BNBuilders Extends UCSD Relationship with Three New Renovations Totaling Approximately $17 million
San Diego, CA, April 6, 2018 – BNBuilders is pleased to announce it has been named the Construction Manager/General Contractor for three new projects at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD): the Popmintchev Laser Laboratory at Mayer Hall, the Muir Hall Biology Laboratory Renovation, and the Torrey Pines Center South (TPCS) Tenant Improvement project. These awards are among numerous recent projects BNBuilders has under construction or completed for UCSD. Previous projects include: Tenaya Hall Fire/Life Safety Upgrades, Blake Hall Fire/Life Safety Upgrades, York Hall Laboratory Renovations, and Tuolumne Apartments Fire/Life Safety Renovations.
The $2.4 million Popmintchev Laser Laboratory at Mayer Hall includes tenant improvements for approximately 1,850 square feet in Mayer Hall. The new lab will contain an ISO 6/8 cleanroom laser lab with precise environmental requirements (temperature, humidity, acoustics, vibration), two service areas housing the laser and support equipment, and an ante room. Taylor Design is the architect, and construction will run May – November 2018.
The $8.7 million Muir Hall Biology Laboratory Renovation includes 14,000 square feet in the Muir Biology building. The new space will include research laboratories, procedure rooms, microscopy rooms, constant temperature rooms, offices, break rooms, meeting rooms, and restroom upgrades. Designed by Ferguson Pape Baldwin Architects, construction is anticipated to run June 2018 – March 2019.
The $6 million TPCS Third Floor Tenant Improvement is at the Construction Program Management Office. This 45,000-square-foot space will house the campus IT Department, including new finishes, ADA upgrades, MEP upgrades, restroom upgrades, and storage spaces. Designed by Miller/Hull, construction is anticipated to run April – October 2018.
Alec Pesant, LEED AP, Project Executive at BNBuilders, states, “We’re pleased to continue our outstanding relationship with UCSD, and apply both our technical expertise and higher education experience on these outstanding projects.”
About BNBuilders
Founded in 2000 in Seattle, BNBuilders is a West Coast general contractor that specializes in complex projects for clients in the life sciences, education, healthcare, public, and technology sectors. They are known for their innovative solutions to highly technical issues, comprehensive preconstruction services, passion for sustainable construction practices, and commitment to the communities in which they do business. With three offices, 300+ employees, and a strong presence in the California and Washington construction markets, BNBuilders is a leader and preferred contractor on the West Coast. For more information, visit www.bnbuilders.com.
