Freedom to provide advisory services for new Science and Amenities buildings
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., December 20, 2024 — Freedom Real Estate and Capital (Freedom) today announced that it has been selected by Alabama A&M University to provide advisory services for the construction of its new state-of-the-art Science Building and Student Amenities Building with a combined value in excess of $140 million. Freedom will oversee the general contractor, design team, and construction process, making recommendations in the owner’s best interest.
“We are thrilled to partner with Alabama A&M University again through our advisory services in construction management,” said Freedom Project Director Tyce Hudson. “Having collaborated on several successful projects, this ongoing partnership underscores our shared commitment to innovation and excellence. Together, we are creating a lasting impact as we continue to transform the campus.”
“I am proud to reaffirm our partnership with Freedom Real Estate & Capital, LLC for these critical initiatives,” said Dr. Daniel K. Wims, president, Alabama A&M University. “Freedom’s expertise in construction management has been invaluable as we embark on these important projects. Together, we are committed to creating state-of-the-art facilities that will enhance our campus and support our students’ success for generations to come.”
The 125,000-square-foot state-of-the-art Science Building will house classrooms and laboratories for the Physics, Biology, and Chemistry departments, providing students and faculty with modern spaces for teaching, learning, and research. The building is designed to support the university’s growing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) programs and will enhance both academic instruction and scientific discovery.
The new 93,000-square-foot Student Amenities Building will serve as a hub for student engagement and support services. It will feature dining facilities, meeting spaces, study areas, faculty offices, a gaming lounge, and social gathering spaces, all designed to enhance the campus experience. This facility will address the university’s growing enrollment and will provide a state-of-the-art environment for academic and social development.
About Alabama A&M University
Founded in 1875 by former slave Dr. William Hooper Councill, Alabama A&M University (AAMU) is the largest Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in Alabama. As a traditional 1890 land-grant institution, “The Hill” is a dynamic and progressive institution with a strong commitment to academic excellence and is the state’s largest producer of minority STEM graduates. Additionally, it is student-friendly and community-focused and functions as a teaching, research and public service institution, including extension. AAMU provides more than 60 undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs and concentrations, a diverse international faculty, 50 plus student organizations, and an extensive alumni network comprised of politicians, educators, entrepreneurs, doctors, lawyers, engineers, scientists, authors, artists, and more, many of whom are change agents on the local, national and international stage.
About Freedom Real Estate & Capital
Freedom Real Estate & Capital, LLC (Freedom) is a full-service real estate company with a portfolio of over $130 million in commercial and industrial buildings. We partner with investors and firms to develop properties and improve the community. Recognized for exceptional business performance, Freedom was ranked on the Inc. 5000 list for five consecutive years.
Freedom is a sister company of Torch Technologies, one of the nation’s top 100 defense companies, and SIMVANA, a collaboration between Torch Technologies and Prodigy Anesthesia that provides VR-based anesthesia training software. All three companies are wholly owned subsidiaries of Starfish Holdings. For more information about Freedom, visit the company’s website at https://freedomrealestate.biz/.
