Harper College will be closed Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.
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 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
Exterior rendering looking southeast
Classroom
Conference Room
Moot Courtroom
Theatre
Exterior rendering looking northwest
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.
Groundbreaking Ceremony
Mobilization / Construction Begins
Demolition of Building J Begins
Substantial Completion
Furniture, Technology, and Faculty / Staff Move-in
Demolition of Existing Building I
Building Opens
Completion of Site Restoration
Have a question about construction on campus? Please use this contact form to submit any questions or feedback.