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Biomedical and Materials Engineering Complex

Biomedical and Materials Engineering Complex Phase 2

The Biomedical and Materials Engineering Complex (BMEC) Phase 2 is a $94.3 million project that maximizes collaborative learning and research. It will be the home of first-year engineering courses, makerspace, biomedical and advanced materials R&D, and engaging K-12 STEM programs.

The project included the demolition of Watts Hall and renovates existing MacQuigg Hall. An addition will be constructed that will house research and teaching labs, collaboration spaces, offices and classroom space. BMEC Phase 1, later renamed Mars G. Fontana Laboratories, opened in August 2020 and was a $59.1 million project that renovated the former Koffolt Lab and Fontana Lab to create additional research, classroom and office space. It houses the Departments of Biomedical Engineering and Materials Sciences and Engineering.

  • Biomedical and Materials Engineering Complex Phase 2 Rendering
  • Biomedical and Materials Engineering Complex Phase 2 Rendering
  • Biomedical and Materials Engineering Complex Phase 2 Rendering

    Project Timeline

    • 2021
      • BOT Professional Services Approval
        February 2021
      • Design
        May 2021 - May 2023
    • 2023
      • BOT Construction Approval
        May 2023
      • Construction
        August 2023 - January 2026
    • 2026
      • Facility Opening
        May 2026

    Live Updates

    Looking northwest toward the Biomedical and Materials Engineering Complex Phase 2 project.

    Project Team

    Shaun Allen Headshot

     

    Project Manager 
    Shaun Allen

    Consultants
    AE/Design Architect: DLR Group

    Construction Manager
    Walsh Construction

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    • An exterior view of the building.

      Biomedical and Materials Engineering Complex Phase 2

      Construction on the Biomedical and Materials Engineering Complex Phase 2 (BMEC) is more than 78% complete with construction as crews have begun installing the glass to the beacon at the south elevation. A bike shelter has been installed at Magee Plaza and the loading dock is complete.
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    • Crews digging a large hole.

      Slideshow: Biomedical and Materials Engineering Complex Phase 2

      Work on the Biomedical and Materials Engineering Complex (BMEC) Phase 2 is passing the halfway point, at nearly 53% complete. Crews are preparing to pour the second interior stairwell and then will be able to remove the exterior temporary set.