University of Houston – Fertitta Family College of Medicine
University of Houston Fertitta Family College of Medicine – Houston,TX
Construction Type: New Construction
Construction Cost / Size: $80,000,000/130,000 GSF
Completion Date: 2022
Services: IT/Telecommunications, A/V, Wireless and Security Consulting
Architect: Page Architects
The new building is intended to be state-of-the-art with classrooms, meeting spaces, a robust anatomy and willed body preparation suite and a full continuum-of-care simulation suite. The building will also include faculty and student offices, administration offices. Other spaces in the building will include small group study and meeting rooms, a team-based learning studio, flat floor active learning classrooms, group rooms, cadaver storage, teaching labs and typical college support spaces.
University of Houston – New Stadium Parking Garage
University of Houston – New Stadium Parking Garage – Houston, TX
Construction Type: New Construction
Construction Cost / Size: 720,000 GSF
Completion Date: 2012
Services: IT/Telecommunications, A/V, Wireless and Security Consulting
Architect: WHR (EYP)
This New Stadium garage located at Holman and Cullen, was designed to replace the existing surface parking lot that was lost to the ongoing development of the new METRO rail line. The garage consists of approximately 2400 parking spaces and a total gross square footage of 720,000. To enhance the “game day” experience the design for 10,000-sf of retail space was also included for future build-out. It also provides services to the underserved west portion of the campus. This was a Design/Build project.
TAMU Engineering & Health Renovation (EnMed)
TAMU Engineering & Health Renovation – Houston,TX
Construction Type: Renovation
Construction Cost / Size: $31,750,000/287,000 GSF
Completion Date: 2020
Services: IT/Telecommunications, A/V, Wireless and Security Consulting
Architect: EYP
The plans for the building include classrooms, teaching labs, makerspaces, imaging and an anatomy lab to be built on levels 1 & 2 of the bank building. Additionally, the Tower will have levels 1 thru 5 built to accommodate a multi-purpose event space, storage, cage, lobby/entry, student resources, library, office spaces and simulation areas.
SHSU Biology Lab
UNT Health Science Center Interdisciplinary Research Center – Huntsville, TX
Construction Type: New Construction
Construction Cost / Size: $41,000,000/83,000 GSF
Completion Date: 2018
Services: IT/Telecommunications, A/V, Wireless and Security Consulting
Architect: HDR
The project includes an Entry/Commons Area, Instructional Spaces, Teaching Labs, Microbiology Labs, Freshman Labs, Prep Areas, Collections, Shared Equipment Areas, Research Labs, Administrative Suite, and Faculty Offices.
SHSU College of Osteopathic Medicine
SHSU College of Osteopathic Medicine – Conroe, TX
Construction Type: New Construction
Construction Cost / Size: $49,000,000/107,000 GSF
Completion Date: 2020
Services: IT/Telecommunications, A/V, Wireless and Security Consulting
Architect: Page
The new facility will include a range of instructional areas to support students’ first two years of pre-clinical instruction. With a goal of creating a functional and efficient building with realistic simulations utilizing advanced audio/visual and virtual capabilities, the new SHSU Osteopathic Medicine Building will include a variety of supporting spaces for students and faculty.
UNT Health Science Center Interdisciplinary Research Center
UNT Health Science Center Interdisciplinary Research Center – Fort Worth, TX
Construction Type: New Construction
Construction Cost / Size: $121,000,000/173,000 SF
Completion Date: 2018
Services: IT/Telecommunications, A/V, Wireless and Security Consulting
Architect: Treanor
The facility is a multi-story building with research laboratories, vivarium, classrooms, teaching labs, healthcare simulation labs, study areas, seminar rooms, multimedia learning, and associated student learning spaces. Faculty and administrative offices are also included in this building with office suites, meeting rooms, and collaborative work areas. It supports the growth of clinical and translational research and the associated training programs. This building supports both the academic and research initiatives for the University of North Texas System College of Pharmacy. In addition, this building houses a new medical school in collaboration with Texas Christian University.
