LABORATORY/RESEARCH

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | Keeling Center for Comparative Medicine and Research

Broaddus & Associates served as Project Manager for multiple design and construction contracts supporting MD Anderson Cancer Center’s $2 billion capital program, including the 99,469-GSF Keeling Comparative Medicine and Research Building in Bastrop, Texas. The facility includes research laboratories, education spaces, primate research areas, pathology support, infrastructure improvements, and a BSL-3 nonagricultural laboratory. Specialized systems maintain precise temperature and humidity controls and support advanced research and circadian studies.

Broaddus & Associates provided continuous on-site project management, coordinating scope changes, construction activities, specialized equipment, and an accelerated schedule. The team maintained a strong presence through project completion, including holidays, to meet critical delivery dates. The firm also played a key role in coordinating the commissioning process to ensure the facility’s specialized systems met operational requirements.