Berkeley, California — Turner Construction Company, alongside representatives from Bakar Labs, UC Berkeley, Gensler, and A Squared Solutions, has officially broken ground on the Bakar Labs for Energy + Materials, a cutting-edge 146,000-square-foot facility dedicated to advancing innovation in energy and materials technologies.
Designed by Gensler, the five-story building will offer flexible and adaptable laboratory space, including advanced research areas, collaboration zones, 3D printing studios, meeting rooms, and offices. The facility aims to support early-stage companies and pioneering research projects in emerging energy and materials sectors.
Commitment to Innovation
Manu Garg, Project Executive at Turner Construction Company, expressed pride in the collaboration, saying:
“This project reflects our shared commitment to excellence and innovation in delivering complex research facilities. We are honored to be part of a development that showcases the power of collaboration in advancing research and innovation.”
Scope of Turner’s Work
Turner Construction is providing preconstruction and construction management services, including:
- Excavation and foundation work
- Structural development
- Installation of specialized mechanical and electrical systems
designed to support sophisticated research activities.
The project showcases the continued partnership between Turner, Gensler, and A Squared Solutions, who have worked together on multiple complex academic and research facilities.
Timeline
Construction will continue through 2028, with the building expected to open shortly afterward, marking a significant milestone in UC Berkeley’s efforts to promote innovation within the energy and materials sectors.
