Single User Restroom Project
Completion Date: Fall 2023
- Three separate single user restrooms to be located on the Minneapolis Campus in Terrence Murphy Hall, Opus Hall and Schulze Hall.
Construction Projects
Facilities Management has numerous construction projects on the St. Paul and Minneapolis campuses. Every new project, from residence hall remodels to brand new construction, goes through a rigorous process to ensure we are building sustainable buildings for the future.
Schoenecker Center (STEAM)
The Schoenecker Center will be the university's primary facility for STEAM education at St. Thomas. See below for highlights of construction and progress reports for this first-of-its-kind facility which is scheduled to open in 2024. See more details in the Construction Management Plan which includes site logistics information.
Sitework
- Light and power pole installation
- Irrigation and sod installation
- Landscaping and tree/plantings
Building Structure
- Roofing installation, clay tile and gutter
- Stone and cast stone installation
- Exterior glazing installation
- Exterior caulking
- Exterior stone wash
Building Interiors
- Mechanical and electrical rough-ins
- Metal stud soffit and ceiling framing
- Drywall installation and taping
- Painting
- Fire alarm, low voltage and AV installation
- Ceiling grid installation
- Floor finishes
- Grand Stair millwork, ceiling install, ceramic tile and glass handrail
- Interior glass walls
- Door installation
- Bathroom fixtures and accessories
- MDF and IDF server room buildout
- Cafe and kitchen equipment installation
- Lab casework installation
- Permanent power hook ups
Work Related to Schoenecker Center
- Mechanical and electrical work in OWS lower level
Schoenecker Center on the Road to Completion
The summer on south campus has been an active one as construction crews continue work on the four-story, $110 million Schoenecker Center supporting engineering, arts and the sciences. The new facility is scheduled to open next spring. Staff videographer Nick Clausen used a first-person view drone to capture footage of the progress.
Project Updates with Progress Photos
Coming Soon
Lee & Penny Anderson Arena
The Lee and Penny Anderson Arena will be the new home for Tommie Men's and Women's Ice Hockey programs, as well as the Tommie Men's and Women's Basketball programs! Located on the University's South Campus in St. Paul, the arena will also include state-of-the-art practice facilities for both ice hockey and basketball. The Lee and Penny Anderson Arena will create conditions for success to directly support student-athletes and provide the campus community with a facility that can be used for multiple events.
Other Construction Projects
Scoreboard Project
Completion date: Fall 2023
- Updated two football scoreboards
- Updated corner scoreboard and ribbon in Schoenecker Arena
Emergency Generator Project
Start date: Winter 2023
- Adding an additional emergency generator to add capacity to our existing systems
- Location is the Morrison Parking Ramp
Parking Lot K
Completion Date: Fall 2023
Parking Lot K Improvements
- Electric vehicle charging
- Bike parking options
- Landscape improvements
Center for Well-Being Mental Health Space
Completion Date: Fall 2023
- Creation of a Mental Health Education, Prevention & Outreach suite
- Located on 2nd Floor of CWB
- Space will be utilized for training, workshops, counseling & events for students and staff
Athletics Fueling Station
Completion Date: Fall 2023
- Full-time nutritionist to assist athletes with nutritional needs
- Screens for educational and instructional videos
- Grab and go foods for athletes to fuel their bodies to continue to operate at peak performance
- Space is for UST D1 athletes only
Recently Completed Projects
Saint John Vianney
- Saint John Vianney College Seminary began their building expansion in February 2022.
- Zeman Construction was the contractor working directly with the SJV team.
School of Nursing/Social Work
Summit Classroom Building Renovation
- Complete renovation
- School of Social Work will reoccupy and share the space with the new School of Nursing.
Brady/Dowling/Koch Renovations
- Renovation of Brady and Dowling Halls and Koch Commons