RIO GRANDE CAMPUS RENOVATIONS By Paul Mason, Rio Grande Renovations Project Manager Tremendous progress has been made over the past month. The two elevators are being installed. Decorative hand railing systems are being installed in … Continue reading
Strong bond rating shows ACC’s continued fiscal strength
The Austin Community College District (ACC) continues to show fiscal strength according to the latest bond ratings released by Moody’s Investors Service in July 2020. “ACC is committed to maintaining a healthy outlook for our … Continue reading
Construction updates at Highland and Rio Grande: May/June 2020
The Highland Campus South Parking Garage hit another milestone this summer. Construction crews added the college’s name to the external-facing wall, which is visible from Interstate 35, Highway 290, and areas to the east and … Continue reading
Construction updates at Highland and Rio Grande: March/April 2020
Despite a brief shutdown and some challenges with delayed deliveries due to the COVID-19 pandemic, construction marches forward on the Rio Grande and Highland campus projects, which both reached significant milestones in the past month. … Continue reading
Construction updates at Highland and Rio Grande: February 2020
Rio Grande Campus Renovations By Paul Mason, Rio Grande Renovations Project Manager Persistent rainy, damp conditions slowed the rate of progress a bit in February, but construction continued to progress well. Spray foam insulation applied … Continue reading
Construction updates at Highland and Rio Grande: October 2019
Rio Grande Campus Renovations By: Paul Mason, Rio Grande Renovation Project Manager Work on Rio Grande Campus Building 1000 is proceeding along smoothly this month. ELECTRICALElectrical panel rough-in at the main electrical room is complete. … Continue reading
Construction updates at Highland and Rio Grande: August 2019
What’s new at Highland Phase 2?By: Pamela Collier, ACC Highland Phase 2 Project Manager All aspects of construction have progressed as the building is large and in various stages of construction from one end to … Continue reading
Austin Community College gets upgrade ahead of deal
Bond Buyer: Austin Community College gets upgrade ahead of deal By: Richard Williamson Austin Community College District’s spendable cash and investments have nearly doubled since fiscal 2014, a factor in Moody’s Investors Service upgrade of the … Continue reading
Crews continue renovation work at ACC Highland Phase 2 and Rio Grande Campus
ACC Highland Phase 2 Construction crews continue to work over the summer on the Highland Campus Phase 2 renovation project, including waterproofing exterior openings, pouring sound slabs and ramps, open stair steel installation, and reinstalling … Continue reading
Bond Projects Update: Elgin, Round Rock, and San Gabriel
Elgin Grand Opening ACC Elgin Campus celebrated the grand opening of Phase 2 on February 6. View photos from the event here. The expansion includes specialized facilities for the college’s Veterinary Technology and Sustainable Agriculture … Continue reading