Grimes Engineering Center construction updates
Work has begun on construction of the Grimes Engineering Center, a new facility on the UC Berkeley campus that will become a nexus for student collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurship. Slated for completion in early 2025, the new center will add 35,500 square feet across two new floors above the existing two floors of the Bechtel Engineering Center. This page provides an overview of key construction updates created for occupants and visitors of neighboring buildings. Information about the project is also available on the Capital Strategies website.
Questions or concerns about how the upcoming construction activities may impact daily operations, research or instruction should be directed to your building coordinator.
Major activity
| Current/upcoming | Anticipated timing |
|---|---|
| Erection of steel framework | Ongoing |
| Construction of west plaza stairs | Ongoing |
| Installation of interior walls and ductwork | Ongoing |
| Installation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, and metal decking | Ongoing |
| *Only activity likely to affect neighboring areas is listed. | |
Access interruption to the Grimes Engineering Center
Access to Evans Hall, Hearst Memorial Mining Bldg., and Davis Hall will be interrupted on 3/22/25 – 4/02/25 between 5 AM – 6 PM due to construction. See maps below for affected areas and alternative routes.
Alternative route: Pedestrian access will be maintained on the road between the Engineering Center and the Hearst Memorial Mining Building for north-south foot traffic. Delivery trucks and emergency vehicles will still have access around Hearst Memorial Mining Building, with a minimum 10-foot fire lane clearance remaining open for pedestrian and vehicle passage.
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Area map of the area between Davis and Evans Hall. Construction area in red behind the Grimes Engineering Center construction site and in front of Hearst Memorial Mining Building. Flaggers will be up on both sides of the HMMB entrance to facilitate traffic.
Construction site views
See the Engineering Center construction gallery for previous images.
Engineering Center addition and renovation — simplified project schedule
