REAC-1: Center of Excellence in Life Sciences & Advanced Technologies Project Overview REAC 1 is the first phase of the Center of Excellence in Life Science and Technology at the University of North Dakota in Fargo. It is a 52,000-square-foot, three-level research building dedicated to the commercialization of technologies that originate with university researchers. It is designed to accommodate bioscience faculty, students, and private companies in a collaborative environment, offering leading-edge technology and advanced laboratory access. Among the numerous flexible labs is an Animal Bio Safety Lab Level 3 (ABSL-3) and a vivarium to support life science experimentation and research. A high-functioning HVAC system was installed with stainless steel exhaust ductwork, redundant exhaust systems with back-up power, and strategically located HEPA filters for ease of access and maintenance. REAC 1 is equipped with pressure-sensing devices that maintain critical pressure differentials between labs and corridors to prevent cross-contamination. The project was sponsored by the UND Research Foundation, with special funding from the US Department of Economic Development and the State of North Dakota. Because of the project's complexity and budget constraints, the PCL team used extensive virtual construction models to arrive at the proper scope of work.