About
The Office of Campus Planning is responsible for the development and oversight of the University’s Master Plan and subsequent capital construction projects. This includes facilitating the development of the design and specifications to ensure compliance with University standards, permitting and regulatory compliance, and construction monitoring.
Space Requests
All departmental requests for new space, renovations (i.e. physical changes including permanently attaching anything to any surface or requiring any hard connection to any utility), and changes of assignment including vacating a space or changing the use of any space (i.e. double to single office, office to storage, office to research) should be submitted to the Space Committee by filling out the online form found at .
Maintenance Requests
Normal maintenance requests (painting, shelving, furniture repairs, etc.) should be requested using the Facilities Management Services Get-It Work Order System located on the School Dude platform.
Capital and Deferred Maintenance Budget
The development and oversight of the University’s Capital and Deferred Maintenance Budget (CapDM) is coordinated through the Office of Campus Planning. Departments wishing to request capital funds for future fiscal years should submit their request during the annual CapDM submission period which occurs around October. Please email une-capdm-its-requests@une.edu with any questions about CapDM and ITS-related projects.
Capital Construction and Planning
Master Plans
Construction Projects
Way-finding Upgrades and Improvements
Biddeford and Portland Campuses
The University is replacing the current way-finding signage on both of its campuses to improve function, increase aesthetics, and promote the 911±¬ÁÏÍøºìÁì½í brand. The plan is to roll out the new signage in multiple phases over the next several years. Phase 1 work will consist of main campus entry signs, exterior building signage, vehicular directional and parking lot signage, along with pedestrian directional signage and campus maps. Phase 2 work will consist of internal building signage, including building lobby directories, way-finding signage in hallways, and departmental signage within all buildings.
Most of the Phase 1 signage for the Biddeford campus was installed in the summer of 2024. The remainder will be installed in the summer of 2025.
Tennis Court Expansion
Biddeford Campus
The University’s athletic programs and facilities help recruit and retain some of the university’s most academically successful students. With the expansion of the tennis facility, 911±¬ÁÏÍøºìÁì½í will be able to offer women’s and men’s NCAA tennis teams and allow 911±¬ÁÏÍøºìÁì½í to actively recruit tennis players for competitive play in the fall of 2025. This expansion includes the construction of two additional courts and a press box/storage facility for live streaming matches, consistent with our other on-campus athletic offerings. Lighting will be added to allow for evening practices and match play, better accommodating the players’ academic scheduling.
The project is currently under construction with an estimated completion date in mid-August 2025.
Girard Marine Science Center Year-round Research Pier
Biddeford Campus
The proposed Marine Science Research Pier is designed for year-round operation, significantly enhancing ocean-based classroom labs and extending research travel distances for faculty and professional staff. It will also provide increased access to Ram Island and the University’s kelp farms. The island’s enormous potential as a research field station will be fully utilized with the investment in a permanent pier and the enhanced access it will bring to faculty and students.
The permanent pier will serve as an essential enhancement to curriculum and research to support 911±¬ÁÏÍøºìÁì½í’s recent program additions in Ocean Studies and Marine Affairs, Marine Entrepreneurship, Ocean Food Systems, and Sustainable Ecological Aquaculture. It will provide extensive hands-on learning opportunities and valuable collaboration between faculty and students.
The project is expected to complete the design and permitting phase in mid-2025, with an initial estimated construction completion in mid-to-late FY2026.
Alfond Center for Arts and Sciences
Biddeford Campus
Opened in 1996, the Alfond Center for Health Sciences has provided state-of-the-art academic space for programs in the College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) and the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), serving 911±¬ÁÏÍøºìÁì½í well for nearly three decades. However, the facility has had few renovations during that time, and its building systems, finishes, and fixtures are now due — or overdue — for renewal. With COM relocating to Portland, this is an ideal time to rejuvenate and repurpose the facility to reflect its new role as the Alfond Center for Arts and Sciences. As the primary academic building on campus, it cannot be taken completely offline, so the renovation will take place in three phases.
The project is in design now. Construction will be phased to support both the academic schedule and building availability. Phase 1 began in May 2025, and Phase 2 will start shortly after. Phase 3 is scheduled to begin in January 2026, with the renovations complete in early 2027.
Leonard Hall/College of Business Renovations
Biddeford Campus
The proposed renovation of Leonard Hall to serve as the home for the new College of Business is critical to the college’s success. The updated facility will provide the academic spaces needed to support anticipated programming and establish a College of Business presence on campus. The facility will be redesigned to face Hills Beach Road and will offer visibility of the interior from the street, further enhancing the College of Business’s identity.
The project is in design with an estimated construction start date in early 2026.
Decary Hall Renovations
Biddeford Campus
Decary Hall is the original academic and administrative building on campus. It also served as a residence hall in its original state. The building has undergone many renovations and has had several additions. While its functions have varied over the years, many of the finishes and systems have not been replaced or refreshed. There are many areas where concrete block walls are present, and the original slate chalkboards are still in use. This renovation will reposition/co-locate many student services to better meet the needs of students and refresh the appearance of this important facility.
The project is in design with an estimated construction start date in early 2026.
Ludcke Renovations
Portland Campus
Ludcke Auditorium is the landmark building within the Westbrook College Historic District. The exterior wooden facade of Ludcke Auditorium is in dire need of restoration, with its siding, trim, and windows demonstrating visible rot. The restoration of the facility will address these issues while also creating ADA-compliant meeting spaces. It will allow for the relocation of the campus bookstore and the addition of a new Grab and Go food court — timely improvements as the campus population is expected to grow by 33%.
The exterior renovation documents are complete, we have approval from the historical preservation board, and the exterior restoration work has commenced. The interior renovations are currently at the schematic design level. These drawings will need to be finalized before the start of construction, likely scheduled for early 2026.
Department of Campus Services Renovations
Portland Campus
The Department of Campus Services (DOCS) building was originally constructed to meet the pending needs of the department, and to allow for the relocation of the Maine Army National Guard (MEARNG) from the rear of Innovation Hall, enabling construction of the Harold and Bibby Alfond Center of Health Sciences. While designed to accommodate MEARNG’s requirements, the building also aimed to minimize future renovations needed for DOCS. With the new MEARNG facility in Saco nearing completion, renovations will soon be necessary to prepare the DOCS building for effective occupancy and use.
The project is in design with an estimated construction start date of August 2025.
For questions or concerns related to current projects, please email uneprojects@une.edu.
Contact
- Director of Campus Planning, Andrew Philippe, aphilippe@une.edu
- Associate Director of Campus Planning, Steven Duhaime, sduhaime@une.edu
- Project Manager III, Brian Steele, bsteele1@une.edu
- Project Manager, Alexander Owens, aowens13@une.edu
- Project Coordinator, Dustin Thompson, dthompson9@une.edu