ACU Science and Engineering Research Center
Location
Abilene, TX
Client
Abilene Christian University
Delivery Method
CMAR
square footage
28,000 SF
Overview
The new Science and Engineering Research Center (SERC) was built to support the scientific endeavors of the NEXT Research Alliance (NEXTRA), a consortium made up of Abilene Christian University, Georgia Tech, Texas A&M University, and The University of Texas at Austin. Within the SERC, laboratories, process chilled water, and other vital components will support NEXTRA as they design, license, and build the first university-based molten salt research reactor. In total, the large-scale facility is a combination of mass concrete, structural steel, tilt wall, and masonry.
Awards
TEXO | Distinguished Building Award of Merit: General Contractor – Educational Facilities 2, 2024
