Update 12/8/25: Walkway open and working punch list items, some of which will be completed over the winter break as we need to close the road to paint the crosswalk markings.
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 8/28/25: Running new electrical conduit to complete campus loop.
Update 12/8/25: Punch list, working through testing of mechanical systems and some miscellaneous repairs. Move back into the Sims 103-104 labs started next week. New furniture installed.
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 7/29/24: Project substantially complete. Working on close out paperwork.
Project Scope: All over campus
Update 3/31/25: G04 virtual-augmented reality computer lab starting faculty testing.
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.
Ongoing
Update 12/8/25: Still working dormer renovations and window-louver installation, wrapping up roof standing seam metal over the entry porch following the wood trim repair. Working towards final inspection and demobilization.
Estimated Project Cost: $1.6 million (State Fund)
Construction Starting Date: Summer 2025
Update 12/8/25: Finishing drywall, starting painting, and resetting original interior doors. Working basement piping.
Byrnes-Joynes steam line replacement – material to finish casing wrap just delivered from manufacturer, will start doing final testing next week hope to be able to start backfilling the roadway at the end of next week.
Update 12/8/25: Contractor mobilizing, starting attic conduit.
June 2025 Project Update (PDF - 5.27 MB)
January 2025 Project Update (PDF - 4.62 MB)
September 2024 Project Update (PDF - 3.5 MB)
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)
Update 8/25/25: 3D scanning ongoing, historic preservations specialist touring the building.
Update 3/31/25: Chick-fil-A refresh prebid April 2.
Update 12/8/25: Started the selection for the CM-R qualifications due Dec. 8.
Update 12/8/25: Oil tank demolition held the prebid, bid opens Dec. 18.
Estimated Project Cost: $1.2 million (Capital Reserve Fund)
Estimated Project Cost: $1.2 million (Capital Reserve Fund)
Estimated Project Cost: $4.1 million (Capital Reserve Fund)
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
COMPLETED SPRING 2025
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
Project Cost: $4.9 million (Capital Reserve Fund)
Construction Started: Fall 2023
COMPLETED
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.
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Johnson Hall |
Project Cost: $560,000 (Capital Reserve Fund) Expected Completion Date: Fall 2023 |
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Thurmond Building |
Project Cost: $250,000 (Capital Reserve Fund) Expected Completion Date: December 2023 |
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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
McBryde
Lee Wicker
Joynes
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
