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By Cindy RileyCEG CORRESPONDENT
New construction at Samford University in Birmingham,Ala., is proving challenging for students and faculty to navi-gate around campus, as work continues on a new building tohouse the Brock School of Business. The $30 million,73,270 sq. ft. (6,807 sq m) facility is set for completion bythe fall 2015 semester.“There’s tremendous excitement among the university
community,” said J. Howard Finch, dean and professor offinance, Samford’s Brock School of Business. “Students arethrilled, and the new building has helped enhance enrollmentin the business school. Faculty and staff look forward to
working and teaching in an invigorating new facility, whichshould enhance pride and learning effectiveness.” The business school’s new home will include a forum that
can serve as many as 400 people for receptions, meetingsand lectures. Interactive breakout rooms and a student busi-ness incubator are included in the plans, along with aninvestment portfolio room, two computer-teaching labs andalmost a dozen classrooms.“We have an excellent curriculum, faculty members and a
wonderful campus; however, our instructional facilities aredated, and there’s no sense of ownership or culture to helpour students fully embrace their Brock School of Businesseducation,” Finch said. “The new building will have state-
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There are currently several excavators in useinstalling utilities.
The $30 million, 73,270 sq. ft. (6,807 sq m) facility is setfor completion by the fall 2015 semester.
Tri Axle dump trucksare hauling excessmaterials off site.
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Samford University Builds New Brock School of Businessof-the-art technology, informal study andmeeting areas, lots of room for small groupmeetings with faculty members, and hostingfacilities to bring organizations from thebusiness community into our school.“This will be the first new instructional
facility built on campus in the last decade,”said Finch. “Recent campus projects haveincluded new dormitories and athletic facili-ties. We need to bring instructional facilitiesup to date to have more room for growth andflexibility. The campus footprint is tight, andavailable building locations are primarilysurface parking lots. The location of the newbusiness building fits neatly into the existingcampus layout, located directly behind thelibrary and the law school and adjacent tofreshman dormitories.”A formal announcement regarding the
building was made in April 2013, whenSamford alumnus and business executiveGary Cooney announced a pledge of morethan $12 million to fund the project.Additional gifts have been made by individ-uals and business organizations, which sup-port Samford’s academic programs andoverall mission.Hoar Construction is serving as general
contractor. “Our role is to make sure the building
stays within the owner’s budget, is built tothe highest quality standard available in theindustry and is constructed safely with min-imal interruption to the active college cam-pus,” said Mike Waller, Hoar project manag-er. “We are responsible for all work requiredto complete the facility — inclusive of sitedemolition, site work and utilities, concreteand steel structure, masonry/limestone/win-dow/curtain wall building exterior and com-plete interior finishes. “Construction on an active college cam-
pus always presents challenges, with safetyof the students and faculty first and foremost,along with minimized disruption to ongoingactivities and events. Clear communicationis paramount to our success on the project.Relocation of existing utilities requires sig-nificant coordination with the university toensure there is no interruption to campusservices or delay to the building schedule. Avery refined design requires a high level ofcoordination with the project architect andthe various trade contractors.”There are currently several excavators in
use installing utilities, the largest is aKomatsu 300-class machine. Tri Axle dumptrucks are hauling excess materials off site,while a Peiner SK-415 tower crane will bethe primary fixed crane used on site.“The only challenges so far have been a
cold and wet 2014. Four days lost to snowand ice in central Alabama is out of the ordi-nary,” Finch said.
