Bristol Community College Breaks Ground on Health and Science Building

Bristol Community College broke ground on the $27 million Sbrega Health and Science Building in May of 2014 in Fall River, Mass. Designed by Sasaki Associates, the 46,000-sf collaborative facility will accommodate programs in biology, biotechnology, chemistry, clinical laboratory science, dental hygiene, environmental science, medical technology, microbiology, and nursing. The building will include classrooms, teaching labs, offices, and an atrium. The construction manager for the project is BOND. LEED Platinum sustainable design certification will be sought for the facility, which is designed to achieve Zero Net Energy (ZNE) and will feature ground-source and air-source heat pumps, filtered fume hoods, and a photovoltaic array. Occupancy is expected in 2016.