State University Construction Fund

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Cornish and Van Hoesen Halls, SUNY Cortland
From left to right: President Erik J. Bitterbaum; Student Government Association President, Parker Arenas; Associate Vice President for Facilities Management, Chris Maroney; Associate Project Coordinator for the Fund, Todd Ewen.

SUNY Cortland officially cut the ribbon on Friday, March 27, celebrating the completion of a major renovation of Cornish and Van Hoesen Halls on the SUNY Cortland campus. The two‑and‑a‑half‑year, $27 million project included extensive interior and exterior renovations, expanding space and centralizing student services.
The project focused on Wing C of Cornish Van Hoesen Hall, upgrading facilities for the Communication and Media Studies Department and consolidating program spaces to support current campus needs. Renovations included new finishes, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems, along with a new entrance addition featuring an elevator and stair tower to improve accessibility and connectivity to the Quad.

Bidding Opportunity: Construction Vertical, Building Construction, Rehabilitation & New Construction. State University Construction Fund. SUCF Project 091072-00. Renovate Netzer Hall.
The work of this single bid project includes: a. Replacement of all existing windows; b. Upgrading the building’s mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems; c. Retention of the brick pier façade with the addition of new glazing; d. Demolition and reconstruction of interior areas to create updated layouts, including new partitions, finishes, and circulation paths; e. Installation of a geothermal well field and connection to a new heating and cooling system; f. Building envelope improvements; g. Full systems replacement; h. Interior renovation; i. Integration of new geothermal infrastructure.
To learn more about this project, visit the Fund's Bid Calendar: https://tinyurl.com/unjy3dnd or the New York State Contract Reporter: https://tinyurl.com/mry99dhd

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Foster Hall, University at Buffalo
President Satish K. Tripathi (first photo) celebrated the grand reopening of Foster Hall on Friday, February 27, 2026, on the University at Buffalo’s South Campus, marking the return of the Graduate School of Education to its original home. The historic 1921 building was fully renovated and restored, transforming it into a modern hub for learning, research, and collaboration.
The project achieved LEED Gold certification and included new building systems, stairways, an elevator, a slate roof, updated windows and doors, and site improvements with new landscaping and an accessible plaza.

Bidding Opportunity – Construction Vertical: Building Construction, Rehab & New Construction. Replace Roof – Goodyear Dining Hall at SUNY Buffalo. Project: 281055-01
Scope: The work of this single bid project includes: a. Abatement of EPDM roofing system; b. Installation of modified bitumen roofing system; c. Extension of existing roof exhaust; d. Installation of curbing for future use; e. Replacement of existing roof drainage and limited internal drainage system; f. Installation of fall protection system; g. New ladders and walk pads.

To learn more about this project, view the Fund's Bid Calendar: https://tinyurl.com/bd28kbdf or visit the New York State Contract Reporter: https://tinyurl.com/mpwb6r36