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
Bond Projects Update: Elgin, Hays, Round Rock, Rio Grande, and San Gabriel
Work is progressing on voter-approved bond projects districtwide. Read summaries below and stay-up-to-date on each project through the ACC Bond Construction Projects website. Round Rock Phase 2 The parking lot is complete and open to the … Continue reading