Campus Construction

The Capital Projects staff coordinate and manage projects involving major renovations and/or new construction of campus buildings from concept to final occupancy. The Capital Projects team is also responsible for facilities operations of the Schiller Coastal Studies Center in Harpswell, Maine and the Bowdoin Scientific Station in N.B., Canada.

The Capital Renewal staff coordinate and implement major maintenance and renovation projects. Through campus-wide collaboration, they develop a long-term asset preservation database that advocates to improve each facility’s needs, functionality, and appearance. Capital Renewal is also responsible for the College’s buildling files and drawings of record.

Bowdoin Buildings and the Environment

The College incorporates sustainability features into every construction project, whether a renovation or new construction. These standards include recycling waste and purchasing energy efficient lighting and products.

Applying criteria from the US Green Building Council and campus renovation standards, the College strives to make buildings energy efficient, accessible, and environmentally sound. For more information on Bowdoin's sustainability practices visit the sustainability website.