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Department of Nutrition Sciences School of Health Professions

Latest News

Calorimeter

  • Status: Few Weeks Behind
  • Updates/Issues: Due to shipping and delivery delays for the calorimeter and the chiller, this project is now a few weeks behind.

Rear Entry

  • Status: On Schedule
  • Timeline: Starting on May 8th, protection - Wood Barricade - installed and will continue through late-August.
    • Ground floor rear entrance will also be closed.
    • Ramp and half the stairs to remain open.
  • Timeline: Saturday and Sunday, May 11th - 12th - all major demolition will occur.
    • Back parking lot will be occupied by construction.
    • Ground floor rear entrance will also be closed.

6th Floor

  • Status: On Schedule
  • Updates/Issues: Core drilling will take place over the weekend of 11th and 12th.

Alternative Workspaces

  • If you ever need a quiet space to work, the LRC has multiple meeting rooms and there are study areas on each floor in SHPB.
  • If you are still struggling to find a spot, please connect directly with Julia Tolbert-Jackson via email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or cell: 205-873-5666.

Transforming the Webb Building

The UAB School of Health Professions is renovating the Susan Mott Webb Nutrition Sciences Building. Here you will find the latest updates and details about the improvements.

During construction there will be no impact on the east side of WEBB - the side facing the plaza and the School of Nursing (SON). The doors that lead to the plaza (2nd floor) and SON (1st floor) will continue to be open to all foot traffic.

To learn more about a specific floor and project, please click the appropriate link below.

1st FloorFaçade & Foyer
2nd FloorCalorimeter Suite
5th FloorLearning Spaces
6th FloorMetabolic Kitchen
FAQs 

Your Patience Appreciated

For anyone who has been involved with a renovation, you know that it is guaranteed there will be missteps along the way. These are unavoidable. Please have patience with the project and with each other.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the project or contractors in the building, please connect directly with Julia Tolbert-Jackson This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or cell: 205-873-5666.

Project Contractors

  • CCR Architecture & Interiors
  • MEI Research, LTD (sole source equipment provider)
  • Birchfield Penuel & Associates (design and engineering)
  • P&M Mechanical (general contractor)