The Tri-Tech Skills Center Core Modernization Project is a $45.5 million state-funded project to modernize the original 66,000-square-foot section of the Tri-Tech facility built in 1981. The project includes infrastructure upgrades (electrical, plumbing, roofing, mechanical), energy and life safety improvements, and a reconfiguration of spaces to better support current programs and allow for potential future additions such as Pharmacy Tech and HVAC/Plumbing. Newer building additions from 2007 and 2020 will not be impacted.

Estimated Construction Cost: $45.5 million

Construction Schedule: July 7, 2025 – Summer 2026 (est.)

Contractor: Chervenell Construction

Temporary Program Locations During 2025-26 School Year:

During construction, seven programs will temporarily relocate to off-campus sites including the Fruitland Building and Columbia Basin College.

• Fruitland Building (201 S. Garfield Street, Kennewick)

Early childhood education, dental assisting, digital arts and filmmaking and video game design

• Columbia Basin College V Building (Pasco)

Auto systems, diesel technology and welding technology