Long Beach City College (LBCC) recently welcomed a new addition to its Trades, Technology, and Community Learning Campus with the grand opening of the Building MM complex.
The new space will house the school’s architecture, anthropology, HVAC, carpentry, horticulture and plant science programs, geared towards students seeking careers in aerospace, construction and advanced manufacturing.
“Building MM reflects our responsibility to prepare students for the industries shaping Long Beach’s future,” said Uduak-Joe Ntuk, president of the LBCC Board of Trustees, in a public statement. “As we continue to grow our Space Beach, we must connect students to real opportunities in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, construction, and sustainable technologies. Voter-approved bond funding allows us to invest in facilities that support workforce development and long-term economic growth for our entire community.”
Building MM was built in two phases, beginning with a full demolition of facilities originally built in the 1950s, and resulting in a newly constructed complex designed for the modern use of trades and technical programs.
Gensler and HPI Architecture designed the complex’s two-phase modernization and construction was led by AMG & Associates, Inc. Project oversight was provided by Cordoba Corporation, Long Beach Community College District’s bond management company.
Construction of the complex cost $50 million, with the money coming from state funds and voter-approved Measure E and Measure LB bonds.
“This investment directly improves how students learn and train,” said LBCC Superintendent-President, Dr. Mike Muñoz, in a public statement. “The new classrooms and labs are designed to support applied instruction and current industry practices. Students gain experience with modern equipment and hands-on training that prepares them to enter the workforce with marketable skills and confidence.”
