Campus Construction Update
Current Projects
HL 204-136 MUW Roofing: This project includes shingled roof replacement/repairs for Painter, Reneau, Grossnickle Annex, Stark Natatorium, Pohl Gymnasium, Counseling Center, and Fant. The project will also include renewal of the clock tower and bell tower, and a flat roof replacement for Reneau, Education 4th floor and CPDC. The project professional is JBHM Architects. This design phase for this project is complete. Bids have been received, and the project has been awarded to Roofing Solutions of Louisiana, LLC. Work began 2/6/2025 and is estimated to be completed on 12/05/2025. This project is approximately 90% complete.
GS# 104-215 Jones Hall Interior/Exterior Renovations: This is a Bureau of Building project. Planning and construction through Warranty Phase of renovations is planned for Jones Hall. This 47,000 square foot facility, first constructed in 1964 has only received minor improvements over the course of its life. Scope will include asbestos abatement, restoration of interior and exterior elements, interior reconfiguration, ADA improvements and major renovations of the mechanical, electrical, plumbing and life safety systems. Due to the building’s Mississippi Landmark status, coordination with the Mississippi Department of Archives and History will be required. The project professional is Schafer Zahner and Zahner. The construction documents have been completed and approved. This project has been re-bid and was awarded to Ethos Construction.
GS# 104-214 South Campus Mechanical Plant Improvements: This is a Bureau of Building project. A new chiller plant is planned for construction to provide cooling for Jones, Kincannon, Goen and Frazer. This new plant will provide chilled water delivery with improved efficiencies and redundant backup cooling. The project professional is Dewberry Engineering. This project has been awarded to Brislin, Inc. Substantial completion is expected by November 2026. This project is approximately 5% complete.
GS 104-221 McDevitt Emergency Power Upgrade: This is a Bureau of Building project. McDevitt will have two new emergency generators installed to replace the existing one. This has been changed from a JOC project to a sealed bid. The professional will be Dewberry Engineering, and the general contractor is to be determined.