Sundt and California State University San Bernardino (CSUSB) recently held a topping out ceremony for the new Center for Global Innovation (CGI), a 72,000-square-foot, three-story classroom and office building that will serve as the new home for the University’s College of Extended Learning (CEL). The CGI will house classrooms, training spaces, lecture halls and faculty offices, as well as open areas for retail and dining.
As CSUSB’s first attempted LEED Platinum-certified building, this is not just any project. It’s also unique in that Sundt and the College of Extended Learning share such similar values and goals. Project Executive Betty Lynn Senes explained: “Both the CEL and Sundt are committed to continual learning; the CEL is designed to provide opportunities for students of all ages and backgrounds, from workforce development to continuing education, from international students to veterans, from high school students to mid-career professionals.” And as Sundt embraces Lean principles, “We strive to improve on what we do every single day, streamlining our processes, ensuring we’re as efficient as possible and cutting waste. When so many values align, the project is that much more meaningful to all involved.”
Sundt has completed several projects for the CSU system statewide over the past three decades. “We feel a strong responsibility as partners with CSU to deliver every project at the highest level of quality and within budget,” said Senior Project Manager Brian DeMartino. “Our team on the CSUSB CEL project is focused on exceeding expectations so we can continue our relationship on this and other campuses.” With other projects under way at Cal Poly Pomona, Sacramento State and Cal State LA, Sundt’s future with the CSU system is looking bright.