Biological Sciences Building Z Wing L4, L5, L10 and L11 Laboratory Renovation completed

Stage
Completed

Projected completed
December 2025

Estimated cost
$35.2M TPC

Project type
Renovation

The Biological Sciences Building has been an anchor on North Campus and the home to teaching and research for the Faculty of Science since 1969. A recent facility master plan exercise revealed that thoughtful building renewal will enable the entire complex to remain an essential component in the U of A fabric. Renewal must be delivered systematically and progressively in phases to ensure that teaching and research objectives can remain vibrant and effective for the next 50 years.

As a result, the University now plans to renovate aged space on Level 4, Level 5, Level 10 (including mezzanine) and Level 11 (including mezzanine) within Zoology (Z) Wing as modular "high service" wet laboratory space. The design process will establish spatial occupancy priorities to be assigned by College and Faculty representation and acknowledged by University Services, Operations and Finance.

The project will deliver the design consulting and construction services in phases to manage overall requirements, scope, schedule and budget.