Sheffield University Plans New Engineering Building

Sheffield University is planning to construct the $123 million New Engineering Building in the United Kingdom. Construction will begin in 2013 on the 200,000-sf facility and completion is expected in 2016. Designed by RMJM, the six-story building will provide dedicated engineering facilities and flexible learning spaces including lecture halls, large and small teaching rooms, and independent study spaces. The project team includes contractor Balfour Beatty, cost consultant Turner & Townsend, planning consultant Montagu Evans, and consulting engineer Arup.