Prescott, Ariz. (February 11, 2025) – Sundt Construction recently started work for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University on the T-3 Residence Halls and the Strategic Academic Flight Education (S.A.F.E) Building, marking Sundt’s third and fourth projects with the university.
“We’re pleased to continue our partnership with Embry-Riddle,” said Project Executive Shawn Blubaum. “These projects reflect our commitment to supporting the university’s growth, and we look forward to delivering these vital facilities.”
The T-3 Residence Halls is an $80 million project that will deliver two new, 80,000-square-foot, four-story student housing complexes. This project will become home for 300 students, helping to address the critical need for housing in the area.
The S.A.F.E. Building at Prescott Airport is a $10 million, 20,000-square-foot facility that will support Embry-Riddle’s flight training programs. Designed to help meet the growing demand for skilled pilots, the scope includes a two-story aircraft hangar and flight simulators.
“The construction of the T-3 Residence Halls and the S.A.F.E. Building is a pivotal step in Embry-Riddle’s mission to educate the next generation of aviation and aerospace professionals,” said Embry-Riddle Prescott Chancellor Dr. Ken Witcher. “These new facilities will enhance the learning experience and provide state-of-the-art resources that are essential for students’ education and training. As we expand, we are deeply committed to offering top-tier programs and facilities that will prepare our Eagles to succeed in the workforce of the future.”
Sundt delivered two critical projects for Embry-Riddle in 2017 and 2018. The company completed the university’s STEM Education Center and Planetarium in 2017, a cutting-edge facility that supports programs for students, faculty and the general public. The following year, the contractor completed Embry-Riddle’s T2 Residence Hall—a three-story, 73,000-square-foot building, which houses 282 students. Construction was completed in just 14 months.
About Sundt
Sundt Construction, Inc. (www.sundt.com) is one of the country’s largest and most respected general contractors. The 135-year-old firm specializes in transportation, industrial, building, concrete and renewable power work and is owned entirely by its 4,000 employees. Sundt is distinguished by its diverse capabilities and experience, unique employee-ownership culture and depth of self-perform expertise in multiple trades. Much of Sundt’s workforce is comprised of skilled craft professionals who, together with the company’s administrative employees, enable Sundt to fulfill its mission to be the most skilled builder in America. Sundt has 13 offices throughout California, Arizona, North Carolina, Texas, Washington, Utah and Florida and is currently ranked the country’s 51st largest construction company by ENR, the industry’s principal trade magazine.
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