University of Illinois

Ikenberry Commons Phases E & G

Project Description:

Ikenberry Commons Phases E & G
Residence Hall No. 2 & Forbes Hall Demolition
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Phase E - Residence Hall No. 2 is the next phase of a multi-phase 35 million project to replace the existing housing within Ikenberry Commons. The six- story building with a basement is approximately 180,000 square feet and will house nearly 484 students. Phase G – Demolition of the existing Forbes Hall will follow the completion of the new Residence Hall to provide a site for future development. The project has a goal for LEED’s Gold Certification.

WBCI’s was awarded Contracts for the General Trades work, including site excavation and the soil retention system, Drywall and Finishes totaling $18,000,000.

Project Data:

Owner: University of Illinois

Construction Manager: Clayco Corp.

Architect: FGM Architects, Inc.

Completion Date: August of 2013


Site Address:

1252 Peabody Avenue
Champaign, Illinois

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