Exciting infrastructure work continues in the Jackson Library tower. These are essential upgrades that will contribute to sustainability and life safety for all library users. On the upper floors, new ducts and electrical fixtures are being put into place. Piping for the all-new sprinkler system is also being fitted; this… Continue reading…
Observers may have noticed a new structure being built onto the side of Jackson Library’s tower. This is related to the construction of “The Perch,” a new study space on the second floor of the tower. The space is specifically designed to showcase the natural beauty of UNCG’s campus from… Continue reading…
For this week’s Renovation Review update, we will explore the impact of last week’s snowstorm and how adjustments are made by construction crews during inclement weather. We have had several questions about renovation operations during situations like the one last week. Activities related to construction on the library tower site… Continue reading…
This week’s Renovation Review post is an excerpt from a recent story that appeared in the newsletter of the Martha Blakeney Hodges Special Collections & University Archives (also known as SCUA). We’re reposting parts of it here with permission, but we encourage readers to view the full post for more… Continue reading…
We are excited to share a new architectural rendering with our readers. This image shows what some of the renovated tower floors of Jackson Library will look like in the future. A large new window is visible in the background, and the stacks (shelves) have been turned so that they… Continue reading…
Welcome to 2026! We’re starting off the year with our first Renovation Review post – and this time we want to hear from you! What questions do you have about the Jackson Library renovation project? What are you most looking forward to seeing in the completed space? Share your thoughts using this form. We look… Continue reading…
For this week’s update, we wanted to share a little about the work happening in the Jackson Library tower while UNCG’s holiday break takes place during the next few weeks. Our construction manager, Skanska, will work on opening up new doorways on the lower level of the tower, creating a… Continue reading…
Last week, we were honored to host Chancellor Frank Gilliam and Provost Alan Boyette as part of a group touring the site of the Jackson Library tower renovation. Our partners from Skanska, the construction company completing the renovation, gave the group a helpful overview of the process so far and… Continue reading…
This week, more of the pre-cast concrete panels that make up the iconic 1973 facade of the Jackson Library tower were removed. This is an exciting development. The tower is being re-imagined in a number of different ways, and the removal of these panels is a major step toward making… Continue reading…
Over the course of the 2025 calendar year, a great deal of progress has been made inside the Jackson Library tower. We have shared updates related to demolition, abatement, and other developments. During this past week, the work became more visible to those on campus. Several of the precast concrete… Continue reading…
