Western Campus Major Projects

Heating and Cooling Upgrade 2026-2027

Phase I – Remove and replace the steam boiler system with a high-efficiency hot water boiler system. Dynamic controls will optimize performance, fully integrated into the Tridium Building Automated System (BAS) for remote monitoring and diagnostics. This project phase is occurring between April 2026 to September 2026.

Phase II – Upgrade the chillers with new high-efficiency chillers, adaptive capacity modulation, and smart refrigerant monitoring. Integrate advanced analytics, fault detection, and energy optimization within the Tridium Building Automated System (BAS). This project phase is occurring between November 2026 to March 2027.

Construction Notice:

Please be advised of the upcoming boiler and chiller replacement project activities scheduled at the Western Campus over the next several weeks. These activities are expected to result in temporary pathway closures, restricted access to certain building entrances, and potential impacts to cooling services.

Crane Operations Schedule:
Crane setup and operations will take place from Monday June 15, through Wednesday June 17, 2026. The crane will be positioned near the approach area of the east entrance of the Recreation Center/Guardians Training Center and the north entrance of the STEM building.

Important Access Changes:

• The east entrance to the Recreation Center/Guardians Training Center will be closed during crane operations.
• The north entrance to the STEM building will be closed during crane operations.

Alternate access routes will be clearly marked with signage to guide students, faculty and staff to other building entrances.

A designated safety zone will be established around the crane, restricted to authorized personnel only. This area will be clearly marked, and public access will not be permitted. Additionally, the walking path between the Recreation Center/Guardians Training Center and the STEM building will be closed, as it falls within the safety zone.

All lift activities will be conducted under the supervision of licensed crane operators and the construction manager. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Matthew O'Donnell.