Since breaking ground on August 28, 2025, construction of the Annette N. Shelby Health and Science Innovation Center has become part of daily life at Spring Hill College. While the project is widely seen as beneficial for the future of the college, students say early morning noise has been the most noticeable impact.

Senior Michal Goral, a Spring Hill student, said construction activity is most noticeable during weekday mornings. “There are some noises, and the road is closed there,” he said. “It’s usually during working hours, especially around 8 or 9 a.m.” Despite this, Goral said the disruption is limited, and the speed of construction is impressive. “It’s incredibly fast. Every time you ride by, something new is happening.”

Freshman Ectoras Menelaou, who lives in nearby apartments, said the noise has not been a major issue. “I hear them very early in the morning,” Menelaou said, “but it’s not very disturbing,” Menelaou added that watching the building rise has been a positive experience. “I see it growing, and it makes me happy.”

Health science student Amaury Bethuel said the fast pace of construction stands out to him because he passes the site daily. “I see it every day when I go to the cafe,” Bethuel said. “It’s going very fast. It’s impressive.” He added that the new facility could improve student motivation. “With better equipment and more space, you want to study more and go to class more.”

The $35 million, 57,000 square foot building is expected to be completed by spring 2027. While construction has brought temporary morning noise, students agree that the rapid progress and long-term benefits outweigh the inconvenience.