Thursday, October 17th will mark the official ribbon cutting of the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee’s new teaching labs located at Mote Marine Laboratory. The project was a joint effort between USFSM and Mote and consisted of a 4,600 square foot laboratory to be utilized by students attending USF Sarasota-Manatee. Designed in September 2012, construction began in March 2013 and was completed in time for USFSM’s first freshman class in August.
As the construction manager on the project, Willis A. Smith Construction oversaw the build-out of the laboratory that included a Biology lab, Chemistry lab and Student Teaching area. Designed by Fawley Bryant, each lab has 26 individual student stations that are served by laboratory gas and fume snorkels. There are full teaching stations in each lab with ample storage cabinets and laboratory filtered water. Also included was a lab prep area that serves both the Chemistry and Biology Lab that features subzero freezers, autoclaves, incubators and student safety stations.
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Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc. is a construction management firm headquartered in Lakewood Ranch, primarily serving Southwest Florida since 1972. The company has a longstanding reputation for superior construction and offers its clients’ particular expertise in the areas of commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, museum specialty work and sustainable construction. Willis A. Smith Construction serves to promote excellence and integrity in the construction industry while contributing to the betterment of our clients and the communities we serve.
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Fawley Bryant Architects, Inc. provides a comprehensive strategy to architecture and project development. The strategy, called THINK, provides Strategic Consulting Project Development, Planning, Architecture, Interior Design and Sustainability services. THINK maximizes the potential of any real estate asset. Fawley Bryant serves clients along the southwest coast of Florida, from offices in Sarasota and Bradenton.
About USF Sarasota-Manatee (USFSM)
USF Sarasota-Manatee is a comprehensive, four-year university for those interested in pursuing a baccalaureate or master’s degree, professional certification, or continuing education credit. USFSM offers the prestige of a nationally ranked research university with the convenience of a hometown location, including classes in North Port and Manatee County.
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