TAMUCC – Life Science Research & Engineering Building
Texas A&M University Corpus Christi – Life Science Research & Engineering Building – Corpus Christi, TX
Construction Type: New Construction
Project Size: 111,600 gsf
Services: IT/Telecom, Security, and Audio-Visual Systems
Architect: Stantec
The Life Science Research & Engineering Building houses the instructional and research laboratories plus support space to accommodate the academic needs of the Department of Life Sciences and it’s growing graduate programs. The building houses six instructional laboratories for Intro to Biology, Microbiology & Anatomy-Physiology Instruction, 34 research labs plus support space for Environmental Ecology, Biomedical, Marine Genomics, Fisheries/Mariculture & Micro-organisms and faculty & staff offices as well as graduate student workspaces
Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Services
Texas A&M University – College Station, TX
Construction Type: New Construction
Construction Cost / Size: $93,000,000
Completion Date: 2016
Services: IT/Telecommunications, A/V, Wireless and Security Consulting
Architect: Stantec
Texas A&M University’s new Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Education Complex, houses state-of-the-art classrooms, teaching and laboratory space and a cafe with indoor and outdoor dining facilities. Combined with the expansion of the small animal hospital, the new facilities provides opportunities for innovations in teaching and nurtures 21st Century Learning such as collaboration and creativity for more than 500 students.
TSU Round Rock – Health Professions 1
Texas State University, Round Rock – Health Professions 1 – Round Rock, TX
Construction Type: New Construction
Project Size: 107,564 gsf
Services: IT/Telecom, Security, and Audio Visual Systems
Architect: Barnes, Gromatzky, Kosarek
The project will accommodate the relocation of Health Professions Departments (Communication Disorders, Physical Therapy, and Respiratory Therapy) from San Marcos to Round Rock. The new building will house updated laboratory spaces, clinics, faculty research spaces, simulation lab, and department offices. The completion and occupancy is targeted for May 2018 to accommodate use by the first cohort of students by June 1, 2018.
TSU – Moore Street Housing
Texas State University – Moore Street Housing – San Marcos,TX
Construction Type: New Construction
Project Size: 190,947 sf
Services: IT/Telecom, Security, and Audio Visual Systems
Architect: SHW / Treanor
The 598-bed Moore Street Housing complex consists of two residence hall towers connected to a two-story community building. The complex provides opportunities to build community, support academic collaboration, and enhance the well-being of students. The courtyards present will help integrate indoor and outdoor spaces.
SHSU – South Residential Complex
Sam Houston State University – South Residential Complex – Huntsville,TX
Construction Type: New Construction
Project Size: 233, 320 sf
Services: IT/Telecom, Security, and Audio Visual Systems
Architect: Stantec
This new residential complex will be a living and learning community of approximately 233,320 gross square feet. On the ground floor, a large community space will create opportunities for all Sam Houston students to congregate, study, and collaborate. A sloped courtyard that measures approximately three quarters the size of a football field offers outside space which includes separated, multi-use seating.
There will be two different residential unit spaces: single-room suites and double-room suites. Groups of approximately 40 students will share a social lounge, community kitchen, and study rooms. Guest bathrooms are located right by the study rooms on each floor.
SHSU – South Dining Hall
Sam Houston State University – South Dining Hall – Huntsville,TX
Construction Type: New Construction
Project Size: 32,000 sf
Services: IT/Telecom, Security, and Audio Visual Systems
Architect: Kirksey Architects
The South Dining Hall will feature three indoor primary dining areas which will include: Tailgate Alley (280 seats), The Bearkat Kafe’ (244 seats), and The Post Oak Kafe (76 seats). There will also be an outside seating area with a roof feature that includes fans to keep dining outdoors comfortable throughout the year. This dining facility will be capable of providing power to maintain full operation during any type of severe weather or evacuation event.
