Something big is building #HereAtSAIT

📐Size: 25,334 m2 | 272,692 sq. ft. 📆Opening date: Late 2027

📌Design-build team: Bird Construction Inc. (general contractor), GEC Architecture (design services), Altus Group (project management).

The Taylor Family Campus Centre design program centres on student-focused spaces supporting health and well-being, campus athletics and recreation, and campus life, as well as teaching and learning. The program prioritizes universal accessibility and sustainable design principles.

The exterior design concept was inspired by SAIT’s catalyst logo. Elements of the design were chosen to complement the architecture of Heritage Hall and other buildings on campus. 

What's inside?

  • Level 00: Triple gym and arena, varsity team rooms, athletic therapy, teaching space for the School of Health and Public Safety and lots more.
  • Level 1: SAIT’s new Welcome Centre, running/walking track, fitness studios, spectator bleachers, campus pub/restaurant, and places for juice and java.
  • Level 2: Mental health promotion spaces, health clinic spaces and bookable meeting rooms.
  • Level 3: Conference and event centre with a standing capacity of 1,400.

There are gathering spaces and collaborative work and study spaces throughout, plus a +15 pedway to the CTrain. More details to come — stay tuned!  

🖼️Take a peek: Flip or fly through renderings of the new Taylor Family Campus Centre and get a feel for some of the spaces.

rendering of the interior gym space in the new Taylor Family Campus Centre
Rendering of the gymnasium in the new Taylor Family Campus Centre
Rendering of the interior event space in the new Taylor Family Campus Centre
Rendering of the event space in the new Taylor Family Campus Centre
Rendering of the exterior design concept for the new Taylor Family Campus Centre
Rendering of the exterior design concept for the new Taylor Family Campus Centre
Rendering of the exterior design concept for the new Taylor Family Campus Centre
Rendering of the exterior design concept for the new Taylor Family Campus Centre

Stay alert and stay safe

There's a lot going on around the Taylor Family Campus Centre construction site. Please pay attention to construction signage, follow instructions and use the detours — they’re in place for your safety.

Construction updates

🧱Taylor Family Campus Centre taking shape

(Aug. 28, 2025) From dirt mounds to concrete superstructure and from a single level (and one crane🏗️) to a second floor (and two cranes🏗️🏗️), our new cornerstone of campus life #HereAtSAIT is starting to take shape!

What’s done? The early works phase is complete, along with the mechanical and electrical slab rough-in. What’s next? Level 2 construction is ongoing. Superstructure concrete — the part of the building you see above ground — is expected to be complete by the end of 2025.

📺Watch the time-lapse video to see construction progress from the past year.

 play button over an image of a construction site

⚠️CTrain pathway narrowed and construction traffic near parking lot 2

(Aug. 22, 2025) The sidewalk from the CTrain has been temporarily narrowed due to work taking place inside the fence line along the path. If you use this route, you can expect the sidewalk to remain this way through the end of the year. For your safety, stick to the path and allow extra time to move through this area during peak hours.

When crossing to and from the CTrain, stay alert and stay safe:

🛑 STOP: Pay attention. Avoid distractions, including your phone.
⚠️ WAIT: Follow directions from traffic flaggers for everyone’s safety.
✅ GO: Use only designated crossings and detours when clear.

Pedestrians: stay on the sidewalk, don’t shortcut through the parking lot or jaywalk across SAIT Ave.
Drivers: watch out for pedestrians.

Also, the north gate to the TFCC construction site, located near parking lot 2, will be used to support upcoming construction activities. Expect to see construction traffic using this route through December 2025.

one image of a sidewalk bordered by a fence with construction signage and another image of a parking lot and a construction fence

📣Province commits $30 million to support health-care education at SAIT

(March 3, 2025) Through the Government of Alberta’s Budget 2025, the province has announced a $30-million investment to support SAIT’s Taylor Family Campus Centre, which will include the development of an integrated health-care education component.

🚀SAIT launches $150 million Real Futures fundraising campaign

(Feb. 11, 2025) At the launch of SAIT's Real Futures campaign, the Estate of Arthur “Bud” George Hall announced a generous gift of $3.5 million to support efforts to build the Taylor Family Campus Centre. An avid sportsman, Mr. Hall enriched the lives of those he knew and has now left a lasting legacy at SAIT. He passed away in 2019 at the age of 92.

