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April 11: Plant Science Renovation Update

Project Brief

This gut renovation project will reconfigure floor layouts, restore the exterior building envelope, replace the exterior windows, replace the Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & Life Safety systems, and generally modernize the facility to meet the School of Integrative Plant Science’s Instructional and Research needs in the 21st century.

  • The project obtained B&P’s Construction Approval on March 23, 2023.
  • FAHS Construction is the General Contractor.
  • The 30-month Construction period began on July 5, 2023, and is scheduled for substantial completion in December 2025.

Progress Update

  • The project is still on track for substantial completion in December 2025.
  • Repair work on the Breezeway flooring is complete and the Breezeway is open.
  • Bids for the AV Equipment & Integration are in.
  • The Exterior Donor signage will be installed by May 15th.

Upcoming shut-downs

  • A full building power shutdown that was originally planned for the fall has been re-scheduled for Spring 2025.
bench top under construction
ground floor west lab – typical bench
bench top under construction
Ground floor west – ADA bench
open lab under construction
Ground floor west lab
shelving
Ground floor – dedicated lab support
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