Binghamton University Construction SUMMER 2012 HIGHLIGHTS
Binghamton University Construction Summer 2012 Large and small construction projects were completed during the summer 2012 construction season. Completed projects include: Chenango Room renovation/addition Library Courtyard Addition Lecture Hall Concourse Phase 2 Renovation Athletic Fields Upgrades Sidewalk Upgrades in several locations Water Line Replacement University Downtown Center Restoration Library Corridor Upgrades
Chenango Room Renovation/Addition The project included: Complete renovation of the dining area with serving stations Construction of an Einstein Bros Bagels restaurant addition The Chenango Room kitchen was relocated and the private conference dining areas were relocated and renovated A glass and insulated panel wall was constructed along the east side of the Chenango Room New mechanical systems were also part of the project.
Chenango Room Renovation/Addition Before After
Library Courtyard Addition This project added 750 square feet of space Seating for 45 New landscaping and outdoor seating
Library Courtyard Addition January 2012 July 2012
Lecture Hall Concourse Renovation Phase 2 of the Lecture Hall Concourse renovation upgraded spaces on the north side of the Lecture Hall and Lecture Hall 7 The project included new flooring, seating, lighting, and wall treatments
Lecture Hall Concourse Renovation Lecture Hall 7 before Lecture Hall 7 after
Athletic Fields Upgrades The project included the following: 12 tennis courts, six handball courts and two basketball courts A new varsity baseball field with new dugouts, bleachers and press box A women's varsity softball field on the west fields Replacement of the tennis courts on the east side of campus, which are open for use at this time
Athletic Fields Upgrades
Sidewalk Improvements Sidewalks in a number of locations were replaced summer 2012 East and West entrance areas of the old University Union Sidewalk in front of Lecture south entrance Sidewalk near the Student Wing Sidewalk near Academic A Sidewalk on West Drive near Academic B Sidewalks around Physical Facilities Sidewalk near the Science 3 service drive will be replaced
Sidewalk Improvements UU west entrance before UU west entrance after
Sidewalk Improvements Lecture Hall south before Lecture Hall south after
Water Line Replacement Project Completed replacement of 3,200 lineal feet of the water line The project included work in a number of buildings to replace valves and other plumbing infrastructure
University Downtown Center UDC was re-opened on schedule in August In the re-design of building systems, some key equipment including the electrical transformer and emergency generator are no longer be located in the basement. Other equipment in the basement was installed in racks above the floor. The height of an exterior brick wall around the new transformer and generator will be increased in the coming months for aesthetic reasons
Library Corridor Refurbishment The renovation included new floor tiles, ceilings, improved lighting, fresh paint and new or refurbished doors to the hallways. Before After
New and Continuing Projects University Union Renovations Central Campus Quad East Campus Housing Dickinson Hall Renovation HTHW Replacement Center of Excellence
University Union Renovations Construction is underway on the north side of the UU The renovated space will house some key student services such as the Career Development Center, the Center for Civic Engagement, Tutoring Center, Educational Opportunity Program and TRIO Completion in August, 2013
University Union Renovations Construction will soon be underway in the Susquehanna and food court area as well The spaces will be merged to create an open marketplace-type venue with a variety of food options A 5,500 square-foot addition is part of the scope of work Work is scheduled for completion in 2013
Central Campus Quad The contractor focused on the east side of the Quad and the area in front of Fine Arts throughout the summer A number of trees that were diseased were removed from in front of the Fine Arts Building New trees along with other landscaping will take place in September and October and the project will be complete in November
East Campus Housing Work underway in Johnson and O'Connor Halls includes construction of wall studs, dry wall along with electrical and other utility work The buildings are nearly fully enclosed, windows are installed and roof work is almost complete Interior work will continue through the fall semester On Rafuse and Digman Halls, exterior panels are being put in place and roof work is underway. This project will be complete for the fall 2013 semester
Asbestos abatement and demo is underway in Dickinson Hall The project will transform the former dining hall into a one-stop student services center for the University Offices for student accounts, the registrar, financial aid and admissions recruiting will be located in Dickinson Hall Completion in spring 2014 Dickinson Hall
HTHW Replacement A new high-temperature hot water line will be put in place in the grass area between Science 2 and Science 3 Significant excavation and utility work underway Work includes a new high temperature hot water line, new electrical duct bank, and removal of above ground high temp hot water lines Other work involves removal of the concrete wall and bench along Science 3, resetting pavers along Science 3 and landscaping Substantial completion in fall 2012 Landscaping and walkway restoration in spring,2013
Center of Excellence Work on Phase 2 is underway The second phase entails constructing the shell (metal panel, glass, stone), green roof, mechanical and electrical systems, fire protection and interior fit out The project is due for completion in 2013
Continuing Projects Renovations in Science III basement area Laboratory Renovations Heath Services Renovations HVAC Rehab of Iroquois Commons/Tuscarora Office Building
Other Projects There were many other smaller projects to improve facilities around campus including: Upgrades to kitchen counters, baths and breezeways in Hillside Steel stair replacement in the Susquehanna Community Repair of sidewalks and pavers Connector Road Paving Refurbishment of doors
Other Projects Library Door Upgrades Paver Repairs
Other Projects Sundial Repair Engineering Ramp Painting