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6th Floor

  • Status: On Schedule
  • Updates/Issues: They are planning a shutdown of the heating and cooling system for the 6th floor only on Tuesday, April 23rd. Temperatures are projected to be mild but if you are in need of space to work, please please contact Julia Tolbert-Jackson via email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or cell: 205-873-5666.

4th Floor

  • Status: On Schedule
  • Updates/Issues: The last work needed on the 4th floor will take place next week. The only impact to note is that the electricity will be off in the men’s restroom but should be back on prior to the beginning of the regular staff operating hours.

Rear Exterior

  • Status: On Schedule
  • Updates/Issues: Work is still projected to start the first week of May to this area. Here are some points to note:
    • There will be EXTREME noise during the demolition phase of this project. This is projected to last for two weeks.
    • The entrance on the 1st floor rear of the building will be closed during this phase of construction. This will not re-open util the 2nd floor rear entrance is complete.
    • There will still be a pathway up the rear stair and ramp from the parking garage to the LRC, Nursing building, and WEBB.
    • There will be extensive noise on Wednesday and possibly Thursday this week as a result of additional core drilling that is needed for the kitchen on the 6th floor. Please let Julia Tolbert-Jackson This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Alternative Workspaces

  • If you ever need a quiet space to work, the LRC has multiple meeting rooms and there are study areas on each floor in SHPB.
  • If you are still struggling to find a spot, please connect directly with Julia Tolbert-Jackson via email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or cell: 205-873-5666.

Transforming the Webb Building

The UAB School of Health Professions is renovating the Susan Mott Webb Nutrition Sciences Building. Here you will find the latest updates and details about the improvements.

During construction there will be no impact on the east side of WEBB - the side facing the plaza and the School of Nursing (SON). The doors that lead to the plaza (2nd floor) and SON (1st floor) will continue to be open to all foot traffic.

To learn more about a specific floor and project, please click the appropriate link below.

Your Patience Appreciated

For anyone who has been involved with a renovation, you know that it is guaranteed there will be missteps along the way. These are unavoidable. Please have patience with the project and with each other.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the project or contractors in the building, please connect directly with Julia Tolbert-Jackson This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or cell: 205-873-5666.

Project Contractors

  • CCR Architecture & Interiors
  • MEI Research, LTD (sole source equipment provider)
  • Birchfield Penuel & Associates (design and engineering)
  • P&M Mechanical (general contractor)