🏗️New year will bring new phase of construction for the Taylor Family Campus Centre

(Nov. 28, 2024) Get ready to look up — you can expect to see more of the new Taylor Family Campus Centre above ground starting in early 2025.

The project team will be wrapping up the early works phase of the project, which includes the foundation and other construction activities primarily below grade, in January 2025.

The next phase of construction will include envelope and superstructure construction as part of the above-grade development of the new building, which is set to open late 2027.

📺Take a peek inside the new Taylor Family Campus Centre — fly through a rendering of the new building and get a feel for some of the spaces.

🚧 Construction safety reminder

(Sept. 3, 2024) Construction is ongoing on the new Taylor Family Campus Centre — and there’s lots of activity on and around the site. Please be patient, stay alert and stay safe around construction:

  • use the designated crossings and detours
  • respect CTrain crossing arms
  • watch for construction vehicles
  • follow directions from traffic flaggers
  • give yourself extra time to get around
  • pedestrians, stay on the sidewalk, don’t shortcut through the parking lot or jaywalk across SAIT Ave.
  • drivers, watch out for pedestrians.

🚀 SAIT Welcome Centre pilots pop-ups around campus

(Aug. 29, 2024) Before the SAIT Welcome Centre opens for business inside the new Taylor Family Campus Centre, students will have the opportunity to connect with staff and services at a pop-up version. The Welcome Centre will guest spot as a pop-up during key academic periods — starting with Fall 2024 Orientation.

What’s the SAIT Welcome Centre all about? With a mission to revolutionize the student experience and deliver service excellence, the Welcome Centre will open in late 2027 and will blend cutting-edge technology with student-centric design to create a seamless, engaging experience for current and future SAIT students.

welcome centre staff and volunteers pictured with a welcome centre sign

🚧 Construction site preparation in progress

(April 8, 2024) Construction activities are ongoing. Heavy machinery will be present as the site is prepared for construction to begin in the spring. Please continue to pay attention to construction signage. Follow instructions and use the detours in place.

🚧 Exterior design development

(Jan. 29, 2024) At this stage of the design development, most exterior and structural elements of the new building have been finalized. In the coming months, the interior design will be detailed and construction drawings will be developed. Site preparation is underway for construction to begin in the spring, continuing through 2027.

📺 Time-lapse video: Campus Centre building demolition

(Nov. 1, 2023) Watch the demolition of SAIT's Campus Centre building through Oct. 30, 2023.

🏗️ SAIT selects design-build partner for new Campus Centre building

(May 17, 2023) SAIT has selected Bird Construction with GEC Architecture as the design-build partner for the new Campus Centre building.

Bird is a well-respected builder in the Canadian construction industry. Their work includes the Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton, Remington YMCA in Quarry Park, University of Calgary MacKimmie Tower Redevelopment, Calgary Central Library and renovations to the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.

GEC works across Canada from studios in Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto. Their work includes the large-scale renovation and expansion of Bow Valley College’s north and south campuses downtown.

The design phase of the Campus Centre Redevelopment project will continue through early 2024. Discussions with key stakeholder groups across campus will occur throughout the summer and early fall to inform the design.

♻️ Green for good

(April 23, 2023) Throughout the project, a holistic and sustainable building decommission strategy is being implemented. This includes a thorough assessment of building elements to determine what’s suitable for salvage, resale, donation and recycling.

Partnering with Green Standards, the redevelopment project has diverted 98.9% of old furniture and equipment from the landfill, contributing $95,768 of in-kind donations to support 11 community organizations. The diversion equals offsetting electricity use from 19 homes for a year.

🏗️ Campus Centre is closed

(April 3, 2023) Decommissioning inside the building will continue into the summer. Building demolition will occur in phases to ensure the safe removal of asbestos-containing materials. Chandos Construction is the general contractor for the decommissioning and demolition.

SAIT and AUArts students and employees can access campus recreation resources at the temporary Wellness Centre facility located behind East Hall residence.

