Groundbreaking for new College of Business and Economics Building, May 2010
Radford University breaks ground on a new $44 million, 110,00-square-foot home for the College of Business and Economics. The new signature building is located at the corner of Jefferson Street and Tyler Avenue and will redefine the gateway to campus.
The new building will include auditorium-style classrooms, conference rooms, and gathering spaces designed to stimulate collaboration and teamwork. It will also feature the latest in educational technology and financial research capabilities, including a 'trading room.'
In keeping with RU's commitment to sustainability, the entire complex is being constructed with the goal of achieving Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold designation; however, a minimum designation of Silver is assured.
Planned completion date is fall 2012. Glave & Holmes and Ayers/Saint/Gross comprise the architectural team working on the building's design and Whiting-Turner is the construction contractor.
Videos of construction progress (click on thumbnail photo to view video)
September 2010
December 2010
March 2011
October 2010
January 2011
April 2011
November 2010
February 2011
May 2011
architectural Renderings
naming opportunities
You have an opportunity to play a lasting role in the exciting new College of Business and Economics building project. Major gifts that support specific components of the project will be permanently recognized in the building. To see a list of the new COBE building naming opportunities go HERE.