The business school, currently housed inDwight Beeson Hall, was in need of a newhome, as the current building is more than 40years old. The space vacated by the businessschool is to be reassigned to other universitydepartments. Current plans call for the reno-vation of the existing building to be repur-posed for instructional needs. The futuretenants have not yet been identified, but sev-eral of the other academic schools on cam-pus could reportedly benefit from additionaloffice and classroom space. Additional materials and early site work
have included 12,000 cu. yds. (9,174 cu m)of mass excavation, 566 ft. (175.5 m) of newsewer main and laterals, 650 ft. (198 m) ofnew domestic and fire service water lines,900 ft. (275 m) of new storm sewer, 750 ft.(228 m) of new underground electrical serv-ice duct bank, 4,200 cu. yds. (3,211) of con-crete, 11 tons (10 t) of structural steel, 62,000sq. ft. (5,760 sq m) of brick/limestone on theexterior, 210 windows and 2,200 sq. ft. (204sq m) of curtain wall. New construction is causing traffic and
parking issues on campus. Because the site for the building is a for-
mer commuter parking lot, a temporary lothas been added adjacent to BeesonUniversity Center to help ease parking in thecentral campus. A temporary shuttle is run-ning to assist students and employees inmoving from remote parking to the centralcampus.Jim Hartsell, AIA of Birmingham’s Davis
Architects, said the new structure needed tobe a modern learning facility, while fitting
into the traditional Georgian architecture ofthe campus. “We have extensive design experience
with university buildings throughoutAlabama, and wanted to incorporate all thebest concepts into making this the best newbusiness school facility in the country.Neil Davis, president, is the leading expert
on traditional Georgian architecture in theSoutheast. The firm did the original campusmaster plan for Samford University in the1950s. All of the years of history we haveworking with the buildings on campus factorinto our design approach to this project.“Because of the need to create exciting,
modern interior spaces for student interac-tion and learning within the framework of avery traditional campus building, this is aninteresting challenge for an architect. Thesite, however, is relatively constricted. Thebuilding almost has to fit in it like a piece ofa puzzle.” Hartsell said the building has collabora-
tive breakout spaces for student interactionthroughout the structure. Also, the portfoliomanagement room offers a simulated stockexchange trading floor experience for stu-dents.“The building has four levels,” said
Hartsell. “It will be constructed with a cast inplace concrete frame. The exterior will bebrick masonry and limestone to match thebuildings on campus.”According to Hartsell the environment
also played a role in the design plans.“We have incorporated many sustainable
building practices into our specifications,
such as the use of recycled materials. A 100-year-old oak tree that had to be removedfrom the site will be recycled and used forwood flooring, paneling and furniture in thebuilding.“Samford is a great client to work with,”
Hartsell said. “They always look at the bigpicture, and the long-term impact of a designproject for their university. They take greatpride in protecting the character of theircampus, which is not always the case in proj-ects where the budget is the sole driving fac-tor.”Some classrooms will be equipped with
“capture” technology to allow classes to berecorded and enhanced for electronic andonline learning. A large student commonswith breakout rooms and informal seatingwill help students feel a sense of ownershipof their academic programs. A communityresource room will allow school officials tohost business organizations and communitymeetings within the school, enhancing net-working, internships and job placements.“We offer an undergraduate major in
entrepreneurship, and an MBA concentra-tion,” said Finch. “We want to help studentstake the new business ideas developed in ourclasses and turn them into reality. Dedicatedspace for a student incubator allows them tocontinue business development beyond thetraditional classroom and utilize facultyexpertise in the early stages of the firm.”Chartered as Howard College in 1841 and
currently the state’s largest private universi-ty, the school survived the Civil War, twofires and two relocations to become one ofthe region’s top institutions for higher educa-tion. From its start in Marion, Ala., with only31 students, Samford serves almost 5,000students today. The current enrollment of theBrock School of Business is just over 600students, but when the new building opensthe numbers should be closer to 650. “It’s an exciting time for our community,”
said Finch. “The construction site is locatedjust up the hill from our existing building, soall students, faculty and staff members passthe site multiple times a day. Progress isclosely monitored. A building is simplybricks and mortar, but a university is aboutrelationships and growth with people. Whilethe structure will be impressive, the effect onthe people who teach, work, and study with-in the building will last for generations. Weare fortunate to have this opportunity to cre-ate a new culture of positive learning for theBrock School of Business at SamfordUniversity.”
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Materials and early site work have included 12,000 cu. yds. (9,174 cu m) of massexcavation.
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The Alabama State Department of Transportationreceived bids for transportation-related improvementprojects.Following is a list of some of the projects let.
