Facilities and Operations is performing a number of façade repair projects, the majority of which are connected to the NYC Department of Building (DOB)’s Façade Inspection Safety Program.
Columbia University was recognized by the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) with an Interior Design Award for the Li Lu Law Library in Jerome Greene Hall.
Columbia University was awarded LEED® Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for 600 W. 125th Street, a 34-story residential building for graduate students and faculty on the southwest corner of 125th Street and Broadway that opened in 2024.
Facilities and Operations is performing a number of projects across the Morningside campus over the summer, including improvements to grounds, residence halls, and more.
611 W. 112th Street, a new undergraduate residence hall resulting from a building-wide renovation at a long vacant property, has received the esteemed Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award from New York Landmarks Conservancy in recognition of the restoration and adaptive use of a historic building.
Similar to previous years, Facilities and Operations completed a number of projects across the Morningside campus, including residence hall enhancements, classroom refreshes, and restroom upgrades.
The Society of American Registered Architects (SARA) awarded Columbia University’s Walter and Shirley Wang Pavilion as a Category Winner in its 2025 National Design Awards.
Facilities and Operations has developed and released comprehensive furniture design guidelines, standardizing and simplifying the furniture procurement process for projects at Columbia's Morningside and Manhattanville campuses.
32 fully renovated apartments, all-electric building resulted from 18-month renovation project
Columbia University has marked a milestone in its sustainability efforts by completing its first all-electric undergraduate residence hall at 611 W. 112th Street.
Columbia University Facilities and Operations hosted the Society of College and University Planning (SCUP) 2025 North Atlantic Symposium on June 13, bringing together over 150 professionals in the higher education design and construction industries.
Similar to previous years, Facilities and Operations is embarking on a wide range of projects, including residence hall upgrades, façade safety repairs, elevator modernizations, and more.
Columbia's Manhattanville Development Group joined with its professional services partners to mentor high school students in the Architecture, Construction, and Engineering (ACE) Mentor Program of Greater New York, providing real-world exposure to architecture, construction, and engineering.
We asked Jim some questions about how his work incorporates sustainability and contributes to Columbia’s net zero goal.
Columbia University has opened the doors at 600 W. 125th Street, a new 34-story apartment building for graduate students and faculty members on the southwest corner of 125th Street and Broadway.
Columbia's Manhattanville Development Group joined with its professional services partners to mentor high school students in the nationwide ACE Mentor Program, providing real-world exposure to architecture, construction, and engineering. This year’s team designed a theoretical student center for Columbia's Manhattanville campus and completed the program with a presentation to their peers and other professionals in the industry.
While many Columbians may look forward to the summer for a well-deserved break, Facilities and Operations eagerly anticipates it for a different reason - the opportunity to perform a wide range of projects across campus. Similar to previous years, a significant number of projects will take place across the Morningside and Manhattanville campuses, including residence hall upgrades, façade safety repairs, grounds improvements, and more.
Columbia University's project managers and client partners have gained valuable insights on building accessibly following a lunch and learn session focused on accessibility design requirements.
It’s now easier to request capital projects at Columbia University thanks to updates to the University’s project request portal.
Columbia University’s new Business School buildings – Henry R. Kravis Hall and David Geffen Hall – received the 2023 Prix Versailles World Special prize in the category of a campus for interior as part of the Prix Versailles awards.
Columbia University’s project managers are now equipped with best practices for sustainable construction thanks to the creation of an inter-department learning series launched earlier this year.
Columbia University Facilities and Operations hosted the 2023 Clean Air Northeastern Partners Meeting at Columbia’s Lenfest Center for the Arts from October 17-18, bringing together representatives from the construction, transit, municipal, freight, and ports sectors to discuss reducing diesel emissions.
Columbia University’s new Business School buildings – Henry R. Kravis Hall and David Geffen Hall – have been selected as finalists in the World Selections of the Prix Versailles competition in the campus category.
The new Business School buildings – Henry R. Kravis Hall and David Geffen Hall – received the 2023 Urban Land Institute New York (ULI NY) Award for Excellence in Institutional Development at a gala reception on October 18 at Cipriani South Street. The statewide competition recognizes projects that demonstrate commitment to planning, design, sustainability, and community impact.