Presently we have several large projects underway or in the design phase across campus.
Our 2000 Bond projects are completed but are followed by:
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
New Health and Gerontology Building on new site on West Campus. Construction Notice to Proceed issued 5-18-09. The facility is a Silver LEED project with four floors tucked into the mountain side. The facility will serve the university for instructional purposes and the community for enhancement of the academic program and university/community involvement. Outdoor garden plaza provides opportunity for small outdoor classes and study.
COMPLETION SCHEDULED FOR SPRING SEMESTER 2012
- Anticipated Completion: April 2012
- Designer of Record: Pearce Brinkley Cease + Lee PA of Asheville, North Carolina
- General Contractor: Vannoy Construction of Jefferson, North Carolina
- Total Budget = $46,205,000
- Gross Square Footage = 159,767
Major renovation to Harrill Residence Hall on WCU campus in Cullowhee, NC. The building is a nine story, 71,000 sq. ft. masonry structure with concrete flooring and roof system, constructed in 1971. The scope of work includes code and ADA upgrade; HVAC, plumbing and electrical upgrade (presently an un-air conditioned building). Initial Phase is for programming and design phase to develop associated costs to establish actual budget.
- Anticipated Completion: August 2012
- Designer of Record: Architectural Design Studio of Asheville, NC
- Commissioning Agent: Affiliated Engineers, Inc., Chapel Hill, NC
- Contractor: New Atlantic Contracting, Inc., Winston-Salem, NC
- Total Budget = $15,000,000
- Gross Square Footage = 71,367 + an addition of 5,929 = 77,296 total sq footage
IN DESIGN PHASE
Major renovation of William Chambers Coker Laboratory at Highlands Biological Station. The project consists of the interior/exterior renovation of a single story, 6737 square foot building, with a single-story addition of approximately 504 square feet. The project will include laboratory casework, new HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
- Anticipated Completion: Summer 2012
- Designer of Record: Galen May, University Architect
- Contractor: To Be Determined
- Total Budget: $685,000
- Gross Square Footage: 6,737 + an addition of 504 sq footage
In addition to the large projects noted above; there are numerous ongoing projects in design or under construction throughout campus to enhance the academic and student experience.