Facilities Management and Ancillary Services oversees construction and renovation projects across McGill campuses, from classroom and laboratory upgrades to the complete interior demolition of a building and its remodeling. This section details some of the largest projects underway.
See our interactive map for the full list of projects in construction (including projects expected to enter the construction phase within the next six months). For more details on the projects in construction, check out our construction start notices.
A few of McGill's larger projects are managed by dedicated units. For information on these projects, visit their respective websites:
Stewart Biology Building
Complete redevelopment of the West block's interior spaces, construction of new state-of-the-art research and teaching laboratories and full replacement of mechanical and electrical systems.
Ferrier powerhouse
Replacement of a natural gas boiler with electric boilers, installation of heat recovery system, and infrastructure upgrades/modifications to support the new equipment.
Strathcona Music Building
Building envelope restoration, including consolidation of foundations, structural reinforcement of gables and roofs, and repair of masonry walls and windows.
Raymond Building
Repairs to foundation and installation of French drain; replacement of HVAC systems, fume hoods, ducts, and air extraction system; installation of emergency showers, eyewash stations, sprinklers, chilled water loop, and heat recovery systems and sprinklers.
Raymond Greenhouse
Construction of a new greenhouse and service building connected to the Raymond Building to replace the old Raymond and Summerby greenhouses.
Sylvan Adams Sports Science Institute
Redevelopment of four row houses on Pine Ave. to accommodate a new sports research facility, expansion and consolidation into a single facility that will house a classroom, labs, offices, meeting rooms and a race track.
New Residence Hall
Complete replacement of block facing on building facades and repair of concrete surfaces.
McConnell Arena
Modernization of ventilation and cooling systems, replacement of ice-making system and major electrical infrastructure upgrades.
Burnside Hall
Replacement of vertical electrical distribution system and upgrade of elevators.
Pollack Hall
Modernization of the hall’s functional and aesthetic design, renovation of backstage area and upgrade of HVAC systems.
Upper main road
Reconstruction and redesign of the upper section of the downtown lower campus main road, including upgrade of underground infrastructure, landscaping, lighting, outdoor furniture, and rainwater management.
680 Sherbrooke
Replacement of curtain wall of the 20 floors and top mechanical floor of the tower of the 680 Sherbrooke West building.
Trottier Space Institute
Construction of a new building linked by a footbridge to the existing Trottier Space Institute building at 3550 University Street.