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University Health Builds Palo Alto and Retama Hospital Campuses
University Health is constructing two leading-edge hospital campuses in San Antonio and Selma, Texas. Based on a single prototype design by ESa (Earl Swensson Associates) and Marmon Mok, the $1.5 billion project will create two five-story structures, each spanning approximately 604,561 sf with an additional floor serving as shell space for future expansion.
UC Berkeley’s Bakar Gateway to Accelerate AI-Driven Discovery
The University of California, Berkeley held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in May of 2026 to celebrate the approaching completion of the Barbara and Gerson Bakar Gateway building. The $557 million facility will house the College of Computing, Data Science, and Society (CDSS) and bring together approximately 1,325 faculty, students, and staff to elevate education and accelerate AI-driven discovery.
Texas A&M University Breaks Ground on Meat Science and Technology Center
Texas A&M University broke ground in May of 2026 on the Meat Science and Technology Center in College Station. Promising to revolutionize applied agricultural research, teaching, and extension, the 85,600-sf structure will house an array of key programs and initiatives for the Department of Animal Science and the Department of Poultry Science. The $133.36 million building will feature modern laboratories and classrooms, as well as processing spaces for cows, swine, poultry, sheep, and goats.
Nevada State Public Health Lab Nears Completion
The University of Nevada, Reno is constructing a $75 million facility to expand capacity for the Nevada State Public Health Laboratory (a branch of the School of Public Health). Designed by Van Woert Bigotti, the 55,000-sf building will offer flexible laboratories, dedicated research and screening environments, and specialized containment areas including a BSL-3 lab. A new toxicology program will focus on substance abuse issues. Sophisticated conference rooms will be accompanied by collaboration spaces and staff offices.
University of Louisville Breaks Ground on Health Sciences Building
The University of Louisville broke ground in April of 2026 on the Health Sciences Building to advance discovery and provide the critical infrastructure needed to prepare the next generation of healthcare providers in Kentucky and beyond. Designed by Champlin | EOP and Perkins&Will, the $280 million facility will act as a nexus for the schools of medicine, nursing, public health, information sciences, and dentistry.