Today, the University of Nevada, Reno celebrated the grand opening of the John Tulloch Business Building, the College of Business’ iconic new home. The new building is a landmark achievement for the University and will serve as a hub for business education and innovation in the region. The 128,000-square-foot facility, developed by Edgemoor Infrastructure & Real Estate, was completed on time and on budget and expands the current Mathewson Gateway District.

“This transformational project connects the University and downtown Reno, sparking new energy and opportunities for our region,” said University President Brian Sandoval. “It opens campus to the heart of the city, reflecting our commitment to research, innovation and the shared future we’re building together.”

The new College of Business building features state-of-the-art classrooms, collaborative study spaces, a 300-seat auditorium, and a finance lab with real-time stock market data. It also includes a student commons, a career development center, and office space for faculty and staff. The building is designed to foster collaboration and innovation, preparing students for the challenges of the modern business world. Housed within the building are also a mix of student and community outreach programs that foster entrepreneurship and innovation, including the Ozmen Center for Entrepreneurship, the E.L. Cord Foundation Student Success Center and the Nevada Business Center.

“This is more than a building — it’s a collaborative space where students connect with business leaders from around the globe, here in our own community,” said College of Business Dean Greg Mosier. “Together with educators, researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry experts, our students will shape ideas and drive initiatives that strengthen Nevada’s economy and ensure a future of opportunity.”

Last year, the project received the P3 Bulletin Award for Best Education & Higher Education Project, which recognizes public-private partnerships that use innovative strategies to enhance educational facilities. The Edgemoor team also included LMN Architects as lead designer and Clark Construction Group as the design-builder.

The project team made a dedicated effort to award a significant portion of the project to the local workforce, and in the end over 70% of the project value was committed to Northern Nevada firms. More than 1,500 workers and 75 companies were involved in the two-year construction project, which prioritized local businesses and contractors. Overall, millions of dollars in contracts were awarded to Nevada-based firms, significantly boosting the local economy.

“I would like to commend the University of Nevada, Reno for its forward-thinking approach to this project,” said Donald Gibson, Managing Director of Edgemoor Infrastructure & Real Estate. “It has been a truly collaborative process from the beginning. Thanks to our partners at the University and the incredible efforts of the entire development team, we are proud that this project has come to fruition and will make such a lasting impact on the Northern Nevada region. We are thrilled to see the students and faculty enjoying their beautiful space and can’t wait to see the business innovations that take place here in the years to come.”

The project was designed with sustainability in mind and is on track to be certified as LEED Gold. The building incorporates numerous energy-efficient features, including natural light harvesting, high-performance insulation, and vegetation covering over 30% of the site.