FIU's Shaham Academic Medical Center Under Construction in Miami

The Helen and Jacob Shaham Academic Medical Center is under construction at FIU's Modesto A. Maidique Campus, near SW 107th Avenue and SW 10th Street. The seven-story, 163,000-square-foot building will house academic, research, and outpatient healthcare space. FIU is developing the project, with Stantec as architect.

A groundbreaking was held May 27, 2026, with completion expected by end of 2028. Reported cost is $162 million, funded in part by a $158 million state appropriation and a $30 million gift from the Shahams. Some sources cite total costs above $200 million.

The facility will include academic learning spaces, an ambulatory surgery center, diagnostic imaging, same-day surgery, infusion services, an outpatient retail pharmacy, and multi-specialty clinics. Baptist Health South Florida will provide care and manage operations. The building is the first phase of FIU's expanding clinical enterprise.

Stantec is handling architecture, medical planning, and sustainability consulting. A Robins & Morton and Thornton Construction joint venture is general contractor, with Hammes as project manager. The project targets LEED Gold, with SOCOTEC supporting sustainability consulting.