Our Projects
As the university continues to grow and adapt, the campus landscape changes with it.
Explore our projects on campus through planning, design and construction.
Our Vision
Innovation and collaboration are key components for a thriving university, and Facilities Services is honored to play a role in shaping the campus through design and construction at all levels.
Our team is committed to creating indoor and outdoor campus spaces that enhance connection, education, and belonging for all. Through hard work and intentional partnerships, we’re creating the campus of tomorrow with respect for the traditions of the “stately walls of old UT” that “rise glorious to the sight.”
PROJECT SPOTLIGHTS
UT Facilities Services is proud to feature a few of the many ways we’re working to improve campus. Check out project spotlights from our Design Services, In-house Construction & Capital Construction teams.
Campus-Hosted Classroom Upgrades
During Summer 2026, In-House Construction will work on upgrades to 12 classrooms in 4 buildings. Each classroom is unique, and the upgrades to it will vary per site. Upgrades may include LED lighting with dimming controls, paint, carpet, acoustic panels, clocks, and/or furniture. Upgrades to classrooms are funded through the Student Facility Fee and approved by the Classroom Upgrade Committee.
Total Budget
$1.08 Million
Square Footage
12,562 sqft
Start Date
Spring 2026
Completion Date
Summer 2026
Randy Boyd Hall
To meet the needs of an ever-growing student population within business disciplines, Haslam College of Business is expanding into a brand-new five-story 240,000 GSF building. The space will include 18 classrooms, 1 food service venue, and 3 research laboratories and will serve 10,000+ students, staff, and faculty each week.
Total Budget
$227.4 Million
Square Footage
240,000 gsf
Start Date
Summer 2024
Completion Date
Fall 2027
Wharton Chemistry Building
The project will create a new 117,000-square-foot, five-story building. The project includes 7 Classrooms, 250 Seat Auditorium, 17 Nursing Sim Spaces, and an Outdoor Teaching/Event Plaza.
Total Budget
$199 Million
Square Footage
162,000 gsf
Start Date
Fall 2025
Completion Date
Fall 2029
Torchbearer Hall
On the heels of the opening of Beacon and Poplar Halls, Torchbearer Hall is under construction and on track to open for the start of the 2026 school year. Torchbearer Hall will be located on the corner of Volunteer and Lake Loudoun Boulevards and will house 224,000 GSF over 7 floors with 1,136 beds. This residence hall will help alleviate campus housing concerns due to growth in enrollment and is a key component of the university’s strategic plan for enrollment growth.
Total Budget
$160 Million
Square Footage
224,000 sqft
Start Date
Spring 2024
Completion Date
Summer 2026
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WITH OUR TEAMS
Looking to get connected with Facilities Services staff? If you’re part of an organization interested in meeting with our team to discuss potential partnership, innovative enhancements to how we work, or to gain a better understanding of how we support the university’s mission, fill out the form linked below.