RALEIGH, NC — Skanska, a global development and construction firm, has been awarded a $62 million contract by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NC DEQ) for the renovation and expansion of its Reedy Creek Laboratory in Raleigh, North Carolina. The project will enhance research capabilities by adding laboratory space and improving operational efficiency across the state facility’s research campus.
"Partnering with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality on the Reedy Creek Laboratory expansion represents a meaningful investment in our state's environmental future," said Mark Balling, Executive Vice President of Skanska USA Building’s Mid-Atlantic Region. “By modernizing this critical research and testing facility, we're supporting North Carolina's capacity to protect our natural resources and safeguard public health for generations to come."
The multi-phase project includes the construction of a new 33,000-square-foot administration and visitor’s center that will connect two existing buildings. Additionally, 53,000 square feet of space across three existing buildings will be renovated to create modular laboratory spaces, modern offices, and new conference areas. A new courtyard will also be constructed, enhancing the campus' outdoor environment.
A key component of the renovation of the facility, which was constructed in 1989, includes repurposing a portion of an existing building into a central energy plant, which will provide the mechanical and electrical systems for the entire campus. The remainder of this building will be repurposed into a central shipping and receiving area as well as glass wash space.
“DEQ works to safeguard our air, land, and water to protect the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians,” DEQ Secretary Reid Wilson said. “This new state-of-the-art campus will help us continue to serve the people as we build a stronger and healthier North Carolina.”
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The entire Reedy Creek facility will remain operational throughout the duration of the construction. The phased construction work is expected to be completed by December 2027.
