Construction crews have begun installing structural steel for Offerdahl Hall, a major milestone in the development of the transformational Richard Offerdahl '65 Engineering Complex.
The future of the College of Engineering is taking shape at NDSU.
Construction crews have begun installing structural steel for Offerdahl Hall, a major milestone in the development of the transformational Richard Offerdahl '65 Engineering Complex.
This marks a significant step forward in the more than $100 million project, which will provide state-of-the-art learning and research spaces to prepare the next generation of engineers, computer scientists and construction managers through hands-on learning and industry partnerships.
"The installation of structural steel is an exciting visual reminder of the progress we’re making," said Alan Kallmeyer, interim dean of the College of Engineering. "This complex will give our students hands-on experiences in an environment designed to inspire innovation and collaboration."
The more than 120,000 square foot Offerdahl Hall is on schedule to open in fall 2026 and will provide the resources and space necessary to address critical workforce needs and ensure North Dakota’s continued leadership in agriculture, energy and manufacturing.
Besides accelerating critical program growth in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, robotics and automation, and energy engineering, the Richard Offerdahl 65’ Engineering Complex will also become the new home for NDSU’s cutting-edge precision agriculture program where students, faculty and staff design, develop and test new technologies that help North Dakota farmers feed the world.
The project, part of a larger initiative to advance NDSU’s science, technology, engineering and math education, research and outreach capabilities, was funded by a historic $25 million gift from Richard and Linda Offerdahl, $59 million in funding from the North Dakota Legislature and leadership gifts from Doosan Bobcat, Mortenson, Marvin, and numerous other benefactors.
