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.