The Portland, Ore.-based Hoffman Construction Co. was selected as the design-build team for the new $25 million Integrated Science Building (ISB) in the College of Arts and Sciences at Washington State University-Pullman.

The facility will enable CAS to better serve and support all aspects of WSU's science-based student-facing mission. With projections to serve 6,000 students annually, the building will position WSU to address critical STEM workforce needs for Washington state, attract and retain students and faculty and continue to provide a competitive, world-class education.

"The Integrated Science Building reflects our forward momentum as a modern land-grant university that equips students with knowledge and with the tools to lead in a rapidly evolving world," WSU President Elizabeth Cantwell said. "This is more than a building. It's a commitment to hands-on discovery, educational access and the future of STEM in Washington."

Following approval from the WSU board of regents and the state, WSU launched requests for qualifications and proposals for the project to tear down Heald Hall and design the future ISB. Heald Hall (1962) cannot be retrofitted to meet modern science laboratory and instructional requirements.

This marks the starting point for the ISB, which will be the cornerstone of a bold vision to revitalize the science corridor on the Pullman campus. Demolition is planned to begin in early 2026, followed by site prep for the new building through June 2027.

Plans call for a minimum of three floors, marking the foundation of a strategic vision to create modern spaces for hands-on learning, teaching innovation and student support. To fully realize the potential of this project, WSU is seeking philanthropic and industry partners who share its commitment to advancing STEM education and innovation.

Hoffman has previously partnered on WSU projects, such as the WSU Martin Stadium renovation project and the 40,000-sq.-ft. WSU Tri-Cities Collaboration Hall project that received a 2022 National Design-Build Merit Award, Educational Facilities from Design-Build Institute of America.

Other projects include the WSU Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art in Pullman and the WSU Engineering and Computer Science Building in Vancouver, WSU Washington Grains Plant Growth Facility in Pullman and Washington State University Everett for a LEED Gold Teaching and Research Building.