Construction News

East Campus Housing (Newing Construction Update)

Work is underway on Phase 2 of the East Campus Housing project. Excavation is underway in a number of areas and foundation work has begun on the new Delaware Hall. In addition to demolition of old Bingham, Broome and Newing Dining Hall, phase 2 involves construction of buildings 2 through 4 (Delaware, Endicott and Broome) of the new Newing Community along with construction of the Collegiate Center. Phase 2 will be complete in fall 2011.

Buildings 2-4 will be six stories tall and will house approximately 400 students in each building.  The same "neighborhood" style will be used for student rooms. This style features residental rooms housing two students with six students sharing bathroom facilities that include  sink/toilet areas separate from showers.  The buildings will also have study lounges, laundry facilities, a kitchen and a great room. 

Design is just beginning on the new Dickinson Community which is slated for completion in fall, 2013.

A site plan for the next phases of the project can be seen here.

Below is a rendering of the Chenango Champlain Collegiate Center.

The Chenango Champlain Collegiate Center will have two distinctive areas for Newing College and the Dickinson Community.  Each community will have a large lounge along with a stage at the front of a multi-purpose room and six meeting rooms that can be opened into a single space or divided into smaller spaces.  Community offices including student government offices and the Faculty Masters offices for each community will be located in the Collegiate Center.  The Discovery Center will also have space in the facility. 

The Newing and Dickinson communities will have their own separate entrance to the respective portions of the Collegiate Center. Broome Closet, unique to the Newing Community, will be housed in the Newing portion of the Collegiate Center while the Dickinson side will include CORE which is unique to the Dickinson Community.  

East Campus Housing planning and steering committees continue to meet   and refine plans for upcoming buildings.

Science V

Demolition of light weigh concrete on the plaza deck and foundation waterproofing is underway. Concrete has been poured for the building floors. Layout of the 2nd and 3rd floor exterior and interior walls continues.  

Asbestos abatement around the plaza deck perimeter is taking place. Work on site utilities including gas lines, electrical, sanitary and storm systems continues.  Temporary power and lighting has been established for the first through third floors.

Project Info:

• Science V will be approximately 65,000 square feet and is situated between Science III and Science IV.
• The three story building will made of limestone, metal panels and glass and will be connected to Science III and Science IV.
• The project will address chronic critical maintenance issues with the concrete deck between the buildings.

• It will provide appropriate space for research and create surge space to allow for moves that will facilitate critical maintenance and renovation of the older science buildings as funding permits.

• Construction is scheduled to be complete in summer, 2011.

Engineering & Science Building

Installation of exterior metal panels has begun on the north east portion of the building. Framing continues on all floors except the basement. Site work for communication lines is underway.  HVAC duct work and electrical conduit work continues. Steel for the main entrance lobby was erected. Window are being installed and work on the mechanical tower continues.

The project will allow for the expansion of of the Watson School of Engineering, and house administrative, academic and research space for the dean's office. The departments of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and the Integrated Electronics Engineering Center (IEEC) will be located in the building. Space will be set aside for new business start-ups and the facility will also support the University's ongoing industry partnerships and promote new ones. A presentation outlining the project is available here.

Project  Information:

• Construction is taking place in two phases.
• The first phase (now complete) involved demolition of the glass lobby of the Biotechnology Building, excavation, foundation, steel structure, columns, beams and concrete floors.
• The second phase includes enclosing the building and building fit out.
• General Contractor- Phase 1- W.H. Lane
• Construction of Phase 1 began in August, 2008 and was completed in June, 2009.
• The general contractor of phase 2 is Andrew Mancini Associates Inc.
• The entire project will be complete in August, 2011.

University Union Renovation

The University Union renovation is complete. Before and after photos can be seen here.

Lecture Hall Improvements

Improvements were made  in summer, 2009 to the south entrance of the Lecture Hall. Work included a new walkway, landscaping and new lighting.  Updates to Lecture Halls 1, 9 and 12 also took place.

More renovation of Lecture Halls and the concourse around the Lecture Hall are planned for summer 2010. More information about the project is available here.

In addition to the concourse, work is planned on Lecture Halls 2 and 7. New flooring, finishes, energy efficient lighting and paint along with technology upgrades are planned. In addition, seating in Lecture Hall 1 will be replaced. The scope of work and schedule is in development. The work is being planned and scheduled with key Lecture Hall users. More detailed plans will be shared with campus as they are finalized. 

Other Classroom Projects

Work is underway to create two classrooms on the Library Ground Floor North area. The classrooms will be complete for the spring 2010 semester.

Classroom improvements are underway on the third floor of the Student Wing.  Four classrooms are being refurbished with new flooring, lighting, paint and technology upgrades.

Plaza Deck Improvements

Improvements to the Plaza Deck between the Library, Engineering Building and Computer Center are planned to take place in October.  Four planters and 16 benches will be added to the area.

Health Services Renovation

A major renovation of the Health Services is underway. First phase of  work included construction of new nurses stations and a pharmacy and was completed in September.  Phase two work which involves creating new exam rooms will begin with asbestos abatement of affected areas in October.  Construction will follow in November. The work will continue in phases over the next year and a half.

Below are photos of phase one work; the pharmacy and nurses stations.

The project will:

• Increase the number of exams rooms
• Increase the size and capacity of the pharmacy
• Increase the size of the waiting room
• Install a "smart classroom"
• Update technology

Health Services will continue to operate out of the space during the work. The project is taking place in four phases:

• Phase 1 which is now underway involves the interior area including the pharmacy and nurses stations on the first floor. This phase will be complete this August.
• Phase 2 includes construction of new offices and exam rooms and will begin in November.
• Phase 3 involves renovation of more exam rooms and storage areas and will begin in December.
• Phase 4 will renovate the waiting room, reception, corridors and circulation areas along with some offices. This phase is scheduled to start in May 2010.

• Project completion is expected by the Fall 2010 semester.