EC is getting a makeover on its buildings.

The noise from the construction has been distracting to students in nearby buildings during classes.

“Construction noise will be kept to a minimum,” says Bob Bradshaw, construction manager, said. “Instructors can close doors if level of noise is louder than usual. If the drilling becomes unbearable, the college can notify us, we drill at a different time.”

The hours of construction are Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.

“The teacher has to constantly stop since his voice cannot be heard over the construction,” Michael Pierdant, 25, undecided major said. “When he does try to talk over the noise, the students lose part of the lecture. It distracts, disrupts, and doesn’t allow for concentration.”

“These noises interfere tremendously on the lecture, at times even having to stop because the drilling is so bad,” Steven Medeiros, 21, business major said.

EC’s makeover is scheduled to be completed between 2020 and 2021.

“If a campus building is unable to be renovated, it, too, will be gutted,” Bradshaw.

Bradshaw added they anticipate the Technical Arts and vocational buildings to be completed by 2015.

Construction already completed is the new MBA Building last January along with the Humanities Building.

“Students and professors don’t have to worry because access to student and staff parking will remain open during construction,” Bradshaw said.

“When heavy construction is underway, flagmen will be on hand to wave students right-of-way. A net increase of 1,200 parking spaces will be available after renovation,” Bradshaw added.

The football stadium and the bleachers will also undergo a complete overhaul.

“By the time we are done, no building will be untouched,” Bradshaw said.