The Capital Building Projects (CBP) Department, established in FY24, manages planning, design, and construction projects to support the City's portfolio of 60+ municipal and school buildings. Working closely with other City departments, design teams, and contractors, CBP ensures that projects align with the City’s strategic goals while delivering high-performing facilities for staff, occupants, the public, and the broader environment.
The department oversees a wide range and scale of projects across Cambridge’s municipal building portfolio, including renovations and upgrades to Public Works facilities, youth centers, branch libraries, fire stations, and City offices. This work focuses on energy efficiency, emissions reduction, resilience, historic preservation, life safety, accessibility, and indoor environmental quality—all while supporting the City’s strategic priorities and initiatives.
In addition to major projects like the Tobin Montessori and Darby Vassal Upper Schools and Community Complex and the Fire Department Headquarters renovation, the department’s comprehensive work ensures that Cambridge’s municipal buildings remain functional, sustainable, and welcoming for all.
News
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Tobin School Fields Open to the Public
The new soccer field and baseball/softball diamond are now open at the Tobin Montessori and Darby Vassall Upper Schools Community Complex. -
Fire Headquarters Progress Update
Take a look into our Fire Headquarters construction project. -
Tobin Schools Featured in American School Board Journal
The Tobin Montessori and Darby Vassall Upper Schools and Community Complex was featured on the cover of the American School Board Journal August issue.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I receive updates about construction in my neighborhood?
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Where can I find details about university construction projects?
Harvard University construction information can be found on Harvard's Construction Mitigation website, MIT construction information can be found on MIT's Construction Updates website.
Where can I find details about utility construction and private development projects?
For all other construction updates, including work being done by the Cambridge Water Department, Cambridge Electric Department, Eversource, other utility companies and large private development projects, visit the Public Works Department's Weekly Construction Highlights page.