BBI completed the renovation of two University of Florida technology classrooms in Turlington Hall and Larsen Hall, transforming traditional learning spaces into technology-enabled teaching environments designed for collaboration, flexibility, and modern instruction.
Delivered in just 40 days during the University’s limited summer construction window, the project required accelerated execution, extended work hours, and close coordination with University stakeholders to ensure the classrooms were fully operational before students returned for the fall semester.
THE CHALLENGE
Delivering complex technology-focused renovations within a limited summer window.
The University of Florida sought to modernize existing classroom spaces to better support technology-driven instruction, collaborative learning, and evolving educational needs.
The project required complete demolition and reconstruction of both classroom environments, including new framing, drywall, ceilings, flooring, ductwork, electrical systems, and technology infrastructure.
In addition to the physical renovation, the classrooms were redesigned to support flexible layouts and advanced audiovisual capabilities, including distributed displays, projection systems, and collaborative learning technology.
The biggest challenge was the schedule. Construction had to be completed during summer break and fully operational before students returned for the fall semester, leaving only a narrow window for demolition, reconstruction, testing, commissioning, and technology integration.
THE BBI APPROACH
Fast-track construction built around a fixed academic deadline.
BBI developed an accelerated construction strategy focused on maximizing productivity and maintaining schedule certainty throughout the project.
The team coordinated closely with University stakeholders, the design team, technology vendors, and contractors working in adjacent spaces to maintain alignment and avoid conflicts during construction.
BBI coordinated:
- Accelerated demolition and reconstruction
- Classroom reconfiguration
- Audiovisual system integration
- IT and connectivity infrastructure upgrades
- Mechanical and electrical modifications
- Trade partner scheduling
- Daily coordination and progress tracking
- Technology installation readiness
- Final testing and turnover
To meet the University’s fixed occupancy date, crews worked extended shifts of 10–12 hours per day, seven days per week, allowing the project to be completed in just 40 days.
PROJECT OUTCOMES
Complex classroom renovations completed within an aggressive 40-day schedule.
Through detailed preconstruction planning, disciplined scheduling, and intensive trade coordination, BBI successfully delivered both technology classroom renovations within the University’s compressed summer construction window.
Working extended shifts of 10–12 hours per day, seven days per week, the team completed demolition, reconstruction, systems upgrades, testing, and turnover in just 40 days—ensuring the classrooms were fully operational for the start of the academic year.
The completed spaces provide flexible, technology-enabled learning environments that support modern teaching methods, student engagement, and future technology integration.
