Florissant Valley Transformed

The Advanced Manufacturing Center is designed for modern learning with room to expand.

Advanced Manufacturing Center

Advanced Manufacturing Center

At the Advanced Manufacturing Center, students will receive hands-on training in state-of-the-art labs, preparing them for careers in manufacturing, engineering, technology and technical trades. Other features include:

An expanded Boeing pre-employment training program with dedicated sheet metal and fabrication classrooms
A collaborative maker space for students, entrepreneurs and small businesses to learn and develop their trades
Program visibility through large picture windows and glass walls to encourage safe and engaging tours for prospective students and the community

Project Updates

Stay in the know with the Advanced Manufacturing Center's latest milestones as the construction phase progresses.

Main Lobby Stairs and Windows

Oct. 2024—Contractors started installing curbs and sidewalks around the building. They completed window installation for the main lobby and the stairs leading from the lobby to the upper level. Other work included continued painting on the main level, drywall on the lower level, and bathroom flooring and tilework throughout.

Drywall and Painting

Sept. 2024—Painting and ceiling installation kicked off on the main level, while drywall started on the lower level. Throughout the entire building, contractors installed interior garage doors and mechanical pipes. Plumbing subcontractors installed lines on the lower level and worked on insulating pipes on all levels. Roofers continued installing the smaller green roof.

Progress and Another Milestone

Aug. 2024—Contractors worked on drywall and ductwork installation, completing the large duct and insulation on the main level in late August. They also completed framing for the canopy over the northeast entrance as well as the exterior brickwork. Detailing on the skylight started in mid-August. With skylights and flashing installed, the building is officially dried in.

Skylight Installed

July 2024—The feature skylight was blocked, framed and installed in July. Contractors completed most of the building's interior framing, installed windows on the western side, and set steel for the exterior stairs. They also installed drywall, water and sanitary lines, mechanical ductwork, and electrical piping.

Green Roof Prep and Windows

June 2024—Ironworkers installed curb posts on the green roof and completed their work on the main stairs. Window installation wrapped up on the south side and moved to the west side while contractors continued work on the roof installation, drywall, and exterior brick veneer.

Windows and Main Stairs

June 2024—In early June, contractors started installing windows on the south side of the building. They also installed the stairs that will serve as a place to hang out and host events and classes. Other progress included the roof, exterior veneer, air barrier, interior wall framing, and prep for permanent power.

Skylight Steel and Overhead Progress

May 2024—In late May, contractors worked on completing the steel for the building's feature skylight. They also installed sprinklers, roofing, and rough-ins for overhead plumbing. Other overhead work included mechanical rough-ins and electrical piping. Interior wall framing continued and is nearly complete on the main level.

Interior Framing Progress

May 2024—In early May, contractors completed most of the main level's interior wall and door frame installation, with the framing layout started for the upper level. Exterior masonry veneer work continued following behind the installation of the air vapor barrier. Mechanical, electrical and plumbing work continues throughout the building.

Iron Work Moving Along

April 2024—Ironworkers finished installing the western staircase and roof decking. Next up for them will be the skylight steel installation and minor detailing. Contractors continued interior framing, air vapor barrier installation, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough-ins. Masons worked on installing interior walls on the lowest level and masonry veneer on the exterior western and southern walls.

Slab Pours and Masonry

March 2024—Decking installation and exterior framing continued. Concrete pouring also continued and slab-on-deck prep was started for the upper level. Interior lower-level masonry walls were completed on the east end of the building, and work began on the exterior walls on the west end.

Last of Steel Arrives

Feb. 2024—Contractors worked on steel installation with the last load of steel arriving at the end of the month. They also started pouring deck slabs and made significant progress on footings and interior CMU walls.

Construction workers place the signed beam into the structure

Beam Signing and Placement

Feb. 2024—The steel superstructure is nearly complete. To celebrate this milestone, the campus community was invited to add their signatures to a significant support beam and then watch as it was placed in its forever home.

Steel framework can be seen behind fenceline

Steel Erection Work

Jan. 2024—Contractors worked on steel erection for the new building and continued masonry on structural walls. They are also now preparing to start pouring slabs on deck in early February.

Slab Pour Milestone

Dec. 2023—A milestone was hit in mid-December with the pouring of the foundational slab. Structural concrete is approximately 85% complete, with both stair and elevator cores finished. Underground mechanical, electrical and plumbing installation was also completed.

Utility tie in work between Administration and PE buildings

Concrete Walls and Utility Tie Ins

Nov. 2023—Concrete wall installation continued on the south side of the building. 80% of foundations are now complete. High pressure piping was also completed at the tunnel tie in between the Administration and PE buildings. Backfilling this area is now underway and ahead of schedule.

Foundation Work Continues

Oct. 2023—Contractors continue to work on the foundation and started utility tie-in work. Utility tie-ins will take about eight weeks. Contractors also began elevator and stairwell tower installation.

Aggregate Pier Installation

Sept. 2023—Excavation continues as preparations begin for aggregate piers, which will support the new building, and utility work.

Groundbreaking

Aug. 2023—The College broke ground on the center on Aug. 18. More than 100 guests attended, including two robots courtesy of Rolla High School Robotics teams and a drone, highlighting some of the future building's programs.