UC Davis Maurice J. Gallagher Jr. Hall and Conference Center
Davis, California

The new Gallagher Hall and Conference Center house the Graduate School of Management. The 80,000 square foot state-of-the-art structure is comprised of two buildings, which include interactive learning classrooms; extracurricular space; a centralized center for admissions, student programs and career services; offices; a conference space; and an outdoor courtyard.

With 30 percent greater energy efficiency than a traditional office building, the building received LEED Gold certification. Structural contributions to the green design included concrete structural deck, design for radiant piping, an efficient steel layout to reduce tonnage and increase natural light, and deep excavation for a ground source heat pump. R&C provided structural engineering services for the fast-track, design/build project.