Skanska to Build $165M Biology Teaching & Research Center at Texas A&M

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Skanska has signed a $165 million contract with The Texas A&M University System to construct a new Biology Teaching & Research building in College Station, Texas. The state-of-the-art facility will replace several outdated biology buildings and feature cutting-edge research labs, active-learning classrooms, immersive technology spaces, and dedicated collaboration zones to support advanced biological and biomedical research.

Why it matters

The new biology center is part of Texas A&M's ongoing efforts to modernize its life sciences programs and provide students and researchers with world-class facilities. As one of the largest public university systems in the U.S., this investment underscores Texas A&M's commitment to excellence in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education.

The details

The approximately 17,200 square-meter building is designed to transform life sciences education and research on the Texas A&M campus. It will replace several outdated biology facilities with a state-of-the-art environment that supports the next generation of scientific discovery. The center will feature cutting-edge research laboratories, active-learning classrooms, immersive technology spaces, and dedicated collaboration zones to advance biological and biomedical research.

• The project is slated to begin in spring 2027.
• The facility is expected to reach completion in spring 2029.

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What’s next

The project is expected to begin construction in spring 2027 and reach completion in spring 2029.