University of Nebraska Medical Center Builds Campus Operations and Research Excellence Building

The University of Nebraska Medical Center is constructing the $105 million Campus Operations and Research Excellence (CORE) building in Omaha. Designed by LEO A DALY, the six-level, 180,870-gsf structure will feature three stories of state-of-the-art wet labs, including a 30,800-sf floor for research programs in oncology, drug discovery, and other strategic priorities. Approximately 61,600 sf of leasable shell space will accommodate private tenants or supply additional capacity for future growth.

One level will be dedicated to computational research with 30,800 gsf of dry laboratory environments. Two office floors spanning a total of 57,670 gsf will house administrative functions relocated from an aging structure. McCarthy Building Companies broke ground in November of 2023 on the facility, which will also include street-level retail amenities. Completion is expected by fall of 2026.