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This is a key update

Mass timber erection is scheduled to begin at the end of March.

Need to coordinate the availability of permanent power as a result of the campus power upgrades project with the GEM project. If unavailable, may need to look at other avenues of providing temporary service to building.

Green Energy and Materials Facility (GEM)

Slab on Grade Basement

OWL Loading Dock Gas Tie-In

Office Area Slab on Grade

Mass Timber Erection

Lab Area Mat Slab

Office Area Weathered In

Lab Area Weathered In

Certificate of Occupancy

Don Avery

donald.avery@maine.edu

207-581-2696

ASCC

SMRT

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7/21/2025

Consigli

Construction

02/25/2025

03/10/2025

03/21/2025

03/24/2025

05/30/2025

10/15/2025

01/21/2026

08/05/2026

GEM is an innovative research facility that revolutionizes manufacturing through AI-enabled 3D printers and advanced computational tools. GEM is part of the University of Maine College of Engineering and Computing (MCEC), which will provide research and learning opportunities for students. For more information on GEM, click on the following link: https://composites.umaine.edu/gem/.

GEM foundation and groundwork are underway, and building construction is anticipated to start in spring. Substantial completion is expected for the summer/fall of 2026. The design firm is SMRT, and the construction manager is Consigli Construction. Funding of $81.3 million is from UMaine E&G, Maine Jobs & Recovery Act (MJRP), National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), HAF/UMS TRANSFORMS MCEC, State of Maine Appropriations for Engineering, Office of the Secretary of Defense, and Northern Borders Regional Commission.