PROJECTS IN-PLANNING/DESIGN
- Administration Building - Renovations to the Second Floor
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November 2012 - July 2013
The growth of the research enterprise at Michigan State University has nearly doubled over the past decade in external research funding, with the objective to double again over the next six years. This growth results in increased hosting of meetings with high profile corporate, foundation and government visitors, as well as faculty and students. The current configuration and quality of space does not support the expanded research activity, nor is its image consistent with that of a major research university. The need for conference space, offices that support collaborative work, and an environment that conveys a sense of professionalism commensurate with a major research university is needed.
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- Akers Hall Dining and Life Safety Renovation
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September 2011 - December 2013
Akers Hall, originally constructed in 1964, requires major infrastructure repairs to the electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems to meet current life safety and accessibility code requirements. Additionally, the Residential and Hospitality Services (RHS) Dining master Plan calls for creating an integrated approach to neighborhood dining across campus, aligning dining capicities with projected changes in housing occupancy to meet demands and needs for any given part of campus. The plan recommendations include consolidating culinary services.
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- Botany Greenhouses - Demolition
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October 2012 - February 2013
The Botany Greenhouses and Headhouse contained the plant science teaching collection. The collection is utilized primarily for undergraduate courses, providing a hands-on experience for students. The Greenhouses and Headhouse range in age from 81 to more than 100 years old. Through review and analysis of the structures it was determined that they are well beyond their useful life, present significant safety hazards, and are prohibitively costly to repair.
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- Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB)
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In December 2008, it was announced that the U.S. Department of Energy had named Michigan State University’s National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory (NSCL) as the new home to the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) project.
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- Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) 25 Mega Watt Electrical Duct Bank
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The existing electrical cables from the T. B. Simon Power Plant do not have the capacity to carry future loads required by the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams facility.
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- Facility for Rare Isotope Beams - New High Bay
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June 2012 - February 2013
To accommodate the aggressive construction schedule planned for the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, there is an immediate need to create space for assembly and testing of the technical equipment that will be installed in the facility. This is a part of
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the overall facility master plan.