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Brigham Young University–Hawaii is in the midst of major construction projects this summer. Several housing and academic buildings are nearing completion, while others begin a new phase of development. The projects—ranging from modern apartment-style dormitories to a comprehensive overhaul of the educational hub—are part of a long-term vision to support students’ growth through enhanced learning and living spaces.
Brigham Young University–Hawaii is undergoing a significant landscaping and construction transformation as part of a university-wide effort to renew campus facilities and foster environmental stewardship. These landscaping efforts are designed to enhance sustainability, safety, and student well-being.
Brigham Young University–Hawaii has called on the help of art preservationist Scott M. Haskins to oversee the de-installation of the mosaic on the front of the David O. McKay building. Under Haskins' guidance, the mosaic will be detached for safekeeping during the upcoming construction work on campus.
BYU–Hawaii is updating the campus to further support students in their academic journey. One major building that will undergo renovations in the near future is the Joseph F. Smith Library. The library stands at the center of every student’s life on campus. Because of its significance, BYU–Hawaii has taken various measures to ensure the library’s transition period during renovations is as seamless as possible.
As part of an unprecedented and historic investment that will renew the university’s buildings and infrastructure for the next 50 years, progress continues in preparation for the new McKay building project, with construction slated to begin in the summer 2025.
As previously announced, the BYU–Hawaii Board of Trustees has committed to making an unprecedented investment in the future of BYU–Hawaii. This investment will renew the university’s buildings and infrastructure for the next 50 years. The BYU–Hawaii President’s Council is grateful to be entrusted with this stewardship and committed to fulfilling it righteously. “Planning for and building the university of the future is an exciting and complex endeavor," said Kevin Schlag, operations vice president. "We are blessed to have the Board of Trustees fully engaged in discussions and decision-making at every stage of this process.”
With phase one of the Temple View Apartments (TVA) complete, phase two is now in effect. This phase includes the demolishing of TVA Buildings A, B, N, and P, along with the Multi-Purpose Building, which was located amongst the married-student housing. These buildings were built in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Demolition includes the selective interior demo, building destruction, and grading. Construction hours are between 7 am-4 pm, Monday through Friday. Students living nearby will continue to be notified of specialized construction activities outside those hours.
Brigham Young University–Hawaii is making efforts toward lowering its environmental impact and reducing its dependence on the grid by investing in a photovoltaic production and storage system. The project will include a canopy PV system that will span across the Main Parking Lot as well as multiple rooftop systems.
Elder Aley K. Auna Jr. of the Seventy dedicated Hales 7, 8, 9 and 10 and TVA buildings X and Z on Sunday, February 9.
The newly constructed Temple View Apartments (TVA) have reached completion. These two new buildings will offer 24 additional apartments for married BYU–Hawaii students. The TVA buildings are part of a series of projects included in phase one of construction. Today, Wednesday, June 5, BYU–Hawaii will be holding an open house to tour the newly constructed three story married student house buildings from 3-6 PM.
“This physical structure represents the face of this university. It is put on cards, programs, bulletins and much more,” said Phillip McArthur, dean of the College of Language, Culture and Arts. The newly renovated McKay Foyer was celebrated with an open house and welcome meeting attended by students, faculty and staff on October 18, 2012. President Steven C. Wheelwright, Dr. Phillip McArthur, student David Whippy, and Dr. Chad Ford, director of the David O. McKay Center for Intercultural Understanding, gave short addresses speaking to the history, purpose, and future of the Foyer and related facilities.