Projects

 

Blue sky; person standing in crane working on roof trimCrane lifting substation up with a blue sky in the backgroundByrnes gathering ceiling framingJohnson columns and scaffoldingColorful desks and chairs in KinardNew columns under a porch roof in Kinard HallFramed in drywall for ticket booth in Byrnes lobbyNew black and white patterned carpet in Kinard HallTwo people standing on top of residence hall roofFire department trucks with crane in front of high rise residence hallCranes leading up to Lee Wicker roofWhite ceiling in windowed lobbyEmpty floor leading up to doors of Barnes

 

Current Projects

    Project Scope: Will begin with full abatement followed by demolition.

    Estimated Project Cost: $3.6 million/building (State Funding)

    Construction Started: Fall 2023 with installation of site fence. First phase of demolition to begin at the end of September (estimated), with the utility disconnection/relocation overlapping. 

    Update 7/24/24: Cut down most of the trees. Completed the chilled water piping disconnect. Demolishing the Dalton steam pipe for the steam piping cut off. Bored for the new power and fiber rerouting. Aiming to complete all utility work by Aug. 1. Select interior demolition on going to prepare for first chunks to be removed soon.

    Visit the website created to say goodbye to the high-rises!

    Project Scope: Will replace the university’s main substation of its 50-year-old electric distribution system.

    Project Cost: $2 million (EDA Grant & Capital Reserve Fund)

    Construction Started: Fall 2023

    Expected Completion Date: Spring 2024

    Update 7/24/24: Completed power outage and transfer to the new electrical equipment in the chiller plant. Wrapping up various small tasks prior to the grant deadline. 

    Project Scope: Will provide accessibility improvements including an exterior ramp, elevator, restrooms, and seating. 

    Project Cost: $3.7 million (Capital Reserve Fund)

    Construction Started: Fall 2023

    Expected Completion Date: August 2024

    Project Cost: $4.9 million (Capital Reserve Fund)

    Construction Started: Fall 2023

    Expected Completion Date: August 2024

    Update 7/24/24: Working on plaster repair and paint in the lobbies, stairwells and gathering room. Elevator shaft walls installed and cab/hoist equipment installation to soon. Bathrooms partitions to install soon as well. Trimming out for new acoustic panels in the auditorium.

    Project Scope: This first phase of 33 rooms, the work is being completed and is in the system final testing phase. Phase II will commence in the fall. New furniture was also delivered and installed in several classrooms.

    Estimated Project Cost: $2.86 million (ICPF)

    Installation and Completion Date: Summer 2023

    Update 7/24/24: Classroom AV refresh in Thurmond and Caroll halls. 

    Estimated Project Cost: $2 million (Capital Reserve Fund & Aux. Net Position)

    Expected Installation and Completion Date: Design and installation is ongoing. Includes new wiring and access points in Kinard. 

    Additional funds will be employed to upgrade Roddey. Work continues on Kinard, Margaret Nance and Thomson.

    Update 7/24/24: WiFi wiring upgrade in Barnes, Johnson and McLaurin.

    Update 7/24/24: Replacing Barnes Recital Hall flooring and lobby. Replacing stairwell flooring in McLaurin. Delivered new classroom furniture in 349 and 359 McLaurin. Painting 1st floor wings and trim in Kinard. 

    Ongoing

    Update 7/24/24: New standing seam roofing and dormers to arrive soon.

    Estimated Project Cost: $1.2 million (Capital Reserve Fund)

    Expected Completion: Spring 2024

    Update 7/24/24: Exposed the framing for the Bancroft courtyard porch ceilings. Working on a repair game plan.

 

Investing in Winthrop

June 2024 Project Update (PDF - 5MB)

January 2024 Project Update (PDF - 1.5 MB)

September 1, 2023 Project Update (PDF - 3.9 MB)

June 1, 2023 Project Update (PDF - 3.5 MB)

 

Upcoming Capital Renewal & Major Maintenance

    Update 5/30/24: Held kick-off meeting.

