
McCarthy Tops Out University of Arizona Research Facility
General contractor McCarthy Building Companies recently celebrated the topping out of the 89,000-square-foot facility University of Arizona’s new Applied Research Building (ARB).
General contractor McCarthy Building Companies recently celebrated the topping out of the 89,000-square-foot facility University of Arizona’s new Applied Research Building (ARB).
Aircraft manufacturer Boeing has been named as a foundational partner for the to-be-built Virginia Tech Innovation Campus in Alexandria, located in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. Boeing, which has worked with Virginia Tech for decades, will be kicking in $50 million, which will go towards the school’s scholarships, recruitment of faculty and researchers, as well as funding pathway programs for underserved K-12 students who are looking to pursue a college education in the STEM fields.
The first academic building planned for Virginia Tech’s Innovation Campus earned rave reviews—and unanimous approval—on Oct. 17 from the Alexandria City Council for its architectural design and environmental sustainability features.
The first academic building for Virginia Tech’s Innovation Campus in Alexandria features a design centered on the principles of sustainability, health and wellness, green and social spaces, accessibility, connectivity, flexibility and integrated technology.