Associate VP for Facilities at Fairfield University , David Frassinelli , discusses the various construction projects that have transformed the university into an incredibly attractive prospect for students and subcontractors alike

Fairfield University in Fairfield , Connecticut , is dedicated to keeping itself fresh , innovative , and relevant ; as a result , it is consistently a top tier choice for over 4,000 undergrads and their families per year . Fairfield is currently undergoing over $ 85.5mn in campus renovations , including a $ 12mn lacrosse pitch , a $ 22mn recreation complex , a $ 60mn residential building program , construction of a parking garage , a student center expansion , and the completion of the $ 31mn Center for Nursing and Health Studies , as well as an expansion to Fairfield Preparatory School . David Frassinelli , Associate Vice President for Facilities at the university , leads the innovative construction projects . He has spent his career in construction , having worked for Gilbane Building Company for 12 years before joining the Fairfield team . As he explains , the projects are part of the University ’ s strategic plan . “ Our strategic plan explores how Fairfield University is going to be sustainable from a financial perspective on a long-term basis ,” says