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Tennessee Tech will seek state funding in next year’s budget for a second, new engineering building. President Phil Oldham said the project was not the next priority, but the state has opened proposals for a second round of capital outlay. “This one is on the lines of advanced construction and manufacturing engineering,” Oldham said. “Keep in mind, that is on ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech has been approved for the state funding needed to break ground on its new engineering building. Construction funding for the project was delayed last year due to COVID-related budget concerns. But, Governor Bill Lee’s recently passed budget has the needed funds. President Phil Oldham said just under $50 million has been allocated for the project. “Funding for the ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech will need a $2.3 million chiller now that water chilling capacity has been reached with two new building additions. Vice President for Facilities and Business Services Chuck Roberts said the future Innovation Residence Hall will require a chiller for air conditioning after capacity is reached. Roberts said this need became apparent during a 2015 utility study. “We were ... Read More »