Work Begins on Nobel Hall Science Center Expansion; Construction to Be Completed In 2025
LOUDONVILLE, N.Y., June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Siena College and Gilbane Building Company today jointly hosted a groundblessing ceremony to celebrate the start of construction on an expanded, state-of-the-art science complex at Nobel Hall.
Father Mark Reamer, VP of Mission at Siena College, blessed water distributed over the site by the Shaker Road Fire Department.
The new science complex at Nobel Hall, designed by WCGS Architects, will feature 40,000 square feet of all-new specialized laboratories and active learning spaces across three floors when completed. For Siena, the transformative project is step toward its goal of becoming the region's premier college for the hard sciences.
"Nobel Hall – with its 40,000 square feet of all-new specialized laboratories – will be key to unlocking Siena's full potential in the sciences," said Siena President Chuck Seifert, Ph.D. "Siena is already a regional leader in science education and the number one college in New York for job placement. With the addition of Nobel Hall and a renovation of our existing science complex, Siena will be well-positioned as a highly sought, in-demand destination for the sciences in the Northeast."
The science center project includes a rooftop penthouse to house mechanical support systems as well as extensive site work, new and expanded utilities, an expanded parking area, and other improvements. Gilbane Building Company is leading the project's construction.
"This is an incredibly exciting day as we celebrate the start of construction for Siena College's new state-of-art science complex," said John LaRow, Senior Vice President, Gilbane Building Company. "As a proud Siena alumnus, I look forward to our team delivering this expansion which promises to enhance science learning opportunities. We are eager to realize this transformational project for Siena, its students, faculty, administration, and the alumni community."
In a later phase of construction, the project will also include renovations to Roger Bacon Hall. In total, the project – which is slated for completion by Spring 2025 – will directly impact more than 40 percent of the Siena College student body.
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Siena College is a private, co-educational liberal arts college in the Franciscan and Catholic tradition. Siena is committed to offering the Education for a Lifetime for a new generation of leaders eager to create a more just, peaceful, and humane world. This education empowers them through a transformative journey of intellectual, spiritual, and personal discovery.
Founded in 1937, Siena offers 40+ majors, 80+ minors and certificates, and prestigious joint-degree programs in liberal arts, science, and business. A wide range of student activities join with immersive service learning, research opportunities, extensive study abroad options and an NCAA Division I athletic program in providing more than 3,400 students the opportunity to prepare for a lifetime of making a difference.
ABOUT GILBANE BUILDING COMPANY
Gilbane Building Company provides a full slate of construction and facilities-related services – from pre-construction planning and integrated consulting capabilities to comprehensive construction management, close-out, and facility management services – for clients across various markets. A family business founded in 1870, Gilbane has active participation from the 4th, 5th, and 6th generations of the Gilbane family.
Since 1949, Gilbane has delivered construction services in New York State for clients across multiple market sectors, including commercial office, multi-unit, and high rise residential, cultural, education, healthcare, public sector, science and technology, and mission critical.
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