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Planning, Design and Construction

Collaborative work to shape and preserve Northwestern's facilities.

Use these webpages to learn more about the construction and renovation projects at Northwestern. 

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Current Projects

There is always something happening on Northwestern University's campuses.

  • Explore some of the many current projects in progress.
  • Review a map of construction sites and impacts.

Contractor Resources

From the bidding process through the logistics of working on campus, our resources page compiles the forms, specifications and procedures used by contractors.

Access Contractor Resources

Related University Policy

Making Changes to University Facilities Policy

All construction, renovation, remodeling and maintenance of University physical facilities (including the hiring of architects, engineers and contractors) are the responsibility of the Office for Facilities. No other department or individual is authorized to contract for or perform these functions.

Reasons for this policy:

  • Achievement of high safety, quality, accountability, and maintainability standards.
  • Limited legal liability for all units.

Related Procedures

Departmental projects must be approved by Facilities. Departments needing to make physical changes or additions to University buildings or grounds must submit its requirements to Facilities.

If approval to make changes is granted, all work must be performed by or under the direction of Facilities.

Questions? 

Contact Facilities at (847) 491-5201 or facilities@northwestern.edu