Students exploring technology-related careers can now enjoy a cutting-edge facility in Millidgeville, Ga., offering everything from virtual patients to sophisticated computer labs. In April 2013, Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) in Macon held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new center for health sciences building at its Millidgeville campus. The facility is 77,704 sq. ft. (7,218.9 sq m) and cost roughly $15 million.

"We worked with our system office and our legislative delegation for almost eight years to get the funding for the building," said Hank Griffeth, vice president of satellite operations at CGTC. "That seems like a long period of time, but it’s typical of capital improvement project funding, so the project can be planned, vetted and ultimately funded in manner that is a good use of taxpayer dollars. The design and construction took another two years, so there was much pride in being able to open this facility."

The building is three floors and brick, stone and glass was used to create a mountain-style that involves a modern bend with sharp lines and cantilever windows, according to Griffeth. The stone is used on the exterior and continues into the interior where it meshes with terrazzo flooring along with glass stair rails and maple-wood accents.

"The building site was a nice open field," said Ronny Williams, the project manager of general contractor Chris R. Sheridan. "We installed two retention ponds and removed pine trees. The project went extremely well for the most part.

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