# South Carolina Universities Expand Campus Construction

South Carolina public colleges and universities have multiple active and planned campus construction projects spanning academic, healthcare, housing, laboratory, parking, and safety upgrades. The reported projects range from **$54.7 million to $285 million** and include work at South Carolina State University, Clemson University, and the Medical University of South Carolina. The article identifies no open solicitations or procurement contacts, but the project pipeline points to potential demand for design, construction, renovation, safety, and sustainability services.

- Contractors and suppliers can use the identified institutions and state procurement channels to find project notices and future solicitations; the article does not provide specific bid opportunities.
- The projects include a $54.7 million South Carolina State University academic building expected to open in the fourth quarter of 2027, a $285 million Clemson veterinary medicine complex scheduled for completion in fall 2026, and a $175 million MUSC College of Medicine building scheduled to open in 2027.
- Firms serving higher education can assess relevant construction, building design, laboratory, healthcare, housing, parking, and campus safety capabilities against the range of projects underway.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Education
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 14, 2026

### Government Entities
- South Carolina State University (SCSU)
- Clemson University
- Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)
- Coastal Carolina University (CCU)
- College of Charleston (COC)

### Vendors
- Harper Construction (general contractor)
- Evoke Studio Architecture (building designer)
- Summit Steel (builder on the South Carolina State University academic building project)
- Thompson Turner Construction (construction manager for the Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine building)
- Juneau (contractor on Clemson University campus projects)

### Key Quotes
> We are using contractors with great safety records to start with, making sure those safety measures are implemented and monitored on a daily basis. Kids have a lot of curiosity – we even installed an extra fence to keep them safe.
> — Ken Davis, Associate Vice President for Facilities Management

### Sources
- [College Campuses Getting Makeovers to Add Space, Programs, Enhance Safety - Greenville Business Magazine](https://www.greenvillebusinessmag.com/stories/college-campuses-getting-makeovers-to-add-space-programs-enhance-safety,60072) - Greenville Business Magazine