Balfour Beatty has officially kicked off the construction of the Northern Virginia Science Center in Dulles, Virginia, a project commissioned by the Science Museum of Virginia. Once completed, the center is expected to become a premier, interactive hub for science enthusiasts of all ages, with an estimated 300,000 visitors each year.

The Northern Virginia Science Center will boast a cutting-edge facility with five primary exhibition galleries designed to offer immersive, hands-on experiences, highlighting both science and the natural environment. The planned galleries include Flow, Helios, Wonder, Human, and Habitat.

In addition to the galleries, the science center will incorporate classrooms, multi-purpose rooms, administrative spaces, and outdoor terraces. Balfour Beatty, in collaboration with its design partners at HGA, is committed to sustainable construction practices, using materials that reduce embodied carbon and integrating pollinator gardens into the landscaping.

Art Malacarne, Vice President of Balfour Beatty in the Mid-Atlantic, shared: "Balfour Beatty looks forward to delivering the new 70,000-square-foot Northern Virginia Science Center in our community. Our project team is dedicated to being a champion for our client and plan to implement a collaborative, project-first approach to bring this landmark project to fruition. In partnership with the Department of General Services, our trade partners and project stakeholders, we will provide a premier facility that will inspire a love of learning science, technology, engineering and mathematics that fuels the next generation workforce.”

Balfour Beatty has previously worked on various notable museums in Virginia, including the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico, a 120,000-square-foot, two-story facility. The company also contributed to the Pentagon Memorial and the Air Force Memorial.

Construction of the Northern Virginia Science Center is already in progress, with completion anticipated by late 2026. For more details about the new science center in the Dulles Technology Corridor, visit novasci.org.

About Balfour Beatty

Balfour Beatty is a global leader in infrastructure, employing over 26,000 people who are committed to delivering innovative solutions and shaping the future of construction. The company specializes in financing, developing, building, maintaining, and operating complex infrastructure projects that are crucial for both national economies and local communities. With over 115 years of history, Balfour Beatty has worked on major projects worldwide, including Hinkley Point C in the UK, the Lyric Theatre in Hong Kong, and the Automated People Mover at Los Angeles International Airport.

About Balfour Beatty US

Balfour Beatty US is a leading construction services provider in the United States, offering general contracting, at-risk construction management, and design-build services for public and private sector clients. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the company operates in various sectors including heavy civil, rail, and vertical construction, and is part of the UK-listed Balfour Beatty group. Balfour Beatty US ranks among the top building contractors in the country, according to Engineering News-Record. To learn more, visit www.balfourbeattyus.com.

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Originally reported by Balfour Beatty.