FULLERTON, Calif. (Sept. 10, 2025) – Sundt Construction celebrated a major milestone last month with the topping out of the Phase V student housing project at California State University, Fullerton. A topping out marks the placement of the final structural beam on a construction project.
The $130 million project will add 512 new student beds and includes community lounges, study spaces, and outdoor gathering areas designed to enhance the on-campus living experience. The six-story facility is part of the university’s strategic effort to expand affordable housing and foster student well-being and academic success.
“Our team is proud to reach this key milestone in partnership with CSU Fullerton,” said Jim Householder, vice president and regional manager for Sundt’s Building Group, California District. “Topping out is always a special moment that reflects the hard work of everyone on site. We’re looking forward to the next stage of work as we begin closing up the structure and working through the interior phases.”
Sundt broke ground on the project in fall 2024. The project remains on track for completion in summer 2026.
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, water and wastewater, advanced facilities, heavy industrial and mining, 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 46th largest construction company by ENR, the industry’s principal trade magazine.