Malachowsky Hall for Data Science and Information Technology
McClure earned First Place – Municipal in the 2025 CFSEI Design Excellence Awards for its work on the University of Florida’s Malachowsky Hall. Malachowsky Hall for Data Science and Information Technology is a standout example of prefabricated cold-formed steel (CFS) design. McClure served as the specialty CFS engineer for over 170,000 square feet of exterior non-bearing panels, working closely with Kenpat, N-RG Cladding, and the panel fabricator to deliver a fully prefabricated enclosure system.
The design paired CFS wall panels with 3D volumetric aluminum cladding, using a limited number of high-capacity connections to streamline installation. Multistory panels were engineered for efficiency, with standardized jamb and header systems that allowed modular wall and window sections to be swapped interchangeably.
McClure created color-coded drawings, validated the system with a full-scale mock-up, and coordinated all attachment points through BIM to minimize fieldwork. Preinstalled lock-in rails enabled rapid cladding installation, transferring loads directly to the CFS structure without overbuilding the framing.
Malachowsky Hall reflects McClure’s innovative approach to modular CFS systems—delivering a high-performance building envelope with precision and speed.
About McClure
Founded in 1956, McClure has grown to a firm of over 280 professionals in fourteen offices. With a vision of making lives better, McClure brings engineering and development expertise with a collaborative approach to identify the best strategies and solutions to bring our client’s vision to life. We look at every project through the lens of economics by thinking, designing, and building for the future. McClure’s expertise is in guiding clients on making long-term capital investments in the areas of aviation, bridge, community development, construction observation, development, environmental and stormwater, landscape architecture, structural, survey, traffic and safety, transportation, wastewater, and water.