Construction progress photos

📸 Aerial photos courtesy of Bird Construction Inc.

aerial view of the taylor family campus centre construction site, two large red cranes are surrounded on the ground with heavy vehicles and construction supplies, a building foundation and superstructure is partially constructed, the SAIT Trojans soccer field is in the background along with a large parking lot
Aug. 19, 2025. Photo courtesy of Bird Construction Inc.
aerial view of the taylor family campus centre construction site, two large red cranes are surrounded on the ground with heavy vehicles and construction supplies, and large mounds of earth, a building foundation is partially constructed, the SAIT Trojans soccer field is in the background along with a large parking lot full of cars
June 17, 2025. Photo courtesy of Bird Construction Inc.
aerial view of the taylor family campus centre construction site, two large red cranes are surrounded on the ground with heavy vehicles and construction supplies, and large mounds of earth, a building foundation is partially constructed, the SAIT Trojans soccer field is in the background along with a large parking lot full of cars
June 4, 2025. Photo courtesy of Bird Construction Inc.
aerial view of the taylor family campus centre construction site, two large red cranes are surrounded on the ground with heavy vehicles and construction supplies, and large mounds of earth, a building foundation is partially constructed, the SAIT Trojans soccer field is in the background along with a large parking lot full of cars
May 14, 2025. Photo courtesy of Bird Construction Inc.
aerial view of the taylor family campus centre construction site, two large red cranes are surrounded on the ground with heavy vehicles and construction supplies, and large mounds of earth, a building foundation is partially constructed, the SAIT Trojans soccer field is in the background along with a large parking lot full of cars
April 22, 2025. Photo courtesy of Bird Construction Inc.
aerial view of the taylor family campus centre construction site, two large red cranes are surrounded on the ground with heavy vehicles and construction supplies, and large mounds of earth, a building foundation is partially constructed, the SAIT Trojans soccer field is in the background along with a large parking lot full of cars
April 14, 2025. Photo courtesy of Bird Construction Inc.
aerial view of the taylor family campus centre construction site, two large red cranes are surrounded on the ground with heavy vehicles and construction supplies, and large mounds of earth, a building foundation is partially constructed, the SAIT Trojans soccer field is in the background along with a large parking lot full of cars
April 8, 2025. Photo courtesy of Bird Construction Inc.
aerial view of the taylor family campus centre construction site, two large red cranes are surrounded on the ground with heavy vehicles and construction supplies, and large mounds of earth, a building foundation is partially constructed, the SAIT Trojans soccer field is in the background along with a large parking lot full of cars
March 24, 2025. Photo courtesy of Bird Construction Inc.
aerial view of the taylor family campus centre construction site, two large red cranes are surrounded on the ground, which is covered in snow, with heavy vehicles and construction supplies, and large mounds of earth, a building foundation is partially constructed, the SAIT Trojans soccer field is in the background, also covered in snow, along with a large parking lot full of cars
March 17, 2025. Photo courtesy of Bird Construction Inc.
aerial view of the taylor family campus centre construction site, two large red cranes are surrounded on the ground with heavy vehicles and construction supplies, and large mounds of earth, a building foundation is partially constructed, the SAIT Trojans soccer field is in the background along with a large parking lot full of cars
March 11, 2025. Photo courtesy of Bird Construction Inc.
aerial view of the taylor family campus centre construction site, a large red crane is surrounded by construction materials and partially completed concrete foundations
Jan. 28, 2025. Photo courtesy of Bird Construction Inc.
group of SAIT students, employees and contractors wearing safety vests and hard hats on the campus centre construction site with a crane and heavy equipment in the background
Third-year Carpenter Apprenticeship class, led by their instructor, Ed Borsje. The group toured the Taylor Family Campus Centre construction site on Jan. 17, 2025.
View of Campus Centre construction site. The Cohos Commons field is covered in snow next to the site. Two large red construction cranes and a mix of construction vehicles, equipment and materials can be seen from overhead. The photo also shows the ctrain platform next to the site. and a full parking lot across from the site.
Dec. 11, 2024. Photo courtesy of Bird Construction Inc.
Aerial view of the Taylor Family Campus Centre construction site with snow on the ground, the downtown Calgary cityscape in the background and a large red construction crane.
