FMC

Project: Update Beta Mu

Since 2019, Project: Update Beta Mu’s chapter facility at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida, has been underway. The house has only received minor updates since the chapter was installed in 1950, except for a large add-on in 2016. That said, a brand refresh and update were much-needed. Here’s how the Facilities Management Company (FMC) has tackled this ongoing project.

Spring 2019

Conversations about updating the property began between the FMC and local facilities advisory committee (LFAC).

Early/Mid Summer 2019

The FMC and LFAC hired a local architect and general contractor and determined that the renovation would take place in the following three phases:

• Phase 1: Foyer/TV room and some exterior upgrades.

• Phase 2: Formal living room and study area refresh.

• Phase 3: Kitchen/dining hall redo.

Late Summer/Fall 2019

A design committee, local vendors and FMC staff all merged minds to outline an interior design plan.

Summer 2020

Phase 1 should already commenced by now, but the FMC had to pivot in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Revisions were made to the original plan and work was slated to begin in spring 2021 instead.

April-May 2021

Phase 1 supplies and furnishings ordered.

June 2021

Phase 1 work on-site commences!

October 2021

Due to COVID-19, some furnishings for Phase 1 were delayed, meaning that full installation was not complete until the end of October 2021.

November 2021

Phase 2 supplies and furnishings ordered.

Winter Break 2021 -22

Phase 2 work on-site commences while members are home for winter break.

Summer 2023

Phase 3 slated to begin.

We will share photos of the new facility in a future issue once Project: Update Beta Mu is complete.