Construction workers position a steel beam on the exterior of a building.

In photos: Technology Engineering Innovation Center milestone

Construction workers install the final structural beams to the BGSU Technology Engineering Innovation Center during a topping-out ceremony. (BGSU photo/Haven Conn '22)

Bowling Green State University recently celebrated a major milestone in the construction of its Technology Engineering Innovation Center as the final two structural beams were installed, a longstanding tradition in construction signifying the completion of the building’s structure.

The two orange steel beams signed by current students, faculty, staff, alumni and University dignitaries were hoisted into place during the beam topping out.

Set to be completed in Spring 2026, the state-of-the-art BGSU Technology Engineering Innovation Center will blend classroom and hands-on learning to further elevate the University’s innovative degrees in robotics engineering, electronic and computer engineering and mechanical and manufacturing engineering.

Students in the newly reimagined BGSU engineering programs will gain a comprehensive education that combines engineering fundamentals with strong foundations in math and science. Students also will acquire practical, hands-on technological expertise, enhancing their appeal to future employers.

The innovative facility will feature seven large-scale specialty labs to facilitate experiential learning on the latest robotics and engineering technology. It will also house ultra-modern classrooms and collaboration space to support quality teaching and creative activities.

University photographers and videographers Craig Bell, Haven Conn '22, Justin Camuso-Stall '14 and students Daniel Carlson and Avery Young captured the milestone.

An aerial photo of a group and two orange steel beams
Two orange steel beams on the ground.
A steel beam being lifted in the air.
A person attaching a beam to a crane.
BGSU College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering Dean Dr. Wael Mokhtar, right, helps connect the beam to the crane.
A steel beam being lifted in the air by a crane
A construction worker in a lift installing an orange steel beam
A construction worker installing an orange steel beam

Technology Engineering Innovation Center Beam Topping Out

Two orange structural beams on a building's exterior
An aerial view of the construction of the BGSU Technology Engineering Innovation Center
An aerial view of the construction of the BGSU Technology Engineering Innovation Center

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Media Contact | Michael Bratton | mbratto@bgsu.edu | 419-372-6349

Updated: 01/29/2025 08:24AM