Pepper Construction and MSA Design will serve as the design-builder for the Commonwealth Center for Biomedical Excellence, a collaborative project bringing Northern Kentucky University’s Salmon P. Chase College of Law and the University of Kentucky College of Medicine-Northern Kentucky Campus to Covington’s riverfront.
The firms bring extensive experience in higher education and research facilities, having delivered dozens of academic, law, science and medical buildings across the nation. Their expertise positions them to lead the design-build process and deliver a state-of-the-art facility that meets the long-term needs of students and faculty.
“The selection of Pepper Construction and MSA Design marks the next critical step in bringing the Commonwealth Center for Biomedical Excellence to life,” Christine Russell, executive director of the Northern Kentucky Port Authority, said. “Pepper and MSA brought a clear vision for how to execute this project at the highest level possible. Following a competitive selection process, it became clear that their depth of experience, particularly in delivering complex higher education and research facilities, set them apart, making this the clear and confident choice of both universities.”
Pepper and MSA will now lead the design-build process, collaborating with both universities, owner representative HDR, the Northern Kentucky Port Authority and Kenton County to develop a state-of-the-art facility that meets the needs of students for generations to come. The design-build team also includes SLAM, THP Limited, Heapy, The Kleingers Group and Design 27…