Clemson Advanced Materials Innovation Complex: Innovative budget/scope alignment solutions

Clemson University’s new Advanced Materials Innovation Complex project faced unexpected budget and scope challenges that jeopardized Clemson’s target of doubling research capacity by 2023, and this session highlights the innovative solutions that got things back on track. Presenters illustrate a collaborative, transparent project foundation which engaged the university, design and construction team, and users, to uncover unexpected savings, deliver on research space needs, and maintain collaborative spaces while delivering a sustainable and adaptable building. They examine faculty office size reductions and research space allocation/utilization strategies, and the feasibility/budget alignment improvements to avoid similar hurdles in the future.