2008 Woodie Awards
Campus construction in full swing
Erica Adams
Issue date: 2/11/08 Section: News
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• The construction was completed in December, except for some minor issues inside and final restoration of the grounds near the building.
• This project changed Centennial Hall from a library, its former use, to a classroom, office and student service facility.
• The renovations cost $15 million.
Former Business Building
• The building is currently under construction and will be completed in late March, followed by equipment installation and furnishings.
• The project was initially to replace and improve an obsolete mechanical system.
• In addition, it will also bring the building up to code for fire protection.
• The remodeling is also to accommodate several departments (English, ethnic studies and political science) that will be the new occupants.
• The renovations will cost $1.5 million.
Parking Ramp
• The structural work for the ramp is complete.
• The precast concrete finish on the exterior of the ramp is now being installed.
• The project is expected to be completed in July, on schedule.
• The renovations will total about $9 million.
Riverview
• The roof, cupola and some exterior trim work is already done.
• The exterior walls, windows and doors, and the interior, will also be renovated.
• Riverview is in need of repair and improvement to meet current safety and academic needs.
• Construction will also improve energy efficiency.
• It is out for bid to contractors now, and bids will be open Feb. 21. Work on site is to start again this summer, and projected completion will be July 2009.
•The entire project will cost about $4.5 million
Brown Hall
• The entire building is going to be renovated.
• The building needs renovation to make building code, accessibility and functional improvements meet current standards.
• The renovated building will house nursing (moving from an off-campus leased space), communication sciences and disorders, continuing studies (currently in leased space in Shoemaker) and physics labs.
• If approved, this project could start as early as January 2009 and could be complete by the summer of 2010.
• Renovations will cost about $15 million.
FUTURE PROJECTS
"We are seeking planning funds for an integrated science and engineering facility this legislative session. The planning request is for about $1.5 million this session. If this is approved, this session we will seek about $42 million for construction in the 2010 legislative session. If that is approved, construction would begin as soon as the fall of 2010 and be complete in the summer of 2012."
- Steven Ludwig
Vice President of Administrative
Affairs