Maximizing collaborative learning and research
Home of first-year engineering courses, makerspace, biomedical and advanced materials R&D, and engaging K-12 STEM programs.
The Engineering Research and Education Laboratories (previously called Biomedical and Materials Engineering Complex (BMEC) Phase 2) is a $94.3 million project that maximizes collaborative learning and research. It is the home of first-year engineering courses, makerspace, biomedical and advanced materials R&D, and engaging K-12 STEM programs. The building opened in May 2026.
The project included the demolition of Watts Hall and renovates existing MacQuigg Hall. An addition was constructed to 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
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Biomedical and Materials Engineering Complex Phase 2 Rendering
Project Timeline
- 2021
- BOT Professional Services ApprovalFebruary 2021DesignMay 2021 - May 20232023
- BOT Construction ApprovalMay 2023ConstructionAugust 2023 - February 20262026
- Facility OpeningMay 2026
Project Team
Project Manager
Shaun AllenConsultants
AE/Design Architect: DLR GroupConstruction Manager
Walsh Construction
News
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Slideshow: Engineering Research and Education Laboratories
Construction on the Engineering Research and Education Laboratories building has reached substantial completion and a certificate of occupancy. Final fit-out work is underway across 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... -
In the News: The New Face of Our Campus
The Spring 2025 edition of Ohio State’s Alumni Magazine highlighted 23 buildings on the university’s Columbus campus that were supported in part by Time and Change: The Ohio State Campaign. Capital...