JE Dunn Construction Completes Animal Science Laboratory at Berry College

JE Dunn Construction, a member of multiple AGC chapters, recently completed a new laboratory for the rapidly growing animal science program at Berry College in Rome, Georgia.

The 4,600-sq-foot facility—a pre-fabricated metal building with Quik-Brik masonry walls—expands capacity for faculty and student research and provides space for hands-on teaching labs.

Located near the college’s Rollins Ruminant Research Center, the new animal science laboratory includes a large holding area with stanchions and other equipment for safely working with up to 10 head of cattle; a flexible open space that can be configured for use with a variety of smaller animals including sheep, goats and poultry; a research laboratory where blood and tissue samples can be prepared; a large storage room to accommodate portable pens, panels and other materials; and a veterinary support room.

The facility was funded through gifts to LifeReady: The Berry College Campaign for Opportunity.

JE Dunn Construction, founded in 1924, is one of the largest general building contractors in the United States, providing construction management services through 20 offices nationwide, and self-perform services at select locations. JE Dunn’s Atlanta office, established in 1985 and recognized for leadership in both green and lean construction practices and for community philanthropy, services an array of market sectors, including healthcare, higher education, K-12, commercial, industrial, manufacturing, mission critical, and aviation. Atlanta is also headquarters for JE Dunn’s East Region. The Atlanta office’s portfolio includes repeat work for clients including Atlanta Public Schools, Gwinnett Medical Center, Georgia Institute of Technology and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The JE Dunn organization is employee and family owned, and today is represented by three generations of the Dunn family in its day-to-day operations. www.jedunn.com.