UH – Multidisciplinary Research & Engineering Building
University of Houston – Multidisciplinary Research & Engineering Building – Houston,TX
Construction Type: New Construction
Project Size: 120,000 sf
Services: IT/Telecom, Security, and Audio Visual Systems
Architect: SHW Group / Stantec
The Multidisciplinary Research and Engineering Building will provide a state-of-the-art infrastructure to support the educational experience of undergraduate and graduate students by enhancing their hands-on experience in a research laboratory setting. The new facility will include a research core that houses major core facilities that serve the critical needs of the University’s energy and health research foci. The project includes proteomic, protemic, and engineering labs. A High-field nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer lab, a multi-dimensional imaging and computation training facility, and a visualizing lab will be incorporate as well as, a server room for the computational center.
UH – Health and Biomedical Sciences Building II
University of Houston – Health and Biomedical Sciences Building II – Houston,TX
Construction Type: New Construction
Project Size: 300,000 sf
Services: IT/Telecom, Security, and Audio Visual Systems
Architect: Shepley Bulfinch
The Health and Biomedical Sciences Building II (HBSB 2) integrates teaching, research, and clinical programs in the second phase of the development of the University of Houston’s biomedical campus.
The nine-story facility provides a new home for the College of Pharmacy, as well as expanded research space for the university-wide Department of Research. These consolidated lab facilities will promote critical workforce training in the pharmaceutical and biomedical sectors and will support translational research and collaboration among pharmacological research groups. The project also includes specialized research and teaching labs, faculty offices, an expanded Health Sciences Library and a mix of various teaching spaces.
Texas A&M University – Zachry Engineering Education Complex
Texas A&M University Zachry Engineering Education Complex – College Station,TX
Construction Type: Renovation and Reconstruction
Project Size: 530,000 gsf
Services: IT/Telecom, Security, Audio Visual Systems and Acoustics
Architect: Treanor Architects
Originally dedicated in 1972, the Zachry Engineering Center renovation began construction in February 2015. Upon completion, the new complex will serve as the largest academic building on campus. The project is due to be completed by December 2016. It will serve as the undergraduate hub of engineering education when classes resume in spring of 2017. 4b Technology Group provided design development, specification and construction documents for IT/Telecom, Security, Audio Visual, Acoustics and related infrastructure.
Texas Tech University Petroleum Engineering Research Building
Texas Tech University Petroleum Engineering Research Building – Lubbock,TX
Construction Type: New Construction
Construction Cost: $22,800,000
Completion Date: 2014
Services: A/V & Security Consulting
Architect: Kirksey
The facility was designed to LEED certified standards. Spaces include conference rooms, geology & engineering laboratories, classrooms, and ancillary spaces. In addition, the project includes state of the art video walls, tiered classrooms, multi-use rooms, and a multi-touch video wall for drilling simulation.
4B Technology | Your Premier Higher Educational Technology Consultant
At 4b Technology, we are committed to delivering the educational infrastructure, secure environments, and tools that students, faculty, and staff need to perform exceptionally. As a leader among educational technology consulting firms, we work with design professionals such as architects, as well as educational leaders, to create state-of-the-art technology solutions that provide numerous benefits for faculty and students in multiple disciplines.
Higher Educational Technology Design Consulting
There are a number of important elements that comprise the projects we handle. These include analysis of the site, comprehensive planning for upcoming expansion, budgetary and financial considerations, and quality-control issues. Through the application of a complete range of services, we are able to implement these elements effectively toward a successful higher education technology project outcome. We design AV, IT and security systems for our higher education clients that function with a high degree of precision for the end users.
Our Approach
The manner in which we proceed with our higher education projects creates an environment of efficient coordination among all disciplines present, including interior design, architectural, civil, structural, landscaping, and MEP.
As an experienced higher educational technology consultant, we deliver a strong QA/QC process that creates thorough and complete construction documents, which results in a smaller number of change orders, and reasonable subcontractor pricing.
Our higher education clientele benefit from our fundamental proficiencies, giving them objectivity and expertise that outpaces our competitors when it comes to the evaluation, assessment, planning, and design of audiovisual, cable infrastructure, voice, security, and wireless systems.
Check out some of our past higher education projects below.
