To continue to excel as a top university, leading research institute, and world-class health system, UC Davis requires diverse spaces—residences for students, laboratories for researchers, and facilities for patient care. Making these spaces a reality—on time and in the right locations—requires expertise, strategy, and negotiation. That’s where Design and Construction Management’s Real Estate Services team comes in.
Starting before project initiation and extending to grand openings and beyond, Reed Kawahara is instrumental in bringing high-impact projects like The Green at West Village, Orchard Park and Aggie Square to life in his role as Director of Public-Private Partnerships within Real Estate Services at Design and Construction Management. A Public-Private Partnership, or P3, is a collaborative agreement between a public institution like UC Davis and private developers or investors.
The University of California, Davis, powers nearly $9.57 billion in economic impact to the Sacramento metro area and $13.18 billion to the state, supporting 61,700 jobs in the region and 68,300 in the state, according to a new economic analysis.
Campus Recreation is excited to introduce the ARC locker room renovation project! This renovation will modernize the locker room facilities into a space that offers more privacy for all members.
Starting on Jan. 20, new stop signs and supporting infrastructure will be installed at the intersections of La Rue Road with Garrod Drive and Bioletti Way, converting them into all-way stops.
Orchard Park was recently recognized for its design and innovation with awards from both Engineering News Record, or ENR, and Pacific Coast Builders Conference, PCBC.
Julie Nola recently named the associate vice chancellor of Design and Construction Management and university architect for the Davis campus, following a comprehensive national search.
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After over six decades of providing housing for UC Davis students and their families, the Solano Park apartment complex begins demolition in October 2024.
Long before an exciting new building breaks ground or a renovation project launches on campus, Lorin Torbitt can be found “knee deep in a spreadsheet,” planning, analyzing, and reporting on potential future projects in her role as associate director of Capital Planning.
Almost three years after breaking ground, the Chemistry Building’s new addition opened its doors at the beginning of September — just in time for fall quarter. This expansion and renovation of the building marks an exciting step forward for the Department of Chemistry, equipping it with modern, multidisciplinary and collaborative lab and work spaces to facilitate cutting-edge research and valuable experiences for students.
Eric O’Brien’s new position as director of Sustainability at UC Davis is just the latest chapter in his lifelong story of commitment to sustainability.
UC Davis will break ground on a new residence hall next spring in the Segundo area, following approval this week by the UC Board of Regents. The $100 million project aims to address the growing demand for on-campus housing and commitments the campus has made with the city of Davis.
Following Jim Carroll's last day on July 12, Julie Nola has been named interim associate vice chancellor of Design and Construction Management and campus architect.
“A career in sustainability involves wearing a lot of hats,” according to Carla Fresquez, engagement program manager in UC Davis Sustainability, “including progressing UC Davis and the larger University of California sustainability goals surrounding decarbonization and climate resiliency.”
