DCIU Infrastructure Projects
Exciting New Construction Projects Underway and on the Horizon at DCIU!As DCIU continues to expand and innovate, several new construction projects are underway that will enhance our facilities and support our mission of delivering exceptional services and products. These projects represent a significant investment in our infrastructure and our commitment to providing a state-of-the-art environment for our students, employees, clients, and partners.
Follow Along with Infrastructure Updates at DCIU Campuses
Marple Education Center
The Marple Facilities Project, designed to enhance DCIU's educational services while improving the overall functionality of Marple Education Center, is well underway! These new spaces will significantly enhance the center's functionality and better serve students, families, and staff.
Thank you for your patience during the construction process!
What's New
- Parent Waiting Room: Our new Parent Waiting Room is open and offers a comfortable, accessible space for parents and families of Early Intervention students visiting the center for diagnostic evaluations and programming.
- Lobby and Front Entrance: Our new lobby and front entrance are open, providing a welcoming space for visitors and a refreshed look for the building.
- School-Age Playground: Marple Education Center's new school-age playground is open and ready for students to explore and enjoy! The expanded space allows more room for outdoor activities.
- Stage: Our stage was reconfigured to improve handicap accessibility, promoting inclusiveness for students and staff.
- Fencing: New fencing is being installed along both the west and east sides of the property, enhancing security and aesthetics.
- Parking: Parking has been restructured to add more spaces and improve traffic flow, making drop-offs and pick-ups easier for parents and staff.
What's Coming
- Practical Nursing Program (PNP) Building: Construction of a new facility for the PNP is progressing. The roof has been installed, exterior walls are mostly complete, and interior framing is underway, along with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. This new, state-of-the-art facility will support the program's growing enrollment and prepare nursing students for success in healthcare careers.
- Conference Rooms & Office Space: Our new conference rooms and office space will hopefully be open by the end of September 2025.
- Early Intervention Additional Classrooms: The area previously occupied by the PNP will be remodeled to accommodate classrooms, creating a more tailored environment for young learners.
- Storage: New storage space is being built to meet the growing needs of the center.
- Stormwater Management: An improved system is being implemented to better control runoff, preventing flooding, erosion, and water pollution.
- HVAC Systems: Energy-efficient HVAC systems are being installed to improve energy use and indoor and outdoor quality, creating a more comfortable environment for students and staff.
See the Progress
Past Updates for the Marple Facilities Project
January 2025
March 2025
April 2025
Site work continues to move forward with expansion of the front parking area, additional parking spaces on the north side of the property, and a reconfiguration of the back parking lot all underway.
The building addition on the south side of the property is under construction as the foundations are set and the steel structure is currently being erected.
May 2025
The Early Intervention waiting area, the loading dock, and storage area are on schedule to be completed by the end of August.
Indoor work on the existing HVAC system has begun with overnight work happening in classrooms to update HVAC systems throughout the building.
New utility feeds have been installed to the building.
June 2025
Questions?
Please send any questions or concerns to MarpleConstruction@dciu.org. Responses to questions submitted will be posted to the Marple Infrastructure Q&A page.
Thank you to DCIU staff, students, and families for their patience and cooperation during our renovations as we work to improve and enhance our spaces to create accessible, modern welcoming, functional, and sustainable environments for our students, families, and staff.
Aston Campus
We are excited to share the progress happening at the DCTS Aston campus as we continue to expand programs and improve learning environments for our students!
These improvements reflect our ongoing commitment to providing high-quality technical education that prepares students for in-demand careers.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to invest in our schools, programs, and - most importantly - our students!
Aston Campus
We are also thrilled to announce exciting program enhancements at the Aston campus!
- Electrical Lab: Our Electrical program now features a fully enhanced and expanded lab, giving students access to more state-of-the-art equipment and hands-on training opportunities.
- Cosmetology Renovation: Renovations are underway in our Cosmetology spaces, which will soon offer updated, larger learning areas to support student creativity, collaboration, and career preparation.
See the Progress at Aston
Folcroft Campus
Folcroft Campus
The Folcroft Campus is undergoing a comprehensive renovation that will allow us to expand and enhance our programs.
- Site Work: Construction has begun on a new parking lot at the front of the building.
- Entrances & Traffic: New entrances have been installed along Henderson Blvd., resulting in updated traffic patterns. Please use caution and follow signage when arriving on campus.
- Stormwater Management: Stormwater system improvements will continue over the next month as part of site development.
See the Progress at Folcroft
Morton Education Service Center
DCIU was thrilled to unveil the transformation of our new main lobby in Morton in Fall 2024. The lobby underwent a makeover including new flooring, modern paint colors and lighting, new ceilings, a sleek reception area, and digital signage to help us communicate DCIU news, updates, and programs.
The improvements extend beyond the inside—our exterior also received a facelift. The side entrances near the executive and business offices had outdated retaining walls that were removed and replaced with attractive new landscaping. The sidewalk leading to the main entrance has been regraded and repoured and we also removed the stairs and ramp, making the entrance flat and more accessible.
DCIU’s new 6,000-square-foot annex was completed in July 2025. This space now serves as the new home for our Information Technology Repair Shop, workspace for our Facilities and Operations team, and much-needed storage.
DCIU is thrilled to welcome everyone to our refreshed and modernized Morton campus!
See the Updates at Morton
