Biosciences/MRBIII construction

The construction of Medical Research Building III began over the summer, and thus far the site has been excavated, first level support columns installed and steam line routing completed. Funded by the Medical Center and the College of Arts and Science, 300,000 gross square feet will be built and ready for use by May 2002. Phase two of the construction, beginning in June 2002, will be to relocate the Learned Lab occupants to the new facility as the existing Learned Lab is renovated.

Completion date: March 2003

Approved funding: $95 million

Blair School of Music addition

Phase one, the construction of additional classrooms, practice rooms and offices at the Blair School of Music has been completed, and classes are being held in the new facility. The 40,700-square-feet of new space was completed within budget. Phase two of the project is well under way with mass excavation currently in progress. Phase two will include the construction of a 61,000-square-foot addition and a 5,000-square-foot renovation, including the building of a 620-seat performance hall, rehearsal facilities, and additional library and administration space.

Completion date: Aug. 15, 2001

Approved funding: $23,468,855

Law School addition and renovation

Phase one, the addition of two wings to the existing Law School Building, is now complete. All furnishings are installed and classroom spaces are functioning. Phase two, the renovation of the central core of the building, is on schedule. The final phase three renovation of faculty offices will complete the project in January 2002.

Completion date: January 2002

Approved funding: $22,566,911

Memorial Gymnasium renovation and expansion

Phase two of the Memorial Gymnasium renovation is under way, creating a new practice gym with three cross courts for practice use by the men and women's basketball teams. The Admirals Club and coaches' offices are also being added. Construction will not interfere with the 2000-01 basketball season, as the interior renovation was completed in 1999.

Completion date: July 2001

Approved funding: $10,824,000

McGugin Field Baseball Stadium expansion

Phase one, including the relocation and expansion of the baseball field and construction of new dugouts and an outside metal wall, is under way. The field construction has been completed in order to grow sod on the field. Phase one is scheduled to be complete in October, staying within the $2.15 million budget. Phase two, the construction of a brick stadium with seats for 2,300 spectators, will require additional funds of $3 million. Pending funding, phase two is tentatively scheduled to begin in May 2001 and be completed by January 2002.

Phase one completion date: October 2000

Phase one approved funding: $2,150,000

Vanderbilt Children's Hospital construction

Construction has begun at Capers and 22nd avenues as excavation contractors prepare the site to house the new 206-bed Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. The new 564,000-square-foot, free-standing facility will include eight operating suites and larger patient rooms.

Completion date: May 2003

Approved funding: $150 million

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center addition

This project consists of a multi-story addition to the Preston Research Building on the south face. The purpose of this building is to consolidate the E. Bronson Ingram Cancer Center programs into one primary location with a distinct presence within the Vanderbilt University Medical Center campus. The project consists of a new two-story lobby at grade with a patient drop-off area, five office floors and a conference center floor. The installation of concrete floor slabs and steel framing is in progress.

Completion date: June 2001

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Center installation

The creation of a center to house five nuclear magnetic resonance devices is nearing completion. The installation of the 800-MHz magnet was recently completed, as were modifications to the building to house the equipment. The setting up, energizing and testing of the three magnets currently on location is now in progress by the manufacturer. Preexisting conditions discovered during construction put the project beyond the original schedule and budget.

Completion date: Aug. 14, 2000

Jacobs Hall addition and renovation

Site utility work and demolition of the central wing is complete. Construction of the new, central portion began Aug. 1 and remains on schedule to open in October 2001. Renovation of both existing wings will then begin for a July 2002 completion date.

Completion date: July 2002

Approved funding: $28,004,166