off-line until August 14.
Description: Renovations to the Campus Center to include new finishes and furniture.
Status: We are in the process of awarding bids and on-site construction will start in July.
Impacts: Areas of the living room, TV room and mezzanine will be off-line once construction starts
Description: Renovations to the office area of Schwartz Gym to create new student lounge spaces.
Status: We are in the process of awarding bids and on-site construction will start in July.
Impacts: Room 114 will be impacted once construction starts.
Description: A new Computer Science research lab is being construction in rooms 259 and 260.
Status: The project is under construction and will be completed in July..
Impacts: Rooms 259 and 260 will be off-line and there will be some noise and construction activity in the vicinity of the project.
Description: Inspections and repairs to the Gym roof.
Status: The project is under construction and will be completed in July.
Impacts: There are lifts and construction activities on the exterior of the building, but operations will only minimally be effected.
Description: The stairs between the Shillingford and Applebee fields will be rebuilt.
Status: The project has been awarded and construction will start the second week of July.
Impacts: The stairs will be closed. The parallel stairs in front of the Gym will be available and access to the field will be from the far side.
Description: We will construct a scaffolding on the west side (the valley side) of Goodhart Hall to inspect and caulk the roof and base of the Spire.
Status: The project will start in July and be completed in August.
Impacts: Impacts will be minimal.
Description: This room is being updated for instruction including minor demolitions and new finishes.
Status: The project will begin in July and be completed for the Academic year.
Impacts: Room 035 will be off-line.
Description: A new chemistry lab will be constructed in Park 276C.
Status: The project is in the bid process
Impact: None at this time.
Fire Alarm Testing
Description: Fire Alarms will be tested by an outside testing agency across the campus.
Status: Testing has already started and will be completed in July.
Impacts: Testing personnel will enter all spaces with detecting equipment and confirm proper detection. All audible testing will be coordinated with building occupancies to minimize disruption
Description: New finishes and shelving fit out to accommodate student club storage.
Status: Construction is expected to start in July and be completed for the fall.
Impacts: No impacts are expected
Description: Repairs to Cartref porch deck.
Status: Project will be undertaken the week of July 7th
Impacts: Access to the building will be through the 鈥渂ack鈥 door accessible on the side of the building facing Helfarian.
