Official 4K Time-Lapse: George Mason University's Life Science and Engineering Building

Watch the complete construction of George Mason University’s Life Sciences and Engineering Building in Fairfax, Virginia. EarthCam documented the progress from July 2022 through March 2025, capturing the transformation of this cutting-edge facility designed to support innovation in STEM education and research.

Constructed by Skanska, the 135,000-square-foot building features advanced instructional labs, classrooms, collaborative research spaces, and state-of-the-art equipment to support fields such as biology, chemistry, bioengineering, and mechanical engineering. The new facility will also serve as a hub for Mason’s College of Engineering and Computing and the College of Science, helping to grow the pipeline of highly skilled STEM professionals.

Experience the full journey of this innovative campus addition through EarthCam’s 4K time-lapse.