Broaddus & Associates provided comprehensive project management for the Galveston National Laboratory, one of two National Biocontainment Laboratories funded through NIH cooperative agreements. Owned and operated by UTMB, the facility includes BSL-4, BSL-3, and BSL-2 laboratories and animal research facilities, supported by redundant mechanical, electrical, waste treatment, filtration, and security systems. Broaddus & Associates also assisted UTMB and the UT System with the NIH proposal that established the facility as part of the national biodefense network.

Through careful management, the laboratory was completed on schedule and $3.5 million under budget. Building Information Modeling was used for clash detection, identifying more than 3,000 conflicts on Level One alone and reducing construction delays and costs. Broaddus & Associates managed planning, programming, design, construction, NIH grant administration, and cash flow, contributing to the facility’s rapid startup and BSL-4 certification. UTMB recognized the firm with an award for outstanding service and dedication to the project.