Innovation

Dear Bentley community,

April 14 was a picture-perfect day for the Adamian Topping Off Ceremony—a proud construction tradition that marks the completion of the building’s steel frame.

The construction team’s precision (including balancing the ceremonial tree) was incredible to watch. The highlight for many of us was seeing the excitement of the entire community—especially our students—as they lined up to sign the beam, leaving their mark on Bentley’s history. 

Bentley University will celebrate a major milestone in the construction of the new Adamian Academic Center with two special events this April. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to take part in these traditions that mark the progress of the building and the community behind it.

In construction, everyone is always thinking several steps ahead. So while the site currently resembles the set of Frozen, ironically, some people on the construction crew are thinking about the fireproofing that will need to be done in the coming weeks. And I think I can speak on behalf of the entire team when I say that we're looking forward to spring, maybe even more than our Bentley seniors!

Here are some of the key project highlights this month:

Construction progress:

Welcome back to campus and to a true New England winter! While the rest of campus was relatively quiet over the break, Adamian was a hive of activity. And though the recent storm has added another layer of complexity (as well as ice and snow) to the project, our construction crew has plenty of experience in working through what January dishes out.

Here’s the latest progress to date and next steps.

Construction progress:

As the photos below show, some of the recent progress on the Adamian renovation mean that walls and windows have been opened up. As temperatures drop, you may be wondering how construction crews stay warm while they work.

We continue to make good progress on the Adamian renovation. This month we're pleased to share this informative article from The Waltham Times , as well as a new video to give you a better idea of what Adamian may look like when it reopens in 2027.

On September 19 we held a celebratory groundbreaking ceremony that included leadership donors, our construction partners, and staff and faculty who are helping to make the Adamian renovation possible. Our crew continues to make steady progress, with visible changes happening inside the building.

Construction progress:

As everyone comes back to campus in the next couple weeks, you'll notice changes underway with the renovation of the Adamian Center. The new “scrim” (fabric material on the construction fence) is in place around the perimeter. Inside the fence, crews are hard at work on demolition within the building.

Here are some of the project highlights this month:

Construction progress:

If you've been on campus this summer, you've probably noticed that the Adamian Center renovation is underway.

In the spring, faculty and staff with offices in Adamian were relocated across campus. We appreciate everyone’s adaptability to clear the way for construction teams to begin their work.

As the project progresses, we'll share monthly emails to keep our community updated. Here are some of the key project highlights this month:

Construction progress: