New Residence Hall for the University of Northern Alabama

Forming the Future

As enrollment grows at the University of Northern Alabama, so does the need for modern student housing. MEVA Formwork Systems is proud to support AIC Concrete Construction on the university’s new 7-story residence hall in Florence, Alabama – bringing efficient, high-performance formwork solutions to a project that will house nearly 200 students.

The 54,000-sq.ft. facility will feature double-occupancy rooms with private bathrooms, community study spaces, a campus convenience store, laundry facilities, and even an ICC-500 rated storm shelter for added safety. A residence director’s apartment within the complex ensures close connection between student life and campus leadership.

AIC Concrete, the contractor leading the foundation and vertical structure work, brought their client-first values and skilled craftsmanship to this high-profile university project. Known for delivering exceptional results on commercial foundations, slabs, and retaining walls – including for notable brands like Buc-ee’s – AIC turned to MEVA to streamline the structural forming process.

To meet the demands of a multi-story concrete structure with a tight schedule and evolving floorplans, MEVA provided a combination of MevaLite formwork and MEVA32 shoring systems – both chosen for their strength, light weight, and labor efficiency.

Tall walls with fewer job-built fillers
Lightweight yet durable, the MevaLite system enabled crews to pour tall walls with fewer job-built fillers, reducing setup time and material waste. Its modular design simplified adjustments in the field, giving AIC the flexibility they needed as the project progressed.

There is less requirement for job-built fillers when using MevaLite. It is light and strong, giving us the ability to do tall walls with ease.

Keith Thompson, AIC Superintendent

The MEVA32 shoring system offered strength comparable to heavier traditional shoring frames but with the added benefit of being significantly lighter. This made repositioning easier and faster-saving on both labor and time while ensuring structural safety during vertical construction.

Keith Thompson’s collaboration with MEVA underscores the importance of reliable equipment and engineering support on fast-paced institutional projects.

As the University of Northern Alabama prepares to welcome students into this new residence hall, MEVA is proud to have played a role in creating a structure built not just with concrete, but with care, precision, and purpose.

Featured Products:

• MevaLite wall formwork
• MEVA32 Shoring

Project:
Residence Hall, University of Northern Alabama, Florence

Contractors:
AIC Concrete Construction

Engineering and support:
MEVA Formwork Systems, Inc., Springfield, OH