Clark & Enersen’s Science and Technology team specializes in the planning, programming, and design of instructional and research facilities, animal research facilities, analytical and diagnostic facilities, and pharmaceutical production facilities. As a full-service firm, they provide projects for higher education institutions, government agencies, private industries, and public-private partnerships (P3). This includes designing spaces for teaching and discovery, health science and biomedical research, veterinary and agricultural science, and engineering education and research. The firm takes a holistic approach to facility design that ensures the complete integration of laboratory planning, architecture, interior design, and mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering systems and equipment. They were recently ranked #15 on the 2020 Giants 400 rankings of the nation’s largest science and technology facilities firms.
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Colorado State University Expands Veterinary Health & Education Complex
Colorado State University broke ground in May of 2024 on a $230 million redevelopment of the Veterinary Health and Education Complex (VEHC) in Fort Collins. Designed by Clark & Enersen, the expansion and renovation project will feature a 213,000-sf replacement teaching hospital that will offer unique opportunities for immersive education. The sustainable structure will feature two 80-seat active learning classrooms with interactive workstations, as well as eight exam rooms equipped with advanced simulation technologies.
University of Missouri-Kansas City Constructs Healthcare Delivery & Innovation Building
The University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) will begin construction in summer of 2024 on the $120 million Healthcare Delivery & Innovation Building. Designed by RDG and Clark & Enersen, the 200,000-sf facility will provide state-of-the-art learning environments for the School of Medicine and the School of Dentistry. The six-story structure will feature advanced simulation suites and clinical training labs where the next generation of medical professionals will gain hands-on experience in the delivery of team-based care.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Opens Kiewit Hall of Engineering
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln opened the $115 million Kiewit Hall in January of 2024. Designed by Clark & Enersen and Ballinger, the 181,500-gsf facility provides leading-edge environments for undergraduate education programs in engineering and construction management. The Garage, a 20,300-sf maker space, includes a high bay space, 3D printers, laser cutters, a CNC machine, a paint booth, and shops for working with wood, metal, and electrical components.
Colorado State University Constructs Johnson Family Equine Hospital
Colorado State University is constructing the $34.6 million Johnson Family Equine Hospital on the South Campus in Fort Collins. Located in the Veterinary Health Complex on CSU’s South Campus, the 85,000-sf project will provide translational research and treatment facilities including sophisticated operating rooms, an equine sports medicine center, advanced imaging suites, a dedicated isolation unit, and rehabilitation and therapy areas.
Colorado State University Breaks Ground on Animal Health Complex
Colorado State University broke ground in May of 2020 on the $60 million Vida building in Denver. The 114,000-sf facility represents the first phase of construction at CSU's $200 million Spur campus at the National Western Center. The 250-acre site is being redeveloped to create a vibrant hub for the exploration of global issues including human and animal health, water quality, and sustainable food systems.