Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Virginia Tech Excels in Mastering Capital Construction

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Virginia Tech has been recognized as the ENR MidAtlantic Owner of the Year, largely due to its impressive capital construction portfolio valued at over $1 billion. This recognition highlights the university’s commitment to collaborating with faculty and stakeholders to meet the needs of its diverse community, extending its influence beyond its main campus in Blacksburg to projects like the new mixed-use Innovation Campus in Alexandria. Key developments include the recently completed Hitt Hall for the Myers-Lawson School of Construction, funded by the Hitt Family Foundation, and upcoming projects such as the 11-story Innovation Campus Academic Building and Mitchell Hall on the Blacksburg campus. Virginia Tech’s construction strategies prioritize sustainability, with new buildings required to meet LEED Silver certification while integrating advanced technologies. Vice President of Facilities Dwyn Taylor emphasizes the alignment of the university’s strategic and campus master plans in guiding its proactive capital initiatives, ensuring they respond effectively to evolving academic and community needs.

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