At Rio Grande Campus, crews have completed pouring walls at the north basement mechanical room and are working on electrical and telecom systems. Metal wall framing also has gone up on the second and third … Continue reading
February 2019 | Rio Grande Campus Renovations
Construction crews continue work on the lower level, including mechanical/electrical/plumbing overhead and chilled beam installation. The mechanical room slab in the north atrium and the underground electrical duct bank have been poured. Interior wall framing … Continue reading
December 2018 | Rio Grande Campus Renovations
Construction crews are finalizing demolition of interior sections, most recently working on structural floor demolition. In addition, crews are installing hydronic piping and a new roof at the chiller house. In January, crews will continue … Continue reading
Rio Grande Campus: Abatement nearing completion
As of November 21, the non-structural demolition and abatement of Bldg. 1000 is 60 percent complete. The third floor and second floor are completely cleaned out. All hazardous materials have been removed from those floors. … Continue reading
ACC celebrates Rio Grande Campus groundbreaking
The Austin Community College District (ACC) breaks ground on renovations at its Rio Grande Campus 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 10. The event is free and open to the public. Click here to RSVP … Continue reading
Rio Grande design work continues; renovation groundbreaking planned
Rio Grande Campus Building 1000 classrooms have closed, and faculty and staff are relocating to other campuses during the summer. The campus remains open to students, offering more than 100 classes in Building 3000. Design … Continue reading
Rio Grande Campus Building 1000 to close
The main building at the Rio Grande Campus will close mid-May. The campus will remain open to students, offering more than 100 classes in Building 3000. The main building is expected to reopen in fall … Continue reading
Board selects construction manager
ACC’s Board of Trustees selected Bartlett-Cocke as the construction-manager-at-risk for Rio Grande Campus. The firm, one of three finalists considered out of the 11 submitted proposals, oversaw Building 3000 renovations at Rio Grande Campus.
Board hears CM proposals
Three construction-manager firm finalists — Flintco, Bartlett-Cocke, and SpawGlass — presented proposals to ACC’s Board of Trustees. Selection is expected by February.
Board selects architect/engineering team
ACC’s Board of Trustees selected Studio 8 Architects (HUB) as the lead architect/engineering team for Rio Grande Campus. The firm is one of three finalists considered out of the 12 submitted proposals. Studio 8 Architects … Continue reading