Facilities Projects
The Facilities Services team manages a variety of projects across the College.
August 2026 Updates
Project Updates as of August 13, 2026
Description: The elevator failed the required State weighted test inspection due to a leak in the hydraulic system. The repair includes removal of the existing hydraulic jack components, installation of a new jack assembly and PVC liner, related pit work, system testing, and Pennsylvania State inspection coordination.
Status: The jack assembly has been order and expediated State approval is underway. The estimated delivery of the new jack assembly is schedule for mid to late September.
Impacts: The elevator is OUT OF SERVICE.
Description: Full Implementation of the campus-wide fire alarm receiver system upgrade (all building except Arnecliffe, Canaday Library, Gateway Building, Goodhart Hall, New Dorm, and Student Life & Wellness Center which were upgraded during the Pilot Phase completed in March 2026).
Status: Installation of receiver system and equipment was completed in June. Testing and inspection of the system by Lower Merion Township is now complete. Decommissioning of the legacy system will occur throughout the month of August.
Impacts: Decommissioning of the legacy system will require work at the building plans. There will be some noise and activity within the buildings during decommissioning.
Description: Building-wide upgrade of existing fire alarm system.
Status: The work required for the Summer 2026 Phase has been completed. The work will remobilize after the 2026/2027 Academic Year (May 2027). The new system will completed by August 2027.
Impacts: The project has demobilized for the Academic Year.
Description: Replace the current switch with a code compliant switch and replacing the oldest underground cable on campus. This will improve reliability and will minimize the impact of future maintenance and construction by allowing for the isolation of segments of the loop.
Status: On-site work is underway. Miller Brothers will be replacing the underground wire supporting the campus electrical loop.
Impacts: There will be some noise and construction activity within the building and at the location of the new equipment.
Description: Modernization of Classroom 110
Status: Renovation work will continue through the Fall Semester.
Impact: The classroom will be off-line for the Fall Semester. There will be some noise and construction activity within the building.
Description: Repairs to parapet outside the sitting room on the inside of Pembroke Arch.
Status: Scaffolding has been erected and a temporary wall has been constructed to separate the construction area. Interior work is scheduled to be completed by mid-August with final exterior repairs wrapping up in mid-September 2026.
Impact: There will be some noise and construction activity within the building.
Description: A new Physics lab will be constructed in Park 234.
Status: On-site construction has commenced. The anticipated completion of the work is scheduled for early August 2026.
Impact: There will be some noise and construction activity in the general area of the Lab.
Description: A new Physics Quantum Sensing & Materials lab will be constructed in Park 147/148/149.
Status: On-site construction has commenced. The anticipated completion of the work is scheduled for mid September 2026.
Impact: There will be some noise and construction activity in the general area of the Lab.
Description: Dredging both the main pond basin and forebay of the pond.
Status: The dredging work is schedule to begin the end of July with completion anticipated by late August. The work is weather dependent. The dredging will improve overall water quality by removing accumulated sediment and excess nutrients, increase water depth and restore the pond's storage capacity.
Impact: There will be construction noise associated with excavation activities and water pumping in the area of the pond.
