With the vast majority of roofs in need of repair on campus, new methods are being employed in order to expedite the work.

The UT steam plant conversion project is now well underway with the dismantling of the first of the plant’s coal-fired boilers.

Work has begun on turning the vacant Sophronia Strong Hall into a large and modern science class and laboratory facility. The two-year, $114 million project marks the first big step in addressing the university’s need for general class and laboratory space.

The university is making way for a new residence hall and dining facility and parking garage on the site at the corner of Volunteer and Lake Loudoun Boulevards. Plans are also in place to expand Haslam Field on the site.