Grand Valley State University Breaks Ground on Science Laboratory Building

Grand Valley State University broke ground on the $55 million Science Laboratory Building in Allendale, Mich., in April of 2013. Construction will begin in July on the 155,000-sf facility, which will provide nine classrooms, 14 research labs, 15 teaching labs, 160 faculty offices, and a greenhouse. The four-story building will also house eight conference rooms, eight student study spaces, and offices for graduate students. The laboratory design consultant is Research Facilities Design (RFD).  LEED Silver sustainable design certification will be sought for the project. Occupancy is expected in fall of 2015.