Rita Rossi Colwell Ctr Replacement

Birdair, Inc., the world’s leading specialty contractor for custom tensile membrane structures for over 68 years, will replace the PTFE tensile membrane roof at the Rita Rossi Colwell Center at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). Birdair will upgrade the original PTFE roofing system, installed by Birdair in 1994, with its innovative Tensotherm™ insulated tensile fabric, which provides enhanced durability, energy efficiency and aesthetic appeal. In addition, Birdair will replace a 175-square-foot awning at the south entry of the building.
The replacement work is scheduled to begin in May 2025 and is expected to take approximately six months to complete. Operating within an active facility, Birdair's 10-12-person construction crew will carefully manage the project in sections, ensuring minimal disruption to the atrium’s day-to-day activities.