Nov. 26, 2024. Photo courtesy of Bird Construction Inc.
aerial view of the taylor family campus centre construction site on a sunny day featuring heavy equipment working on dirt mounds, a large crane and portable construction trailers
Oct. 3, 2024. Photo courtesy of Bird Construction Inc.
aerial view of the taylor family campus centre construction site on a sunny day with the city of Calgary skyline in the background, featuring heavy equipment working on dirt mounds, a large crane and portable construction trailers
Sept. 19, 2024. Photo courtesy of Bird Construction Inc.
aerial view of the taylor family campus centre construction site on a sunny day, featuring heavy equipment working on dirt mounds, a large crane and portable construction trailers, with a view of Heritage Hall in the background
Aug. 29, 2024. Photo courtesy of Bird Construction Inc.
aerial view of the taylor family campus centre construction site on a sunny day, featuring heavy equipment working on dirt mounds, a large crane and portable construction trailers, with a view of downtown calgary in the background
Aug. 8, 2024. Photo courtesy of Bird Construction Inc.
aerial view of the taylor family campus centre construction site on a sunny day, featuring heavy equipment working on dirt mounds, a large crane and portable construction trailers, with a view of downtown calgary in the background
July 19, 2024. Photo courtesy of Bird Construction Inc.
aerial view of the taylor family campus centre construction site on a sunny day, featuring heavy equipment working on dirt mounds and portable construction trailers, with a view of downtown calgary in the background
June 20, 2024. Photo courtesy of Bird Construction Inc.
aerial view of the taylor family campus centre construction site, with a view of downtown calgary in the background
June 7, 2024. Photo courtesy of Bird Construction Inc.
aerial view of the taylor family campus centre construction site, with a view of downtown calgary in the background
April 26, 2024. Photo courtesy of Bird Construction Inc.
View of Campus Centre construction site from the CTrain platform. Heavy machinery moving earth and preparing the site for construction. Heritage Hall is featured in the background
April 9, 2024
View of Campus Centre construction site from the CTrain platform. Heavy machinery moving earth, with a fence and temporary trailer in the foreground
April 9, 2024
View of empty Campus Centre construction site from the CTrain platform, showing large mounds of dirt with Heritage Hall building in the background.
Jan. 31, 2024
View of Campus Centre construction site from the CTrain platform. Large machinery on site moving earth. Other campus buildings are partially visible in the background, with mostly dirt mounds in the foreground.
Jan. 4, 2024
View of Campus Centre construction site from the CTrain platform. Campus buildings, CTrain platform and the Calgary skyline are partially visible. The construction site is mostly dirt mounds.
Jan. 4, 2024
View of Campus Centre construction site from the SAIT Parkade entrance showing snow and ice on the flat dirt site with a lampost in the foreground and the Calgary downtown skyline in the background.
Dec. 20, 2023
View of Campus Centre construction site from the SAIT Parkade entrance showing snow and ice on the flat dirt site with AUArts in the background.
Dec. 20, 2023
Heavy machinery working to demolish the Campus Centre building
Nov. 29, 2023
View of Campus Centre construction site from the CTrain platform. Heavy machinery pulling down building components.
Nov. 23, 2023
View of Campus Centre construction site from the CTrain platform. Heavy machinery pulling down building components
Nov. 16, 2023
View of Campus Centre demolition with heavy equipment pulling down building components with trees in the foreground.
Nov. 9, 2023

Taylor Family Campus Centre news

students in personal protective equipment conduct experiments in a laboratory setting

Province commits $30 million to support health-care education at SAIT

(March 3, 2025) Through Budget 2025, the Government of Alberta has announced a $30 million investment to support SAIT’s Taylor Family Campus Centre, which will include the development of an integrated health-care education component.
Read the news release
a room full of people celebrate as an announcement is made

Taylor Family Campus Centre will bring a new student experience to campus

(May 30, 2024) Details for SAIT’s new Campus Centre were revealed at a celebration on May 30, including news of a generous $30-million gift from the Taylor Family Foundation. 
Read the story
a group of students in taking a selfie together on campus in SAIT's Stan Grad Centre

Video: More than just a building

(May 30, 2024) As a dedicated space for students and community to gather, the Taylor Family Campus Centre will be the front door to SAIT’s campus. It will be a place of learning and growth through shared experiences, training opportunities and student supports. 

Watch the video

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