The Hugh Kaul Human Genetics Building consists of 155,000 square feet of new laboratory space, distributed on nine elevated slabs. The building frame is cast-in-place concrete and the exterior skin assembly is composed of metal studs, brick and curtain wall.

As Construction Manager, the joint venture of Harbert/Carpenter managed this project from the demolition of the old building through the completion of the new structure, coordinating the work of 14 different construction packages. All of this was completed on an extremely tight site, with connecting buildings on the north and south elevations in which work continued essentially uninterrupted throughout the construction schedule. The project began even before the design was complete, and the multi-phased construction was seamless.

Bill Harbert International Construction, Inc. (BHIC) was the contractor of record for the project. In January 2000, all employees of BHIC became employees of B.L. Harbert International (BLHI). The management and supervisory teams now employed by BLHI constructed the project.

CLIENT
University of Alabama Birmingham

FACILITY TYPE
155,000 sf new laboratory space, distributed on 9 elevated slabs

CONSTRUCTED VALUE
$24 million

ARCHITECTS
Gresham Smith & Partners