Demolition, site work and new construction of a mixed-use development in Norfolk, Virginia. Completed plans call for the construction of a 162,821-square-foot, five-story above grade educational facility; for site work for a four-acre educational facility; educational facility; and 676-space sidewalk / parking lot.

The proposed general fund project is a new 162,851 gsf, multi-story building of standard 40-year construction, built on a pile supported slab which will replace the existing Mills Godwin Life Science Building which will be renovated for new use. The new Science Building, Phase II is necessary to support current University enrollment in the sciences as well as its ability to support the Commonwealth’s STEM Degree production goals. It will house undergraduate teaching and graduate research biology laboratories (covering general biology, environmental science, anatomy & physiology, microbiology, ecology, cadaver dissection, immunology, and advanced skills laboratories), dedicated research laboratories, shared research laboratory support facilities, classrooms, an animal research facility, a greenhouse, and faculty and administrative office space. Work includes classrooms, offices, research labs, teaching labs, greenhouse spaces, zoology collections, herbarium collections, a vivarium, conference spaces, and meeting rooms as well as associated site work and grounds. The scope of work also includes demolition of three existing buildings on the site, deep foundations and complete site package, consisting of earthwork, utilities, hardscapes and softscapes. An existing pond on site will be retrofitted. As of October 31, 2024, the Owner has decided to rebid this to a short list of prequalified general contractors for CMAR. A timeline for bidding and for construction start is not yet known. As of December 2, 2024, the Owner is bidding this to a short list of prequalified general contractors. Documents are only available thru the invited general contractors. Please contact the invited, prequalified general contractors for access to bid documents and plans.