The Citadel to Host Minority Contractor Info Session on Feb. 16 for Capers Hall Replacement
The Citadel has scheduled a Minority Contractor Information Session for February 16, 2021, for its Capers Hall Replacement Project. The Citadel will begin demolishing Capers Hall in the summer of 2021. The Capers Hall Replacement Project will cost $68 million. Of that amount, $50 million will go toward construction. It will be the largest construction…
Campus Leaders in Libraries, Student Affairs and Facilities Address Fall Planning
brightspot strategy, which works with colleges to transform their student experience by better connecting their people, places and programs, released collective findings and best practices from 38 public and private, top ranked institutions, that focuses on the specific needs and interests of campus school architects and facility designers, library leaders, and student affairs leaders. “This fall universities…
Clemson University Dedicates Andy Quattlebaum Outdoor Education Center: Use of Cross-Laminated Timber Draws National Attention
As one of two facilities in the country to use southern yellow pine cross-laminated timber, the 16,500-square-foot Andy Quattlebaum Outdoor Education Center at the Snow Family Outdoor Fitness and Wellness Complex will serve as a national model for recreation and leisure space, bringing attention to not only Clemson University but also the state of South…
Furman University Receives Sustainable Business Award
Furman University has received a Sustainable Business Award from the U.S. Green Building Council Carolinas. The announcement was made Dec. 5 during the USGBC Carolinas: Green Gala & Sustainable Business Awards, which was held at the Mint Museum in Charlotte, North Carolina. The award recognizes excellence in high-performance design, environmental stewardship and community impact, and…
Creating a Safe Campus: The Power of Environmental Design
For years, American citizens with a deep and abiding concern for the future of education in our country have been on high alert in the wake of constant threats to school safety. McMillan Pazdan Smith recognizes that comprehensive, integrated, and systematic solutions must be sought after to address the multi-faceted set of problems that continue to lead to violent…
ECU’s Campus Student Center Wins SEA of NC Award for Excellence in Structural Engineering
East Carolina University’s Campus Student Center received a 2019 Award for Excellence in Structural Engineering from the Structural Engineers Association of North Carolina (SEA of NC). Each year, SEA of NC highlights some the best examples of structural engineering ingenuity throughout the state. Stewart collaborated amongst practice areas and with key partners to design and develop the new…
AIA to Host Dialogue on Impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Architects Foundation will host a dialogue with author and photographer Andrew Feiler on Wednesday, Oct. 30 to explore the impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The event will kick off Feiler’s exhibit, “Without Regard to Sex, Race or Color: The Past, Present, and Future of One Historically…
Hub at Douthit Hills Earns Merit Award from The American Institute of Architects South Carolina
The centerpiece of Clemson University’s newest residential community has been lauded for its architectural design excellence. The Hub at Douthit Hills, which encompasses more than 118,000 square feet across a three-level structure, received a merit award in the new construction category from The American Institute of Architects South Carolina. Heather Mitchell of the Boudreaux Group…
High Point University Growth Continues with $200 Million in Construction Projects
High Point University’s transformational growth continues during the summer months with $200 million in active construction projects across the 460-acre campus. “It is amazing what takes place on our campus during the summer and beyond,” says HPU President Nido Qubein. “At HPU, we have created a learning environment where our faculty engage, inspire and educate…
THS Constructors Awarded Construction of The Citadel’s New Business School
GREENVILLE, S.C. – (March 7, 2019) – THS Constructors, Inc., one of the Southeast’s leading design-build, construction management, and general contracting companies, today announced it was selected by The Citadel for the construction of Bastin Hall, home to the Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business. The 45,000-square-foot facility will be the newest addition to The…
