Plans for the new student union consisted of general office and faculty conference spaces on the upper levels, with a three-zone multi-purpose assembly hall, entertainment café, auditorium, four kitchen/cafeteria spaces, bookstore, and general public spaces. It was a significant investment for the University, and the team wanted to be certain that implementation went according to plan.
Project scope included design review, construction inspections, and functional testing of the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems. Some of the unique systems include the following:
The 204,000-square-foot facility was turned over to the University in September 2016, and ready for student occupancy by the summer of 2017. The project was awarded a LEED Gold® rating.