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Campus Steam & Condensate Infrastructure Improvements
Updated: 4/30/2026
About
The scope of this project is to replace and renew critical portions of the existing steam distribution system. Much of these piping systems are more than 50 years old and need replacement. Failures have become more frequent due to the age of piping. Construction is envisioned to be sequenced to limit the overall disruption to the campus while sections of piping are replaced. This project will consist of two Phases. Phase 01 will focus on sections of the team system in Peabody Park near the Music Building and between Shaw Residence Hall through Walker Avenue to the area in front of Jackson Library. Phase 02 will target broader replacement along College Avenue.
The Board of Trustees approved RMF Engineering Inc. from Raleigh, NC as the Designer for this project on April 01, 2025. as well as the selection of Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC as the Construction Manager at Risk on September 09, 2025.
May 2026
Construction of Phase 01 intended start in May with target completion in October 2026. Phase 02 target start Winter 2026 with completion by Summer 2027.
July 2025
The Campus Steam & Condensate Infrastructure Improvements Project held a Pre-Proposal meeting for Construction Manager at Risk on June 20, 2025. A recording of this informational meeting can be viewed below.