From groundbreaking to grand opening, here’s the timeline for construction of the first phase of the UAB Science and Engineering Complex ("East and South Science Halls"). The new home for the departments of Biology and Physics—along with lab and support space for the Department of Chemistry—the building will include 138,842 square feet of instructional, research- and support-laboratory space; classroom space; and faculty and staff office space.
Final budget approvals
February 2020Bid out for construction
July 2020Bid approved and final approvals
August 2020Groundbreaking
Fall 2021Construction
Fall 2021 - Spring 2023Departments move in
Spring/Summer 2023Ribbon Cutting – August 17, 2023
Fall 2023