A construction manager and a construction coordinator review design proposals submitted by private consulting firms for projects such as alterations, renovations and roof repairs to campus buildings. An engineering student, assisting with the updating of design drawings during the summer, looks on. Keeping the many stages of project completion co-ordinated is a major part of any alteration or renovation project. Renovations to the University Centre Construction of the solarium style addition to the University Centre was completed in 1998.
Carpenters manufacture, install, maintain and repair woodwork and related products.
They perform general construction and also repair custom laboratory and office casework and furniture. Carpenters are equipped with the tools and skills necessary for maintaining and repairing office and student residence furniture and casework. They also construct various custom designed wooden structures for departmental use. Carpet and Upholstery staff maintain and install vinyl tiles, carpet, sheet goods and rubber stair covering. They also re-upholsters all types of furniture and office dividers.