The building, which formally housed the performing arts program, now provides a modern academic facility to the Department of English. The UMTV station and Eaton Broadcast Center are located in building and remained occupied and functional throughout construction. The project also included a new Satellite Central Utility Building (SCUB).

The University of Maryland first hired JVS in the fall of 2005 as the CM at risk for the extensive renovation of the Tawes building for the English department...we are very pleased with JVS as a CM and based on this very positive experience, have selected JVS for numerous other projects. We hope we will continue working together for many years on future projects.
Linda Clark
Former Assistant Director of the University of Maryland College Park Capital Projects