Design & Construction Projects
Design & Construction Projects
To learn more about these and other UNC design and construction projects, refer to the UNC System Capital & Construction website.
Capital Improvement Project Request form
Ongoing projects
As part of the Housing Master Plan Study by RJA (PDF) and the Residential Hall Study by RAMSA (PPT), the University is requiring comprehensive architecture, engineering, and planning services for the project. Comprises of East Wing and West wing, the building will 115,000 square feet with 141 units and 458 beds, and two staff apartments
Total Project Cost: $46,000,000
Est. Timeline:
- Fall 2019 UNCSA design process
- June 2020 construction begins
- Completion October 2021
- Ready for occupancy in 2022
Current Status:
Under construction
Renovations to Freedman and Catawba Theatres.
Funding: NC Connect Bond Project $2,900,000 and Private Donor $5,000,000; Campus Funding: $1,400,000.
Total Project Cost: $8,760,000
Designer: Vines Architecture
Bar Construction Company
Current Status:
Under construction. Work started May 2020 and completion is targeted for late March
2021
This project already has SCO approval to start the bid process.
Current Status: Designed, pending funding
This project already has SCO approval to start the bid process.
Current Status: Designed, pending funding
The campus has several parking lots that are in poor condition and pose safety and convenience issues. The campus will be repairing or replacing lots as funding allows. New signage, striping, wheel stops, and pot hole improvements will be completed over time.
Funding: Parking Fund
Designer: Currently none, however, there may be an opportunity to expand and improve conditions at de Mille Theater, the Chapel Street entrance, and other areas that may require engineering services.
Recent Work
2019 - Fall-Spring - New Watson Circle Signage
2020 - Summer - O Lot - Pot Hole Repairs
2020 - Summer & Ongoing - New Residence Hall Impacts - M Lot Off Line; J Lot - Down
14 Spaces
2020 - Fall - A, B, & J Lots - New Signage Ordered
Recently Completed Project
SAAB: Semans Arts and Administration Building (formerly Old Library Renovation) (Connect NC Bond Project) -COMPLETE
The project will involve re-purposing the space to accommodate various multipurpose and seminar rooms; rehearsal spaces; a recording studio; Drama and Dance faculty offices and conference rooms; a campus event space for meetings and receptions; and university administration, including offices for the chancellor, provost, chief of staff and general counsel.
Funding: NC Connect Bond Project $8,000,000.
Total Project Cost: $8,500,000
Designer: Szostak Design
Davie Construction of Advance, general contractor
Est. Timeline:
- Contract Execution December 2018
- Construction Start March 2019
- Construction Finish July 15, 2020
Current Status: Completed on time and within budget.
Sanford and Moore: New Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems - COMPLETE
The existing HVAC systems at Sanford and Moore Halls will be removed and replaced with new units with individual temperature control. The project may be phased or completed entirely in one year, yet to be determined.
Funding: Auxiliary Receipt Funds, Project Budget $2,300,000
Total Project Cost: $1,380,000
Designer: McKim & Creed Engineers
WC Construction
Est. Timeline:
- Bid March 2019
- Construction Start Summer 2020
Current Status: Completed on time and within budget.
Bailey Street Apartment Demolition - COMPLETE
According to Facilities Management, the Bailey Street Apartment Demolition project will take 75 days.
- Jan. 29 Pre-Bid Conference - Complete
- March 13 Bid Opening
- March 28 Executed Contracts, if bids are within budget
- Late April-Early May Contractor Mobilization and Notice to Proceed
Current Status: Completed April 10, 2020