Center for Infrastructure Renewal

Texas A&M University System

State-of-the-art engineering research and testing facility housing interdisciplinary research laboratories, a conference center, and a suite of research offices aimed at making infrastructure smarter, more resilient, and longer lasting.

Location: Bryan, TX

Size: 125,000 GSF

Delivery Method: CMAR

Construction Type: New Construction

Challenge

Whether it’s our country’s roadways and bridges, power grids or oil, gas, water, and wastewater pipeline systems, all are aging and vulnerable to extensive damage or even total degradation. Our aging infrastructure system is costing billions of taxpayer dollars in construction projects that use outdated technology. The modernization of construction materials and methods could greatly improve the efficiency and cost effectiveness of the country’s infrastructure renewal efforts.

Solution

The Center for Infrastructure Renewal offers a state-of-the-art research, testing, and training facility where interdisciplinary teams from the public and private sector use cutting-edge technologies to find ways to extend the life of the nation’s infrastructure. The facility features one of the largest mass-concrete reaction walls in the state, for full-scale structural materials testing and analysis. High-bay and mid-bay laboratories support smart-grid technology, connected-vehicle sensors and corrosion sciences. Training and collaboration areas are arranged around a common courtyard to further encourage engagement. It is the first building on Texas A&M’s RELLIS Campus.