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Tennessee Tech starting the design work to renovate Johnson Hall and construct a new Advanced Construction and Manufacturing Building.
Capital Projects Director Jim Cobb said both projects should begin work in 2024 after ranking for state funding. Cobb said the new engineering building will take at least 16 months to design.
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Cobb said the project will be north of Ray Morris Hall at the northwest corner of Stadium Drive and Wings Up Way. Cobb said the Johnson Hall renovation has already completed the programming process.
The work includes updated building’s systems and equipment along with reallocating classrooms, labs, student spaces and office areas for more room. As a part of the business college improvements, Cobb said the adjacent Foster Hall plans to be demolished in July. Cobb said the building should be removed by November.
