THE FAR Eastern University said it had completed the construction of its new building which is ready for education under the new normal.

To be called FEU Transformative University Resource Center, the new building will be ready once the government allows the resumption of  face-to-face classes, Engineer Edward Kilakiga, Facilities and Technical Services vice president, said.

Kilakiga added that the Center features innovative and sustainable multi-purpose facilities.

“It is designed to address the special needs of academic initiatives, such as what is envisioned for some [general education] Gen-Ed subjects where plenary lectures with breakout sections will give students the benefits of both expert perspective and close attention by the section teacher,” he said.

“We will abide by the government’s mandate. To meet the Covid19 safety protocols, we will reduce classroom capacity [by half]; partially open windows for fresh air; designate [one-way] foot-traffic lanes on stairways, hallways, and the lobby; set up thermal scanners at entry points; and provide accessible hand washing stations,” he added.

The project was supposed to have been completed in the first quarter of 2020 but it encountered some delays due to restrictions during the enhanced community quarantine period last year.

There is still no specific date for the  inauguration of the new building but FEU said it will be launched in time for the resumption of face-to-face classes.