Construction Update – November 4
Workers this week are finishing “slab on grade” foundation work and beginning roughing in and framing the building’s interior. Crews also are expected to start framing the large glass walls that will make up the main entrance on the north and northeast sides of the building. Ninety percent of the building is expected to be enclosed by Thanksgiving, which will allow interior construction work to ramp up through the winter months – installation of heating and cooling system, electrical conduit, metal studs, drywall and similar work.
Project: Health Science Education Complex
Site Location: Corner of Highway 30 and University Drive, west edge of UNK campus
Cost: $19 million.
Size: 23,000 square feet on two levels
Construction Start: April 4
Planned Completion: June 2015
About The Project: A collaboration between University of Nebraska Medical Center and University of Nebraska at Kearney, the complex is being built to meet growing demands for primary and rural health care. … UNK and UNMC College of Nursing will expand its bachelor’s of science in nursing and its graduate program for nurse practitioners.
Programs: The UNMC School of Allied Health Professionals will bring to the UNK campus new programs for physician assistants, physical therapists, clinical laboratory scientists, medical nutrition, radiographers and diagnostic medical sonographers.
Features: 14 simulation areas (4 clinical exam rooms, 4 control rooms, 3 simulation rooms, changing room, debriefing, energized radiography), 7 classrooms, 5 labs (anatomy, rehabilitation, musculoskeletal, assessment, task training).
Architect: RDg Planning and Design
General Contractor: Hausmann Construction of Lincoln
