Small Hall (Addition/Renovation)

Built in 1964, Small Hall is the home to the Physics department. This building houses major lecture halls, smaller classrooms, instructional laboratories, research laboratories and an observatory on the roof.

This project will be the first renovation of this 1964 facility. Renovation will include structural concerns, replacement of the HVAC, modification of the electrical system, technical, security and safety upgrades, wiring for a computer network, removal of hazardous materials, replacement of compressed air system and improved handicapped accessibility.

• Cost: $ 16.39-million
• Fund Source: General Fund and GOB/VCBA
• Renovation GSF: 65,467
• Start Date: Fall 2008 (Phase 1 - addition), January 2010 (Phase 2 - renovation)
• Finish Date: February 2010 (Phase 1 - addition), April 2011 (Phase 2 - renovation)
• Design Team: Burt Hill
• Contractor: W.M. Jordan
• Progress: Site work, utility installation, foundation and building envelope construction for the additions have been permitted and are underway. Construction started in December 2008 for the new lab addition and high bay assembly space. Completion is scheduled for February, 2010. This is a delay from the previously reported completion due to the need to repair defects in the library addition structural framing, which were uncovered during demolition. Design is complete for the required repairs and the work is in progress. The renovation of the existing building will be initiated as soon as the additions are complete. The revised completion date is April, 2011.

Building Committee

Mark Brabham, Project Manager
Anna Martin, Vice President, Administration
Bob Dillman, Code Review, Facilities Management
Wayne Boy, Associate Director of Facilities Planning, Design, and Construction
Dave Shepard, Associate Vice President, Facilities Management
Joe Martinez, Deputy Director of Facilities Planning, Design, and Construction
Martha Sheets, Senior Planner
Lynda Butler, Vice Dean and Chancellor, School of Law
Carl Strikwerda, Dean, Arts and Sciences
Keith Griffioen, Chair/Professor, Physics
Eric Bradley, Chair/Professor, Applied Science
David Armstrong, Professor, Physics
Bernadette Kulas, Program Manager, Applied Research Center (Assistant to the Vice President)