Construction Report for
MAY 1-7, 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
Annual Steam Shutdown (July2 - August 11, 2026) - Our annual steam shutdown is scheduled for Thursday, 7/2/26 and will end Tuesday, 8/11/26.
General notes about the annual steam shutdown -
Some buildings have a permanent or summer back up domestic water heating system which
will supply 110° F hot water during the outage period. They are: Science Initiative,
Arts and Sciences, Bureau of Mines, Coe Library Book-N-Bean, Energy Innovation Center,
Engineering Education Research Building, Field House, Field House North, Half Acre
Gym, High Altitude Performance Center, Hoyt Hall, Ag C, Knight Hall, Old Main, Ross
Hall Dining, Service Building, STEM, Student Health/Cheney, High Bay Research Facility,
Tobin and the Student Union.
Backup building heat systems are available at: Energy Innovation Center – 3rd floor,
Engineering Education Research Building, Science Initiative Building, High Bay Research
Facility, Engineering Addition, Ag Addition, Anthropology, STEM and Bio Sciences –
5th floor vivarium.
Backup autoclaves are available at: Ag C Rm 5024, Animal Sciences Molecular Biology
autoclave room and Bio Sciences 427.
A backup cage washer is located on the 5th floor of Bio Sciences.
The State Vet Chem and BSL-3 Lab buildings are not affected by the shutdown and have
autoclave capability.
The portable boiler for the Washakie Complex will not be installed this year. Downey,
Orr, McIntyre & Washakie will not have hot water during this time.
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. HVAC demolition continues. Concrete prep for the
topping slab is underway. The loading dock on the north side of the building is being
used for project staging (see map here).
Aven Nelson Memorial Building – First Floor Renovations (UW Operations) – Portions of the first floor are being renovated for the Wyoming Migration Initiative
and the Zoology Dept. Demolition is currently underway. Please use caution around
construction activities, equipment, and materials.
Gateway Center, Crane Equipment Lift (Arena Crane/UW Operations, May, 2026) – Material will be lifted to and from the roof of the Gateway Center from the Wells
Fargo parking lot over the west sidewalk. The west sidewalk, west building entrance,
and Wells Fargo parking lot exit will be closed off for the lift. The lift is expected
to happen the week of May 18, weather dependent. Please use caution near work areas.
Gateway Center, North Circle Drive and Sidewalk Replacements (Prairie Equipment, June,
2026) – Contractor will be working as weather permits. Access to the building will be along
the north side during the project. Please use caution in work areas.
Pilot Hill Trailhead Improvement Project (Pilot Hill Inc., 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. Irrigation and landscaping work has started with parking lot lighting scheduled
for late spring. Please use caution in and around the work area.
Sigma Phi Epsilon Hazardous Materials Abatement (Colorado Hazard Control, 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) – Phase III of the UW North and South Hall landscaping project continues. Construction
fencing will be erected east of the Wyoming Union, south of Education, and north of
McWhinnie Hall. Pedestrian, bicycle, and ADA access will be limited during the construction
and alternate routes have been identified (see map here). Additional updates will be provided as the project progresses, with July 2027 as
an anticipated completion date.
UW Aquatics Center (October, 2024 thru August, 2026) – Multiple interior items including pool, electrical & plumbing finishing to be completed
in the upcoming weeks. Site landscaping continues. The staging and work area for the
UW Aquatics Center will be in place thru August, 2026. (see map here) Please use caution in the work area.
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.