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Construction Report for
FEBRUARY 13-19, 2026

 

       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

Anthropology Building – Shelving Renovation (EJ Services – February, 2026 thru June, 2026) – The project installs high-density shelving units for the State Archeologist archives in the basement of the building. The renovations are planned to begin Monday, February 23rd, with partition and concrete demolition. There will be disruption to the area around the loading dock on the north side of the building as the contractor will be using it for staging throughout the project. See the map for more information. Please use caution in the area particularly north of the building around the loading dock and in the basement of the building.

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.

Pilot Hill Inc. - Pilot Hill Trailhead Improvement Project (June, 2026) – 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. Site cleanup is underway with irrigation, landscaping, and parking lot lighting scheduled for spring. Please use caution in and around the work area.

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.

Sigma Phi Epsilon – Hazardous Materials Abatement (Colorado Hazard Control – Occurring Periodically Between February 2026 and May 2026) – Areas within and outside of the building are to be abated.  The parking lot and street parking out on the south side of the building will be temporarily unavailable during periods of contractor work.  Please use caution as equipment enters and leaves the parking lot.

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) –
Remaining work items and punch list items will continue until complete. Please use caution in work areas.