JKF ARCHITECTURE was selected by Sampson Community College (SCC) for the design and construction of a new Welding Building on their main campus in Clinton, North Carolina. The 8,745 SF facility includes a large fabrication lab, a flexible general purpose classroom located in close proximity to the lab, faculty offices, conference area, and restrooms. The fabrication lab has been designed with large rollup doors at multiple points of entry that opens directly to the exterior of the building to accommodate either large equipment or offer additional covered outdoor lab space when necessary.

This project supports Sampson County’s industrial recruitment efforts, as well as attempts to train local workers in specialized trades. The project was partly funded by USDA Rural Development Loans and EDA Grants, with Davis-Bacon Act administration led by JKF ARCHITECTURE. The building was completed on schedule and within budget.