MCEC Boardman Hall Modernization

The project scope is a complete renovation of Boardman Hall and the Llewellyn Wing, including updating the programmatic approach of the building, updating the layout, modernizing the HVAC system, and improving the building envelope. The project is estimated at $50.25 million, funded by UMS TRANSFORMS MCEC, ongoing capital improvement funding provided to UMS by Gov. Mills and the Maine Legislature, and fundraising. The selection process for hiring a design firm is underway. Programming is anticipated to start early summer of this year and design is anticipated to start in early 2026, with construction beginning in the spring of 2027 and completion in the fall of 2028.