Dunaway provided comprehensive civil engineering services for the University of Texas Norman Hackerman Building, a 290,000-square-foot facility constructed on the site of the former Experimental Science Building (ESB). Located at the northwest corner of 24th Street and Speedway on the UT Austin campus, the new building supports research and teaching programs for the College of Natural Sciences.
Site development included the demolition of the existing ESB, followed by extensive upgrades and replacements to utility, drainage, sidewalk, and roadway infrastructure to accommodate the new facility’s needs.
Dunaway scope of work included the preparation of schematic design, design development, and construction documents for all site improvements. The team evaluated existing infrastructure and developed recommendations for utility, drainage, and roadway replacements. They also designed stormwater runoff capture systems to meet LEED sustainability criteria.
The project involved several challenges, including the removal, storage, and reinstallation of large live oak trees; re-routing active utilities and drainage systems while maintaining uninterrupted service to adjacent buildings; and assessing and upgrading infrastructure to meet the demands of the new facility.
An innovative roof runoff capture system was designed to support irrigation for the site and the building’s green roof, contributing to the project’s sustainability goals.
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Location:Austin, Texas
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Client:University of Texas at Arlington
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Services:Civil Engineering
