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The two-story, 38,000-sq-ft University Center was completed on time and on budget in June 2011 by the Harlingen office of SpawGlass Contractors.

Located at Texas State Technical College, on the former Harlingen Air Force Base, the two-story, 38,000-sq-ft University Center was completed on time and on budget in June 2011 by the Harlingen office of SpawGlass Contractors.

The $7-million design-build project is slated to receive LEED-Gold certification.

Sustainable highlights include a high-albedo roof supporting 434 solar panels; a sun-shaded curtain wall; and reclaimed wood ceilings from the original barracks.

Key Players

Owner: Texas State Technical College, Harlingen, Texas

General Contractor: SpawGlass Contractors, Harlingen, Texas

Lead Design: ERO Architects, McAllen, Texas

Civil: Halff Associates, McAllen, Texas

Structural: Green, Rubiano & Assoc., Harlingen

MEP: Halff Associates, McAllen, Texas

LEED Consultant: Kirksey Architects, Houston

Commissioning Agent: Cleary Zimmerman, San Antonio

Submitted by: SpawGlass Contractors