    Estimated Project Cost: $1.2 million (Capital Reserve Fund)

    Expected Project Starting Date: Spring 2023

    Expected Completion Date: August 2024

    Update 2/9/24: Design plans ready for review at the end of February.

    Estimated Project Cost: $1.6 million (State Fund)

    Expected Construction Starting Date: Summer 2025

    Estimated Project Cost: $1.2 million (Capital Reserve Fund)

    Expected Construction Starting Date: Summer 2023

    Expected Completion: Spring 2024

    Estimated Project Cost: $1.6 million

    Estimated Project Cost: $4.1 million (Capital Reserve Fund)

 

Future Capital Renewal & Major Maintenance

The Comprehensive Permanent Improvement Plan (CPIP) is a tool that informs decision-makers of the anticipated permanent improvement projects an agency plans to initiate over a five-year period. It promotes awareness of funding needs for permanent improvement projects and informs the Joint Bond Review Committee and State Fiscal Accountability Authority of the projects that will be forthcoming through the approval processes.

2020 Comprehensive Permanent Improvement Plan (For plan years 2020-2024; see pages 1121-1145)  

E&G Deferred Maintenance Master Plan 2019-2030

Auxiliary Deferred Maintenance Master Plan 2019-2030

 

Past Completed Projects

    Project Scope: Improve accessibility and modernize dated facilities on all floors of the building.

    Project Cost: $1.1 million

    Construction Started: Summer 2023

    Expected Completion Date: Fall 2023. 

     

    Johnson Hall

    Project Cost: $560,000 (Capital Reserve Fund)

    Expected Completion Date: Fall 2023

    McBryde Hall

    Project Cost: $250,000 (Capital Reserve Fund)

    Expected Completion Date: Fall 2023

    Thurmond Building

    Project Cost: $250,000 (Capital Reserve Fund)

    Expected Completion Date: December 2023

    Bancroft Hall

    Project Cost: $250,000 (Capital Reserve Fund)

    Expected Completion Date: Fall 2023

    Project Scope: Winthrop funded refreshing most residence hall lobbies, including Margaret Nance, Lee Wicker, Phelps and Thomson, with new flooring, new furniture, lighting, and painting.

    Other residence hall-related work has included new furniture in West Thomson, repainted stairwells in Lee Wicker, and new flooring in several Courtyard hallways.

    Project Scope: Sound system repairs, new LED lights for seating, court lighting.
    State-funded.

    Work Started: Summer 2023

    COMPLETED

    Project Scope: Replace select aging fan coil HVAC units.

    Expected Construction Starting Date: Fall 2023

    Expected Completion: Early 2024

    COMPLETED

    Dacus Library COMPLETED

    Project Scope: This project will address accessibility campus wide and improvements will be ongoing.

    Estimated Project Cost: $50,000 per phase

    Accessible Route Upgrades Phase II Expected completion: August 2023

    Accessible Route Upgrades Phase I Completed: September 2022

    Project Scope: Fundraising efforts currently underway will replace the existing fountain. Click here for additional information about the history of the fountain and the proposed replacement design.

    Project Cost: $500,000 (gift)

    COMPLETED November 2023

    Project Scope: Both sides of this major thoroughfare will soon convey a more consistent and welcoming look.

    Construction Started: September 2023

    Project Overview: Project replaced the tile at the plaza between the West Center and Campus Center as well as tile plaza overlooking the Campus Green. 

    Project Cost: $480,000 (ICPF Funds)

    COMPLETED December 2022

    Project Scope: Project involved removing pergolas and installing group seating options. 

    Project Cost: $50,000 (ICPF Funds)

    Construction Started: May 2023

    COMPLETED August 2023

    Project Cost: $2 million (Capital Reserve Funds)

    COMPLETED December 2022

    Project Cost: $50,000 (ICPF Funds)

    COMPLETED December 2022