This competitively bid project is the 43,427 sf campus center that broke ground October and completed in time for fall classes in August.

The two-story student center includes a 352-seat dining hall, kitchen, deck, “The Scot Shop,” a gaming center, health and wellness facilities, counseling offices, career development center, meeting space, student mailboxes, and a bistro.

Completed on a fast-track schedule, the 17,185 sf, 4-story Fraternity House designed in the traditional Georgian style of surrounding Greek houses, includes 24 sleeping rooms, a dining room, library, kitchen, living room, study, laundry and more. The basement features a chapter room, study room and storage.

The house’s structure and exterior are a hybrid of concrete, steel, wood and masonry. There is also a large brick paver patio at the rear of the house for outdoor gatherings.

The Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity house on Stadium Drive is a two-story Georgian brick structure constructed in 1958. The House received an extensive renovation and expansion.

The project scope included a full exterior restoration, keeping with the historical exterior details, new energy-saving windows, jambs, and trim; masonry repointing and sealing; soffit and cornice repair; repainting— as well as targeted interior work—asbestos abatement, flooring, new insulation, new paint, HVAC systems, restroom improvements, etc.

The addition provided new communal, dining, and food service areas—ADA access, a new elevator, and additional bedrooms in the open attic space. East Harding Construction was able to participate in evaluating design options and cost before the project moved into construction.

East Harding was selected as construction manager to renovate Yocum Hall. Due to the University’s growth in enrollment, Yocum Hall could not be vacated, even partially, during the traditional school year. So, East Harding was challenged to renovate Yocum Hall during the summer months only and over a period of up to five years.

Phase I, involving both residence halls, was completed on schedule and within budget during Summer.  Phase I of Yocum Hall was the installation of new make-up fresh air units and upgrades to the mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) infrastructure for the 531 bed residence hall. The project included electrical upgrades, new fire sprinkler pump and new vertical “standpipe” risers in stairwells. Phase I readied the Hall for Phase II.

Phase II was the installation of a new generator to serve both Humphreys and Yocum Halls and the renovation of restrooms on floors 2 – 10 for one-half of the building (18 restrooms total).

Phase III included primarily the renovation of the other 18 restrooms in the building.

Phase IV was the replacement of the original fan coil units (567 units) with energy efficient units; renovation of 9 resident advisor bathrooms; new carpet and paint in all corridors; and new exterior retaining wall and storm drains.

Phase V was the addition of a wet sprinkler system to every bedroom and public space in the building, plus a new fire alarm.

UALR Center for Integrative Nanotechnology Sciences, is the new construction of a 5 floor, almost 50,000 square foot, steel frame laboratory and research building on the UALR campus.  This Alternative Delivery Method project is LEED Gold.

The building includes research labs and support spaces, teaching labs, classrooms, a 100-seat auditorium, administrative/office space, a rooftop greenhouse and an upgrade to UALR’s Central Utility Plant.  This is a phased, fast-track project with a GMP for each phase.  Phase 1 was the site work and central utility plant upgrades.  Phase 2 was the foundation, core & shell and rooftop greenhouse packages.  Phase 3 was the building interiors.

The building achieved LEED Gold, is fully commissioned and implemented Governor Beebe’s Mentor-Protégé Program to increase Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation in the project.

Built in 1947, the former Administration South Building, 3-story, 34,000 sf, was renovated to house the growing Nursing and Health Sciences Program.  All three floors received an extensive renovation, adding research labs, support spaces, teaching labs, classrooms, and administrative and office space — with the state-of-the-art simulation hospital learning technology called SimCare.

The building is LEED Gold, received enhanced commissioning, and implemented Governor Beebe’s Mentor-Protégé Program to increase Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation in the project with 28.5% of all contracts awarded competitively to MBE subcontractors.

The new tennis center features eight state-of-the-art lighted courts, championship court spectator seating and a contemporary tennis clubhouse and hosting venue.

The courts feature video streaming capabilities and teaching technology designed to enhance the player, coach, and spectator experience. The first floor of the complex includes locker rooms as well as spectator restrooms and facilities for concessions and storage. The second floor features an open space designed for hosting events and allows full view of the entire complex and competition play.

The 2 story, 35,000 sf Kountz Kyle Biology Building was built in 1960 and is one of the most heavily utilized buildings on campus.

This renovation added 5 classrooms, 14 offices, 8 lab spaces, general assembly areas for computer access and student interactions.  Also included is a new greenhouse that gives students the opportunity to study plant sciences and horticulture year round.  It is considered one of the most important structures at the university for this type of research.