Summer Construction Updates

Under the leadership and vision of Dean Cremers, we are embarking on a bold expansion of our facilities and resources to advance the College's strategic priorities. Building the Good in Business: A New Era of Business Education at Notre Dame is an initiative comprising a series of construction projects to support the College’s mission as a leading business school guided by the University’s Catholic identity.

You may already have heard the “sounds of progress” as several construction projects are currently underway. As summer approaches, more initiatives will begin, bringing the total to 10 active construction projects. These projects will touch nearly every part of the building, from the roof and exterior masonry to multiple interior spaces. This marks the most significant construction effort at Mendoza since its original opening in 1996.

Given the scope and scale of the work planned for this summer and beyond, some disruptions will be unavoidable. We are working closely with contractors to minimize the impact, but factors such as weather and supply chain issues may affect timelines. As a result, we may not always be able to provide advance notice for all disruptions. For regular updates, please visit the Mendoza Exchange website. Urgent updates and alerts will be communicated via email.

For detailed information on logistics and affected areas, please refer to the MCoB Construction Logistics plan.

Project Highlights & Updates

Following is an overview of the active projects:

BEHAVIORAL LAB
Status: On Schedule
Expected Completion: June 2, 2025 (Move-in date)

• Final stage underway: technology and furniture installations in progress

NORTH ADDITION
Status: On Schedule
Expected Completion: August 2026

• Current Work:
  
  • Concrete footings and retaining walls to be completed by the end of June.
    
  • Dean’s suite support staff to be relocated from June 1, 2025, through June 9, 2026, to allow exterior wall connection.
    
• Next Steps:
  
  • Structural steel assembly: July–August
    
  • Basement Foundation Cutting: May 19 – June 30 (Disruptive at times)
    
    • Six openings to be cut into foundation walls to access the addition’s basement mechanical area
      
    • Temporary barriers will contain slurry from wet concrete saws
      
    • Classrooms L003, L014, L050, and L051 offline from June 5–30
      
  • Slab Pour: June 25–26
• Structural Steel & Decking: June 30 – August 13

JORDAN AUDITORIUM VIDEO WALL
Status: On Schedule
Expected Completion: August 18, 2025

• Support structure complete; DLED component installation begins May 19
  
• Calibration scheduled through August 18
  
• Auditorium will reopen in time for fall semester

132 SUITE RENOVATION
Status: Completed (Punch List Pending)
Completion Date: May 5, 2025

• Marketing & Brand Strategy Team moved in on schedule
  
• Minor remaining punch-list items being addressed

TRADING ROOM
Status: On Schedule
Expected Completion: August 18, 2025

• Demolition began May 5
  
• Temporary construction walls to be installed in atrium post-commencement

BUSINESS LIBRARY RELOCATION
Status: Planning
Expected Completion: August 2025

• Finalizing construction documents
  
• Cost estimation and scheduling underway

CLASSROOM FINISHES REFRESH
Status: Scheduled
Expected Completion: August 22, 2025

• Includes new lighting, carpet, paint, and updated horseshoe tables
  
• Phases:
  
  • Group 1 (May 12 – June 29): Classrooms 160 & 161
    
  • Group 2 (June 30 – August 22): Classrooms 122 & 133
    
• Additional classrooms will be refreshed over the next 2–3 years

MENDOZA RESTROOM RENOVATIONS
Status: Scheduled
Phased Completion:

• • Group 1 (May 19 – August 15): Lower Level & 2nd Floor
  • Group 2 (Summer 2026): Floors 1 & 3
    
    
• Updates include new fixtures, tile, lighting, and partitions

MENDOZA ROOF PROJECT
Status: Scheduled
Expected Completion: October 31, 2025

• Replacing flat roof membrane, installing green roof features, irrigation, and safety systems
  
• Slate roof repairs included
  
• The majority of the work is to be completed by August 30; plant and irrigation installation through October 31
  
• Sequenced to ensure the courtyard remains usable during home football weekends
  

See full details: Mendoza Sequence Roof Plan & Logistics.pdf

MENDOZA MASONRY REPAIRS
Status: Scheduled
Expected Completion: October 31, 2025

• Includes brick repair/replacement, cleaning, and sealing around the entire exterior of the building.​

We’re thrilled about the new and enhanced spaces and amenities these projects will bring to our students. At the same time, we understand that ongoing construction may affect your daily routine, and we’re doing everything we can to minimize the disruption. Your patience and understanding are truly appreciated as we continue Building the Good in Business.

In Notre Dame,

Ron 

Ron Grisoli
Facilities Program Director
Facilities & Program Operations​