Developing Long Island: SeaWolves Village at Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY Key Civil Engineering (KCE) was contracted by Stony Brook University to provide civil engineering services for a major new housing development on the university’s north campus. The project includes the construction of 600 student beds across five dormitory buildings and two support buildings — comprising seven two-story prefabricated modular structures. The development spans approximately 7 acres, 5.5 of which were previously wooded.

KCE played a central role in the design and coordination of the project, collaborating closely with multiple engineering consultants to deliver a comprehensive package of plans and specifications. Acting as the lead firm, KCE organized and led weekly design and construction meetings with university personnel and the broader project team. KCE’s scope of work included site layout, fire code compliance, retaining wall design, and site grading and stormwater drainage systems. Additionally, the firm was responsible for planning the necessary site improvements and drainage infrastructure to support all buildings.

This development reflects KCE’s ability to lead complex, multidisciplinary projects from concept to construction on a fast-track schedule. The dormitory complex is expected to be completed by the end of 2025, expanding on-campus housing options for Stony Brook students.

Project Team

Civil Engineer: Key Civil Engineering, P.C., RMF Engineering Inc, Greenman Pedersen, Inc.

Developer: Stony Brook University

Architect: 7 Modular Buildings: Modular Genius 

Architect: Utility Building: RMF Engineering Inc

Architect: Stair Towers: S|R Architecture Studio, PC with Lizardos and Elwyn & Palmer Consulting Engineers, PLLC

Landscape Architecture: EDR

Financing: DASNY

General Contractor: SBU Campus Planning Design & Construction

Site Contractor: G&M Earth Moving & Parkline

Mechanical Contractor: SBU in house

Plumbing: SBU in house

Project Info: 

Project Title: SeaWolves Village at Stony Brook University

Project Location: 100 Nicolls Rd. Stony Brook NY, 11794

Project Type: Dormitories (5 Dorm Buildings, 2 Support Buildings & 1 Utility Building)

Project Type: New

Number S/F: 99,278 S/F

Year Started: Fall 2024

Est. Completion Date: December 2025