Nursing and Health Sciences Center
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Nursing and Health Sciences Center
The Nursing and Health Sciences Center will expand capacity for programs like nursing, dental hygiene and radiology technology. Other features include:
- The College's first ever bachelor's degree in respiratory care
- State-of-the-art equipment and simulator labs to prepare students for careers as EMTs and paramedics
- Dedicated areas for students to study, eat and hang out, including an outdoor plaza
Project Updates
Stay in the know with the latest milestones at the Nursing and Health Sciences Center as the construction phase progresses.
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Curtain Wall and Wiring
June 2024—In late June, contractors worked on installing the nonstructural curtain wall on the south side of the building. They roughed in and pulled wire through the ceilings for electrical, fire alarm, security, and communications. Windows, roof, and ductwork are also still in progress.
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Windows, Drywall and Power
June 2024—In early June, window and drywall installation continued. Contractors worked on completing permanent power to the building. Inspections were completed so that contractors could start working on the lower-level ceilings.
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Wiring and Ductwork
May 2024—In late May, contractors worked on fire alarm wiring as well as electrical wiring ahead of drywall installation. They also progressed on first-floor window installation, overhead rough-ins on the top floor, and the corridor ductwork up to the room branches.
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Window and Roof Installation Begins
May 2024—In early May, the mechanical, electrical and plumbing subcontractors worked on rough-ins for the first three levels. Window installation began on the north side of the building, while roof installation also got underway. The steel detailing around the building's billboard signage was complete.
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Interior Framing Nearly Complete
April 2024—Despite several rainy days that held up roof dry in, contractors completed the building's masonry veneer—minus some minor detailing—as well as steel detailing and erection. They also reached 90% completion of interior framing and 80% completion for the air vapor barrier. Insulation installation took place on the lower levels in areas that remained dry.
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Structural Concrete Complete
March 2024—Pouring concrete continued in March, with the last structural pour completed at the end of the month. Interior wall framing continued and is now close to 85% complete. Drywall installation is ongoing.
Concrete Floor Install Wraps Up
Feb. 2024—Contractors worked on pouring the remaining deck slabs in February with a goal to complete concrete floors by mid-March. Contractors also continued mechanical, electrical and plumbing work, as well as the installation of the exterior vapor barrier.
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Building Gets a Roof
Jan. 2024—The month wrapped up with pouring the roof slab and the drywall starting to go in priority areas. More than half of the building also has completed concrete slabs, and progress was made on exterior framing and sheeting installation.
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Beam Signing and Placement
Jan. 2024—The steel superstructure is nearly complete. To celebrate this milestone, the campus community was invited to add signatures to a significant support beam and then watch as it was placed in its forever home.
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Slab Pour Milestone
Dec. 2023—A significant milestone was reached in mid-December, pouring nearly 500 yards of concrete slabs on deck and grade. Steel erection is ongoing, while mechanical, electrical and plumbing trades work on rough-ins.
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Steel and Piping Progress
Nov. 2023—Contractors reached the building’s fourth floor with steel installation. High pressure piping was completed and insulated with backfill underway in the parking lot west of Communications.
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Framework Going Up
Oct. 2023—Construction continued to move along on the Nursing and Health Sciences
Center. Foundation and utility work was ongoing, while the building's frame started
going up in late October.
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Aggregate Piers and Site Demo
Sept. 2023—Aggregate pier installation continued and was completed mid-month. The
billboard was also removed, which was the last item needed to complete site demo for
the building pad.
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Construction Begins with Excavation
Aug. 2023—The construction phase kicked off with excavation the first week of August.
On Aug. 23, contractors began drilling and installing aggregate piers to reinforce
the ground.
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Groundbreaking
July 2023—STLCC broke ground on the Nursing and Health Sciences Center on Wednesday,
July 19. College officials were joined by STLCC employees, building partners, community
leaders and public members.
Building Renderings
Get an inside look at the anticipated features of the new facility.
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Entrance Vestibule
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View from Pershall Road and 270
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Student Lounge
Key Facts
Anticipated Completion: Winter 2024
Size: 100,000 square feet
Estimated Cost: $62.4 million
Architect: KAI Enterprises
Construction Manager: Navigate Building Solutions
Contractor: PARIC Corporation
Program offerings include:
- Respiratory Care
- Nursing
- Dental Hygiene
- Radiologic Technology
- Deaf Communication Studies
- Behavioral Health Support
- Paramedic Technology
- Licensed Practical Nursing
- Medical Assistant
- Patient Care Technician
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