Construction Report for November 21-27, 2025
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Class Change Over: Reminder to avoid driving in Prexy's Pasture during class changeover and yield to pedestrians at all times. The sidewalk between the Agriculture Building and Engineering is NOT a service drive.
GENERAL INFORMATION & MAPS
Interactive Construction Map – The best quick reference for active capital construction projects, both vertical
and civil maps are available. On the left side of the map, there are layers that you
can select with the check boxes to change what is visible on the map. Click on the
features on the map for information.
Vehicle Access to Core Campus - Vehicular traffic flow onto core campus will be restricted. Every effort must be
made to keep vehicles off of the Prexy’s area during peak passing periods. The Berry
Gate access, at 9 ½ Lewis street, will be the only access. Incoming vehicles must
pass through this controlled entrance utilizing an authorized WyoOne card.
Information on Capital Construction Projects - Planning & Construction
ONGOING & UPCOMING PROJECTS
Aven Nelson Building, Wyoming Migration Initiative Renovation (UW Operations) –Portions of the first floor are to be renovated, including Rooms 107, 110, 114, 120,
130, 135, and 138. Demolition is scheduled to begin the week of Oct 1. Please use
caution around construction activities, equipment, and materials.
Biological Science Building – There will be some excavation being performed on the South East corner of the Biological
Science Building in order to repair a broken chilled water line. During this time,
access to the southeast entrance will be potentially blocked and we will ask building
personnel, students, and faculty to utilize other entrances. Site fencing/barricades
will be placed in the area to allow UW personnel to access and fix the leak.
Pilot Hill Inc. - Pilot Hill Trailhead Improvement Project (November, 2025) – Pilot Hill Inc. is constructing a parking area with restroom building and outdoor
shelter East of Jacoby Golf Course near the Jacoby Ridge Trail and North of Willett
Drive. Concrete flatwork, stone placement, shelter construction, and restroom building
construction are underway. Note utility work in Willett Drive continues and there
will be intermittent street closures. Please use caution in the work area and follow
all construction signage.
Science Initiative - Utility De-Coupling (Underground Worx, Laramie, WY) – Disruptions to the building’s hot and chilled water services will occur as part
of the installation of flat plate heat exchangers for the building’s heating and cooling
systems. Shutdowns required for this work will impact the building’s HVAC systems
and may affect hot water and chilled water services in research spaces, laboratories,
climate-controlled areas, and other spaces within the building. Disruptions may occur
periodically until March 2026. Once planned shutdowns have been scheduled, additional
notice and updates will be provided to the building occupants directly. Please plan
accordingly and exercise caution around affected areas.
Student Housing and Dining Project (JE Dunn Construction, Inc., Denver, CO) – Please review the map found here for site access and traffic logistics. Roofing is complete and exterior masonry is
nearing completion on South hall. Site work is expanding on South hall including storm
drainage and finished grade prep for hardscapes. Interior finishes and MEP install
is nearing completion on the south Hall per schedule. Please observe all detour signage
and use caution around the active construction areas. The 15th St. corridor is open. The west side of the project will remain secured Punch list
and commissioning is under way on the South Hall with an expected completion of 12-16-25.
The North Hall and Dining Center are fully occupied and operational. We are continuing
to track outstanding Punch list, Commissioning and Warranty items.
UW Aquatics Center (October, 2024 thru August, 2026) - The staging and work area for the UW Aquatics Center will be in place thru August, 2026. Please use caution
in the work area.
Visual Arts – Solar/Thermal System Deconstruction (JC Construction – November, 2025
thru April, 2026) – The solar thermal system is being removed from the roof, grounds, and areas within
and adjacent to the west mechanical room 154. Pathways will be cordoned off around
active construction areas (please see map). The west row of the north parking lot will be used for equipment and material
storage. Please use caution as equipment rolls along pathways and halls, map attached.
Limited hot water disruptions to the building will occur on occasion.
War Memorial Stadium West Stands Renovation (GE Johnson, Inc., Jackson, WY; January,
2026) – The south Fieldhouse (or east Corbett, “D” lot) parking lot is open and is an Orange
Zone 202 permitted lot. The west stands including the area underneath the west stands
and east of the Memorial Fieldhouse are now open for gameday access and activities.
Remaining work items and punch list items will continue through the Fall until complete.
Please observe all detour, barriers, and construction signage.