Southeast Louisiana State Office Building
Size of Project
116,000 SF
Number of Floors
4
Press
RNGD selected to deliver a new $84M state office building | Business News | nola.com
RNGD to Manage $84M State Office Building Project – Biz New Orleans
RNGD wins $84M Louisiana state office building contract
RNGD to Build $84-Million Harvey Office Project | Engineering News-Record
Location
Harvey, Louisiana
Owner
State of Louisiana – Office of State Building
Industry
Government / Public Sector
Type
New Construction
Status
Preconstruction
Architect
Trapolin-Peer Architects
Overview
New Southeast Louisiana State Office Building
The State of Louisiana has selected a Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMAR) delivery model for the New Southeast Louisiana State Office Building in Harvey, Louisiana. The project will replace an aging state office facility with a modern, efficient workplace designed to support multiple state agencies and serve the Greater New Orleans region for decades to come.
The scope includes demolition of the existing 130,000-square-foot structure and construction of a new 116,000-square-foot, four-story office building. Designed by Trapolin-Peer Architects in collaboration with Gensler, the facility emphasizes durability, operational efficiency, and long-term value while aligning with the State’s goals for cost certainty, schedule reliability, and responsible stewardship of public funds.
A CMAR Framework for Public-Sector Delivery
The project was procured through a qualifications-based selection process focused on experience, delivery strategy, and demonstrated success with CMAR delivery. Early engagement during preconstruction allows scope refinement, cost validation, schedule alignment informed by real-time collaboration between the State and design team.
Multiple site walks and detailed analysis of existing conditions at the Harvey campus informed a construction strategy responsive to site logistics, sequencing constraints, and operational continuity—establishing a clear path for predictable execution.
Prefabrication Supporting Speed and Certainty
Offsite manufacturing and prefabrication will play a central role in the delivery strategy. Prefabricated exterior wall panels, interior modular wall systems, and select MEP assemblies were identified as opportunities to improve quality control, enhance jobsite safety, and reduce overall schedule duration.
Proximity to our prefabrication facility supports efficient production, reduced transportation impacts, and controlled fabrication conditions—allowing installation to proceed with greater precision and predictability once on site.
Community, Workforce, and Sustainability Considerations
The project places emphasis on local participation and workforce engagement, including meaningful involvement of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) and regional trade partners. Familiarity with the Harvey site from prior work provides continuity and insight that strengthens execution and coordination.
Sustainability is embedded in the delivery approach. Controlled fabrication environments reduce material waste, improve efficiency, and minimize jobsite disruption—supporting both environmental performance and public accountability throughout construction.
Building for Long-Term Public Value
The New Southeast Louisiana State Office Building represents a significant investment in Louisiana’s public infrastructure. Through collaborative CMAR delivery, disciplined cost control, and integrated construction strategies, the project is positioned to deliver a durable, high-performing facility that balances innovation, accountability, and long-term value for the State and the communities it serves.
