Current Updates
Stay informed with regular updates as construction progresses. We’ll keep you posted on project milestones, potential disruptions, and other important details.
Building envelope work continues across the Prince George Campus. Current activities include landscaping, siding and panel installation, canopy and stair work, exterior painting, soffit work, and other exterior finishing.
Work is taking place in the 100, 200, 300, 400, and 700 Blocks. Through late September and early October, crews will continue exterior finishing while work progresses around the 300 Block courtyard and other active areas of campus.
Accessible parking near the Main Entrance has been relocated until further notice to the crosswalk ramp, and a detour is in place for those walking from the east side.
Check the full map to see how campus blocks are connected and where work is taking place.
Expected Impacts
🔊 Noise: Construction noise is expected from exterior wall work, stair installation, canopy work, concrete work, siding installation, and metal framing.
🚧 Access: Temporary barriers and localized detours may be in place near active work areas. Please follow posted signage and use alternate routes where required.
🌱 Landscaping: Landscaping preparation continues around the 100 and 700 Blocks, with additional courtyard landscaping work scheduled later in September and October.
👷 Construction Activity: Exterior panels, siding, canopy work, stairs, painting, soffit work, landscaping, and other finishing activities will continue across several areas of campus.
Please follow posted signage and allow extra time when travelling through construction areas.
Upcoming Activities
September 14–20
100 Block
- Prepare grades for landscaping 🌱
200 Block
- Install exterior finish panels
300 Block South
- Prepare for new canopy work
300 Block
- Paint stucco wall
- Continue work around the loading dock
400 Block
- Spray foam insulation work in soffits
700 Block
- Prepare grades for landscaping 🌱
- Install exterior panels
- Continue mechanical penthouse exterior work
September 21–27
100 Block
- Continue preparation for landscaping 🌱
200 Block
- Install trims and exterior finish panels
300 Block
- Install stair treads
- Continue loading dock work
300 Block North
- Install clips and metal framing 🔊
- Repair air barrier
- Install insulation
300 Block South
- Install wood-look exterior panels
300 Block Courtyard
- Remove paving stones in preparation for upcoming work
400 Block
- Install concrete columns
- Frame soffits for perimeter lighting
700 Block
- Clean up materials and crates
- Continue landscaping preparation 🌱
- Complete deficiency work
- Install exterior panels
- Continue mechanical penthouse exterior work
September 28–October 4
200 Block
- Install trims and exterior finish panels
300 Block
- Demolish the garbage enclosure
- Continue stair tread installation
300 Block North
- Continue installation of clips and metal framing 🔊
- Begin trim and panel installation
300 Block South
- Continue wood-look exterior panel installation
- Install new canopy
300 Block Courtyard
- Begin courtyard landscaping 🌱
400 Block
- Continue concrete column work
Main Entrance
- Tentative scaffold installation for skylight work
October 5–11
200 Block
- Continue trim and exterior finish panel installation
300 Block North
- Continue trim and panel installation
300 Block South
- Continue wood-look exterior panel installation
300 Block Courtyard
- Continue courtyard landscaping 🌱
Main Entrance
- Tentative scaffold installation for skylight work
About the Project
The Building Envelope Project is designed to enhance the exterior of the Prince George Campus through energy-efficient upgrades, improved sustainability, and long-term infrastructure renewal. These improvements will help create a more comfortable and resilient campus for students, employees, and visitors.
This project is made possible with restricted capital funding by the Ministry of Infrastructure.
The Building Envelope Project supports CNC’s Strategic Plan (lhulh whuts’odutel’eh – Learning Together) under Priority 3.5: Rejuvenate College Infrastructure. Specifically, it supports objectives 3.5.1 through 3.5.4 by upgrading campus infrastructure, revitalizing learning spaces, improving sustainability, and helping reduce the college’s overall carbon footprint.
Key Highlights of the Project:
- Energy-efficient building upgrades
- Modernized campus exterior
- Improved long-term durability and sustainability
Project Timeline
- March 2025: Project mobilization and site preparation
- May 2025: Construction begins
- Summer–Fall 2025: Demolition and exterior renewal work
- Winter 2025–26: Interior and exterior finishing activities
- Spring 2026: Major exterior upgrades continue across campus
- Estimated Completion: May 2027
Impact on Campus
We are committed to minimizing disruptions during construction. Updates will be provided regarding:
- Campus accessibility
- Temporary disruptions and detours
- Changes to parking, entrances, and pedestrian routes
Our team is focused on ensuring that the impact on your daily experience is as minimal as possible.
Building Envelope Project FAQ
Why does some of the new siding look wavy?
Some members of the campus community may notice slight waviness or “ripples” in portions of the new metal siding. This effect, known as oil canning, is a common characteristic of flat metal siding and is widely recognized across the construction industry.
Oil canning is a visual effect only. It does not affect the strength, safety, durability, or weather protection of the building. The project team continues to monitor installation quality to ensure the work meets project requirements and industry standards.
The effect is often more noticeable in certain lighting and typically becomes less noticeable over time.
Read more about siding appearance
Questions?
construction@cnc.bc.ca