Building the Future

A new 45,000-square-foot facility on New England Institute of Technology’s East Greenwich campus will expand hands-on building trades education and address growing workforce demands throughout New England and beyond.

Designed in collaboration with industry partners, the $40 million center will feature cutting-edge labs, specialized training facilities, and flexible learning spaces that reflect today’s workplaces. The facility will support Electrical Technology, HVAC/R, Plumbing and Heating, Building Construction, and Construction Management, and will serve approximately 1,000 students annually.

Scheduled to open in early 2028, the Innovation Center will double NEIT’s skilled trades training capacity and help meet the growing demand for highly trained professionals across New England and beyond. Through immersive, hands-on education and access to industry-standard technologies, students will graduate prepared to enter essential careers that build and maintain the communities we depend on every day.

Building on our longstanding tradition of hands-on education, the Innovation Center will help shape the future of skilled trades education at New England Tech. As industries continue to evolve, so must we.

Richard Gouse, President of new england institute of technology

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  • Support the Innovation Center

    To learn more about donor investment opportunities within the Innovation Center for Building Sciences, please contact:

    Amy Grzybowski, PhD
    Vice President of Community Relations & Workforce Development
    New England Institute of Technology

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  • Explore Building Sciences Programs

    Interested in a career in architecture, the building sciences, or construction? New England Tech offers hands-on degree programs in Architectural Engineering, Electrical Technology, HVAC/R, Plumbing, Building Construction, and related fields, designed to prepare graduates for essential and in-demand careers.

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  • Read the Announcement

    Learn more about New England Tech’s investment in preparing the next generation of skilled trades professionals through this major campus expansion and the vision behind the Innovation Center for Building Sciences.

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Architectural Engineering, BS

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Building Construction Technology, AS

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