Embry-Riddle Completes Construction on Research, Lab Facility
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) in Daytona Beach, Fla., recently announced the end of construction on a new research and lab facility on campus. The Center for Aerospace Engineering II (CAT II) will support aerospace research and technology development and broke ground last summer. The university partnered with ikon.5 architects as the project’s lead designer and with Hoar Construction for construction services.
The 35,000-square-foot facility contains specialized laboratory space that can simulate space and atmospheric conditions, the news release reports; it also features a clean room to sterilize equipment for space operations.
“CAT II is a great example of how thoughtful planning and collaboration can bring highly technical spaces to life,” said Erika Charlassier, Hoar Construction project manager. “From advanced laboratories to the sterilization room, every element of this facility was built to support innovation. Our team worked closely with Embry-Riddle to safely navigate complex conditions while maintaining schedule and budget, delivering a space that will help shape the future of aerospace research and education.”
The construction process took into consideration student planes frequently taking off and landing from the nearby Daytona Beach International Airport. Hoar Construction worked with the university to ensure the placement of equipment like cranes, boom pumps, and forklifts never exceeded the height of the building itself to keep airspace clear.
Hoar previously partnered with Embry-Riddle on the construction of a 239,172-square-foot, four-story parking garage including office space on the ground floor.
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