County: JeffersonContract ID: 20130726001Project: Constructing the pavement rehabilitation (planing,resurfacing, guardrail, traffic counting units and trafficstripe) on I-459 from CR-143 (Grants Mill Road) to SR-7(U.S.-11) near Irondale.Distance: 5.40 mi.Contractors and Bid Amounts:
• Apac Mid-South Inc. — $11,426,382• Dunn Construction Company Inc. — $11,977,238• Good Hope Contracting Company Inc. —
$12,567,877
County: JeffersonContract ID: 20130726010Project: Constructing the widening, resurfacing, and trafficstripe on Cotton Avenue (to include a roundabout and busbays) from 10th Street to Lomb Avenue in Birmingham.Distance: .48 mi.Contractors and Bid Amounts:
• Veterans Landscaping Company Inc. — $2,521,967• Russo Corporation — $2,693,321• Carcel & G. Construction LLC — $2,897,661
County: ClarkeContract ID: 20130726014Project: Constructing the bridge replacements andapproaches (grade, drain, base, pave, and bridges) on CR-15 over Bassett Creek.Distance: 1.12 mi.Contractors and Bid Amounts:
• McIinnis Construction LLC — $5,986,035• Murphree Bridge Corporation — $6,089,033• T.L. Wallace Construction Inc. — $6,173,151• Alabama Bridge Builders Inc. — $6,363,242• Newell & Bush Inc. — $6,492,457• Scott Bridge Company Inc. — $6,611,543• John G. Walton Construction Company Inc. —
$6,803,391• Tanner Inc. — $6,851,003
County: MarionContract ID: 20130726016Project: Constructing the bridge replacements at varioussites on CR-13 (Sipsey Creek, Boardtree Creek, andBarnesville Creek) west of Hamilton. Distance: 0.54 mi.Contractors and Bid Amounts:
• Riley Bridge Company Inc. — $1,888,477• Alabama Bridge Builders Inc. — $2,072,548• Scott Bridge Company Inc. — $2,562,974• Wright Brothers Construction Company Inc. —
$2,764,684
County: ClarkeContract ID: 20130726025Project: Constructing the bridge replacements (grade,drain, base, and pave) on SR-69 over Jackson Creek.Distance: 0.67 mi.Contractors and Bid Amounts:
• Alabama Bridge Builders Inc. — $4,128,770• McIinnis Construction LLC — $4,302,099• Murphree Bridge Corporation — $4,350,886• Newell & Bush Inc. — $4,611,961• Scott Bridge Company Inc. — $4,936,682• John G. Walton Construction Company Inc. —
$4,982,055• T.L. Wallace Construction Inc. — $5,066,537• Tanner Inc. — $5,256,725
County: LimestoneContract ID: 20130830001Project: Construction of the new interchange on I-565 atCR-3 (County Line Road) and ramp additions to the exist-ing underpass (grade, drain, base, pave, signals and sign-ing) in Madison.Distance: 1.34 mi.Contractors and Bid Amounts:
• Reed Contracting Services Inc. — $9,407,646• W. S. Newell & Sons Inc. — $9,908,169• Wiregrass Construction Company Inc. —
$10,759,443
County: BibbContract ID: 20130830006Project: Constructing the bridge replacement (grade, drain,base, pave, and bridge culvert) on SR-6 (US-82) overOakmulgee Creek north of the Bibb County Line.Distance: .48 mi.Contractors and Bid Amounts:
• Tomlin Construction LLC — $2,481,335• Ikaros LLC — $2,645,000
County: FranklinContract ID: 20130830007Project: Constructing the additional lanes (partial gradeand drain, base, pave, and culvert) on SR-24 (Corridor V)from Dempsey to 3 mi. west of the Russellville City limits.Distance: 8.94 mi.Contractors and Bid Amounts:
• Apac Mid-South Inc. — $18,547,185• Rogers Group Inc. — $18,672,715
County: BaldwinContract ID: 20130830037Project: Constructing the grade, drain, base, pave, bridge(precast) and seawall replacement on SR-182 over LittleLagoon Pass (Lee Calloway Bridge) in Gulf Shores.Distance: .38 mi.Contractors and Bid Amounts:
• Scott Bridge Company Inc. — $12,169,710• Tanner Inc. — $13,243,962• L & A Contracting Company — $14,990,868
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