Summary

This is a Construction Management Report prepared for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) relating to a Burnett-Womack Building Suite 3 (BSL-3) Expansion project. The project involves the design and construction of an expansion to the existing Biosafety Level 3 laboratory suite within the Burnett-Womack building on the UNC-CH campus. The scope of work encompasses architectural and engineering design, construction management services, and general contracting for the expansion, which includes new laboratory spaces, support areas, mechanical systems, and associated building infrastructure to accommodate advanced research capabilities. The project is managed through the UNC-CH capital project development process, with this report serving as a construction management assessment document to evaluate project feasibility, cost estimates, scheduling, and construction methodology.

The report provides detailed cost analysis, construction sequencing, and project management recommendations for the BSL-3 expansion initiative. It addresses funding requirements and project delivery methods suitable for a university research facility with specialized laboratory requirements and safety protocols. The document examines construction logistics, phasing strategies, and risk mitigation measures necessary for maintaining operations in adjacent occupied spaces during construction. Key considerations include compliance with biosafety regulations, coordination with ongoing research activities, and management of the specialized mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems required for BSL-3 operations. The report establishes baseline information for procurement processes and contractor selection for the design and construction phases of this institutional research infrastructure project.