Category: Institutional

Project: Albany State University Billy C. Black Auditorium Project

Location: Billy C. Black Auditorium

Client: Albany State University

Furniture Partner: Division 12 Consulting

Project Type: Institutional

Project Scope: Specification · Procurement · Installation

Project Description

Division 12 Consulting, LLC proudly partnered with Albany State University to furnish the Billy C. Black Auditorium, a premier campus venue designed to support academic programming, performances, and large-scale university events.

For this project, Division 12 provided and installed high-performance acoustical wall panels and auditorium seating, ensuring both functional excellence and an enhanced user experience. The acoustical panels were strategically integrated throughout the space to optimize sound quality, reduce echo, and create a balanced auditory environment suitable for lectures, presentations, and live performances.

In addition, the auditorium seating was carefully selected to deliver durability, comfort, and aesthetic alignment with the university’s vision. The seating layout supports clear sightlines and efficient space utilization while maintaining a high standard of comfort for students, faculty, and guests.

This project reflects Division 12 Consulting’s commitment to delivering thoughtfully designed, performance-driven environments that elevate institutional spaces and support long-term use.

Project: Rams Commons Residence Hall Modernization

Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Client: Winston-Salem State University (WSSU)

Owner Representative: WSSU Department of Design and Construction

Furniture Partner: Division 12 Consulting

Project Type: Higher Education – Student Housing

Project Scope: FF&E Design Support · Specification · Procurement · Installation

Project Description

Division 12 Consulting served as the Furniture Partner, executing the full FF&E scope to align with the facility’s apartment-style configuration. The procurement focused on durable, modern furnishings for the office suite.

Project: Atkins Hall Residence Showroom & Interior Modernization

Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Client: Winston-Salem State University (WSSU)

Owner Representative: WSSU Department of Design and Construction

Furniture Partner: Division 12 Consulting

Project Type: Higher Education – Student Housing

Project Scope: FF&E Design Support · Specification · Procurement · Installation

Project Description

Division 12 Consulting served as the Furniture Partner, managing the full FF&E lifecycle from initial space planning to final “Decoration Day” installation. The scope focused on procuring durable, institutional-grade furnishings that offer the flexibility required for modern student lifestyles. By coordinating closely with WSSU Facilities Management, the team ensured that Atkins Hall provides a welcoming, safe, and future-ready environment that supports student retention and academic success within the historic heart of the campus.

Division 12 Consulting (CBI, Inc.) was proud to furnish the iconic 100,000-square-foot Performing Arts Center & Educational Complex at Bethune-Cookman University. This dynamic facility anchors the university’s academic and cultural presence while also serving as a regional destination for conferences and the performing arts.

Client: Bethune-Cookman University
Furnishings Provided By: Division 12 Consulting (CBI, Inc.)
Square Footage: 100,000 sq. ft.
Capacity: 2,500-seat auditorium

Key Features & Functions:

• A 2,500-seat main auditorium, engineered for acoustic excellence and equipped for a variety of performances—from national concerts to off-Broadway productions.

• Multipurpose functionality, accommodating academic lectures, community forums, conferences, and large-scale entertainment events.

• Administrative and support areas, including:

  • Executive boardroom

  • President’s suite

  • Conference center

  • Dressing rooms and green rooms

  • Administrative offices for facility and event operations

Division 12 delivered high-quality, durable, and aesthetically cohesive furnishings across all functional zones, supporting both daily use and high-profile events. The project reinforces our commitment to furnishing premier educational institutions and performing arts venues with flexible, forward-thinking solutions.

A vibrant hub of student life, the Albany State University Student Center brings together essential campus amenities under one roof, serving as a dynamic centerpiece for student engagement, learning, and community.

Strategically designed to enhance recruitment and enrollment efforts, the center offers students an inviting space to gather, study, and socialize. Its architectural design capitalizes on the natural topography, gracefully cascading down a hillside and connecting pedestrian pathways with a major cross street, seamlessly integrating into the fabric of the campus.

The building’s façade echoes the existing campus architecture, reinforcing a strong sense of identity and place while elevating the student experience.

Key Details

• Size: 53,000 square feet

• Completion: 2011

• Design Architect: Moody Nolan

• Architect of Record: Vincent Pope Architects

• Furniture Dealer: Division 12 Consulting (CBI, Inc.)

Awards & Recognition

• Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia – Innovation Award for Design and Planning

• American School & University Educational Interiors Showcase – