Higher Education Construction

Pursuing post-secondary education is a major life choice for every student. Choosing the right partner to build quality learning and living spaces is a key factor in that choice. Messer works with you to understand your needs for a safe, quality construction experience so you can focus on your mission and purpose in higher education.

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Our Focus Areas

From simple to very complex projects, we have experts with an extensive understanding of Higher Education construction who will apply best practices for your preconstruction and construction needs in:

  • Assembly Space (Auditoriums)

  • Classrooms (Indoor and Outdoor)

  • Labs/Research

  • Libraries

  • Performing Arts Centers

  • Studio Space

  • Athletic Surfaces

  • Co-ed Recreation

  • Competitive Space

  • Practice Space

  • Training

  • Stadiums/Arenas

  • Bookstore/Retail

  • Dining/Food Service

  • Parking

  • Safety and Security

  • Campus Green Space

  • Central Utility Plant (CUP)

  • Data Center

  • Geothermal Fields

  • Utility Tunnels

  • Student Housing

  • Performance Space

  • Recreation Centers

  • Student Centers/Student Unions

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Higher Education Projects

  • Bachelor Hall Renovation – Miami University

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  • Health Sciences Simulation Center and Collaboration Hub – University of Louisville

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  • College of Osteopathic Medicine – Xavier University

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  • Exterior photo of University of Louisville Belknap Residence Hall

    Belknap Residence Hall Phases 1 & 2 – University of Louisville

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  • Siddall Hall Renovation – University of Cincinnati

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  • Ekstrom Library Archive Expansion and Renovation – University of Louisville

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  • Sheakley Indoor Practice Facility and Athletics Performance Center – University of Cincinnati

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  • School of Medicine Medical Education and Research Building – Indiana University

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  • Chiller Plant Expansion and Upgrades – Clemson University

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  • Advanced Manufacturing Hub – Miami University

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Experience you can trust

  • Messer’s drive toward Zero Injury culture is founded on a communication network as well as expected behaviors for all Messer employees and subcontractors.
  • Flow Scheduling allows for a safer work environment for everyone onsite; earlier in-place mock-ups; and faster, quality completion of the project.
  • Great partnerships bring a great experience; we've worked with well-known designers in Higher Education construction and we have a a stellar Economic Inclusion team to help you achieve your goals to work with certified Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprises.
  • We understand the unique needs of both public and private universities, including complex project funding.
  • Our Building Systems Group and construction technology solutions teams are ready to help you evaluate your existing plant/utility systems and facilities for any current or near future needs to address.
Nick Proffitt

Nick Proffitt

Higher Education Segment Leader

Nick's team includes market conditions experts, professional Craftforce, operations leaders, economic inclusion experts, and many others ready to help you make the best decisions for your Higher Education construction projects.