Summer 2026 Construction Projects
During the summer, Facilities and Operations takes advantage of the warm weather and reduced campus population to perform projects across campus.
Similar to previous years, a number of projects will take place across campus, including grounds improvements, residence hall upgrades, façade repairs, and more. Highlights of improvements performed during the summer are outlined below for summer projects and ongoing renovations in alphabetical order by building, with a map showing the project locations.
If you have questions or concerns about any construction project taking place this summer, please call the Columbia University Facilities Services Center, 24 hours a day, seven days a week at (212) 854-2222 or e-mail [email protected] (emails are responded to during regular business hours).
Summer Construction
Avery Hall
Repairs to the façade and painting of windows
CEPSR
Repairs to the façade in accordance with the NYC Department of Building’s Façade Inspection and Safety Program
Fairchild Center
Repairs to the façade in accordance with the NYC Department of Building’s Façade Inspection and Safety Program
Furnald Hall
Installation of new flooring in bedrooms
John Jay Hall
Repairs to the façade in accordance with the NYC Department of Building’s Façade Inspection and Safety Program
Lewisohn Hall
Repairs to the façade in accordance with the NYC Department of Building’s Façade Inspection and Safety Program
Low Plaza
Historic restoration of the plaza and steps leading from College Walk to the plaza to address areas of deterioration on the plaza's surface and strengthen the substrate below to better withstand the heavy loads and stress that the plaza endures, while also restoring historic intent among key design elements that have been lost over the years
Mudd Building
Repairs to the façade in accordance with the NYC Department of Building’s Façade Inspection and Safety Program
South Lawns
Resodding of the lawns following Commencement activities
Wallach Hall
Repairs to the façade in accordance with the NYC Department of Building’s Façade Inspection and Safety Program
Woodbridge
Replacement of the flooring on the 6th and 7th floors, and bathroom renovations on the 7th floor
Ongoing Construction
CESPR
Gut renovation of labs on the 600 and 700 levels to create collaborative space for Computer Science
Dodge Fitness Center
Repair and restoration of the flooring in Levien Gymnasium
Hartley Hall
Full gut renovation to create fully accessible floors, lounges, and bedrooms
International Affairs Building
Renovation of the GSAS Student Center on the IAB Ext. 200 level
Kent Hall
Renovation of the C.V. Starr East Asian Library on the 300 level to restore the historic decorative plaster ceiling, and other broader improvements to the library
Northwest Corner Building
Partial renovation of an existing wet lab on the 800 level
Schapiro Hall
Refresh of kitchens throughout the building
Schermerhorn Hall
Full gut-renovation of northwest and southwest office suites on the 300 and 400 levels to create the Computer Science Student Learning Center
School of Social Work Building
Repairs to the façade in accordance with the NYC Department of Building’s Façade Inspection and Safety Program