Harper College

Business and Social Sciences Building

Business and Social Sciences Building aerial exterior rendering facing the front of the building. Shows an L shaped building with a main section and two wings.

Business and Social Sciences Building

The new Business and Social Sciences Building will modernize infrastructure, create flexible learning spaces and expand opportunities for programs that meet our community’s evolving needs. 

 

 

*Funded by the referendum approved by District 512 voters in 2018

Building Overview

Building letter: The Business and Social Sciences Building will be Building I. 

Sustainability: The building is designed to be LEED Silver certified, which outlines stringent criteria around environmental stewardship and sustainable practices. Key features include improved stormwater management, native and adaptive plantings, rain gardens, heat island reduction, the use of regional construction materials, recycled content in construction materials, low-emitting finish materials, optimized energy performance, water use reduction, water and energy metering, and increased air quality strategies. 

Other features: The building will feature key aspects of universal design and accessibility. Outdoors, the campus community will enjoy an expanded courtyard. 

Architects: FGM Architects and Robert A.M. Stern Architects 

Construction Manager: Pepper Construction Company 

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Getting to campus: To accommodate construction, the Pace Route 697 bus stop and Dial-A-Ride Transportation stop are currently located by Building J and Lot 5. Learn more about coming to campus.

Anticipated Construction Timeline

May 9, 2025

Groundbreaking Ceremony

June 2025

Mobilization / Construction Begins
Demolition of Building J Begins

February 2027

Substantial Completion

Fall 2027

Furniture, Technology, and Faculty / Staff Move-in
Demolition of Existing Building I

Winter 2028 / Spring 2028 Semester

Building Opens
Completion of Site Restoration

The information on this page is subject to change.

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Last Updated: 5/13/25