Part of The University of Texas System, the research campus was originally constructed in the 1970s on a 700-acre site within Buescher State Park. To help modernize the aging campus, Stansberry Engineering worked extensively to provide large-scale infrastructure replacements, accessibility upgrades, drainage improvements, and expansion opportunities. These projects included:

Infrastructure Replacement - New water mains, sewer lines, and replacement of the main driveway improved infrastructure reliability, parking, circulation, and emergency response.

Loop Road and Water Line Extension - 1,500-foot private roadway and new water line to connect east and west sides of campus to increase reliability and functionality.

Lab 1 & Lab 2 Drainage & Accessibility - Mitigation of localized flooding with improved grading and new storm lines. Retrofitted existing parking and sidewalks to provide accessible route to building.

Lab 3 Liquid Nitrogen - Site work for new liquid nitrogen and bulk carbon dioxide tanks included flatwork, sidewalk access, new piping, and pavement repair. 

Lab 4 Water Line Extension - A new 1,400-foot waterline was extended along the eastern edge of the campus to provide dual feed to Lab 4.

Lab 4 Crawlspace Ventilation & Condensate Discharge - Rerouted existing condensate drain piping, restored eroded areas, and mitigated erosion to an amenity trail.

Griffin Building Hot Water Supply - New 1,200-foot hot water supply and return lines from a secondary chiller plant to four existing buildings.

Griffin Building Crawlspace Drainage and Wastewater - Improved exterior site drainage and grading with new storm piping to mitigate localized flooding.

Griffin Building Renovations - Feasibility study evaluating options for renovation, expansion, or replacement of the existing vivarium building.

Central Utility Plant Wildfire Mitigation Back Up Power - New generators and a fuel storage tank constructed to provide electricity for campus operations during power outages.

Fiber Optic Conduit - New conduit duct bank installed to connect the research campus with the UT System ten gigabyte fiber optic data cable.

Engineering design included a comprehensive phasing plan to ensure minimal disruption to the critical, word-class medical research conducted on campus.

The new loop roadway was designed to create a fire break from the adjacent forest. 

Campus is within the Lost Pines forest, critical habitat for the endangered Houston toad and construction required USFWS review.