Higher Education & Research

University of Michigan Biological Science Building – BSB

Ann Arbor, MI

Project: 295,047 GSF
Construction Total: $171.1 Million

KAS provided estimates for the entire project for the AE’s. 

This project was an advanced concept master plan for new biological sciences building, including major reconfigurations to the entire site. 

The project included:

  • 24 PI’s per Floor
  • 30 Bench Modules
  • 30 Faculty Offices
  • Natural History Museum
  • Planetarium

University of Mississippi STEM Building

Oxford, MS

Project: 202,000 GSF
ConstructionTotal: $120.0 Million

The project includes:

  • Demolition of two existing buildings
  • Construction of new 5-story state-of-the-art STEM teaching spaces
  • Compliant with LEED Silver building standards

New Academic Spaces

  • Lecture halls
  • Classrooms
  • Teaching/support labs

Facility

  • Commons space
  • Study/instruction spaces
  • Lounge/break-out spaces
  • Student organization space
  • Food service
  • Administrative/shared office space

Building Support Spaces

  • Telecommunication
  • Receiving
  • Maintenance
  • Waste management

Estimates

  • Architectural enclosures, partitions/doors, & finishes
  • Civil and site utilities
  • Structural
  • Equipment

MEP

  • HVAC & building controls
  • Electrical, fire protection, alarm system, & telephone/data
  • General & lab plumbing

George Mason University Robinson Hall & Harris Theater

Fairfax, VA

Project: 218,000 GSF
Construction Total: $108.2 Million

This project included:

  • Demolition – Part of the existing structured was demolished
  • Addition – A new structure was built in the demolished area
  • New Landscaping & Courtyard  created Green Spaces

Harris Theater addition

  • 27 New Classrooms
  • Collaborative Spaces
  • Flexible Spaces
  • Community Kitchens
  • Conference Rooms

Academic Spaces

  • Study & Research Areas
  • Engineering & Science
  • Arts & Humanities

Collaborative Spaces

  • Workshops & Social Events
  • Cultural Diversity & Awareness
  • Healthy Environments & Personal Wellness
  • Outdoors social spaces

Green Technology

  • Energy Efficiency
  • Environmental Standards
  • LEED Certification

University of Michigan Life Sciences Building

Ann Arbor, MI

Project: 2,500 GSF
ConstructionTotal: $101.0 Million

Cost study included 3 options to renovate the Cryo-electron microscopy (Cryo-EM) section of the building. 

The project included Architectural and MEP estimates. 

The renovation would result in provide state-of-the-art research, laboratory and support spaces for three Cryo-EM microscopes.

University of Illinois ECE – Electrical and Computer Engineering Building

Urbana – Champaign, IL

Project: 230,000 GSF
Construction Total: $95 Million

New Construction

  • 5-story building
  • Instruction/research labs
  • Faculty offices
  • Undergraduate workstations
  • 4,000 instructional cleanroom
  • 400-seat auditorium

LEED

  • 3-story solar canopy
  • Rain screen system
  • LED lighting
  • HVAC system

University of Virginia CAS – College of Arts & Sciences

Charlottesville, VA

Project: 100,000 GSF
Construction Total: $88.9 Million

5-Story new research facility with, basement, and penthouse included:

  • LEED
  • Laboratories
  • Conference rooms
  • Laboratory support areas
  • Administrative office space

University of Michigan Pathology Relocation & Renovations

Ann Arbor, MI

Ground Floor: 230,000 GSF
1st Floor: 98,796 GSF
Total Project: 142,064 GSF
Construction Total: $84.0 Million

This relocation and renovation included:

  • 4 buildings
  • Multi-phases project
  • Code upgrades
  • Loading dock improvements
  • Pathology operations upgrade/enhancements

General improvements included:

  • Natural light from the glass window walls
  • Patient security/traceability
  • People and functions flow

HVAC included:

  • Labs
  • Specific ventilation/exhaust
  • Specialized  exhaust hoods
  • Office areas

Spaces included:

  • Vivarium
  • Laboratories
  • Collaborative/Multi-functional spaces
  • Staff/student spaces
  • Support spaces 

University of Connecticut New Engineering & Science Building

Storrs, CT

Project: 118,060 GSF
Construction Total: $68.9 Million

KAS provided estimates for the entire project including:

  • Sitework
  • Civil
  • Structural
  • Architectural
  • MEP

After demolition & new construction included:

  • 5 floors
  • Penthouse
  • Basement
  • LEED “green” building criteria

The building comprised of:

  • Meeting spaces
  • High-tech laboratory areas
  • Extensive air handling/exhaust systems
  • Classrooms

Spaces included:

  • Circulation space
  • Computer spaces
  • Meeting/gathering spaces 5 Floors:
  • Lab support
  • Wet/dry labs
  • Service spaces

University of Michigan Law School Academic & Student Commons Addition

Ann Arbor, MI

Project: 100,000 GSF
Construction Total: $64.4 Million

New Construction & Renovation:

  • Café
  • Meeting areas
  • Common areas
  • Classroom spaces
  • Combined workspaces
  • Technologically support

Case Western Reserve University Performing Arts Center

Cleveland, OH

Project: 143,550 GSF
Construction Total: $64.4 Million

The arts & sciences will coexist in this building:

  • Dance
  • Theater
  • Music
  • New Technology
  • Laboratory equipment
  • Synagogue listed on the National Register of Historic
  • Worship services continue in the sanctuary

University of Michigan South Quad Renovation

Ann Arbor, MI

Project: 143,550 GSF
Construction Total: $61.3 Million

This renovation project was a large dining facility with ethnic food specialty areas.

This renovation included:

  • Student study lounges
  • Music practice areas
  • Toilet rooms
  • Laundry facilities
  • Community game spaces & common lounges
  • Kitchen spaces

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Cabell Library & Academic Commons

Richmond, VA

Project: 156,000 GSF
Construction Total: $50.8 Million

Project highlights:

  • Faculty & graduate research center
  • 300-seat event space
  • Ground floor café
  • Reading & collaborative spaces
  • LEED silver certification

University of Michigan Weiser Hall

Ann Arbor, MI

Project: 106,861 GSF
Construction Total: $32.5 Million

Renovations included new:

  • Lounge areas
  • Vending Areas
  • Library space
  • Gathering spaces
  • Multi-purpose teaching spaces

New construction included:

  • Grand staircase
  • Research areas
  • Seminar spaces
  • Large teaching / shared spaces
  • Enclosing of existing breezeway

Old Dominion University Chemistry Building

Norfolk, VA

Project: 115,400 GSF
Construction Total: $60.2 Million

KAS provided estimates for the entire project including:

  • Sitework
  • Civil
  • Structural
  • Architectural
  • MEP

This project included:

  • Academic and research
  • Planetarium
  • Break rooms
  • Offices
  • Conference rooms
  • Instructional labs
    • General chemistry
    • Organic chemistry
    • Analytical, physical
    • Biochemistry