Trinity University

Russell Guerrero '83
russell.guerrero@trinity.edu
210-999-8444
Feb. 15, 2012

Phase 3 Construction Set to Begin on CSI

Center for the Sciences and Innovation will see the start of two construction projects

After a lull in activity, heavy machinery will be back on upper campus to begin work on building the next installments of the Center for the Sciences and Innovation.

Called Phase 3, the construction will start with two projects Phase 3A and Phase 3B to  begin on March 1.

Phase 3A will be the complete renovation of the Cowles Life Science building.  "The building will be completely gutted.  All interior wall partitions will be demolished," said John Greene, director of campus planning and sustainability. "Only the exterior façade and the structural columns will be left. Basically, it will look like a big warehouse." The building will then be reconfigured.

In addition, an elevated walkway will be built to connect the CSI to Chapman Center.

Phase 3B will be the demolition of the abandoned Central Physical Plant and the adjacent Moody Engineering Science building. Once the site is cleared, a new structure will be built that will connect to Phase 2, which opened its doors in January.

During the construction, the area in front of Phase 2 will become a building zone.  The temporary entrance to the Phase 2 area will be from the back of the building.

The University has contracted with Vaughn Construction to work on the twin projects.

Once Phase 3A and 3B are completed, work will begin on Phase 3C, which will involve some updating  of  the Marrs McLean Science Center.

The building of the $127 million CSI is the most ambitious construction project in Trinity's history as it anticipates the needs of students in the 21^st century.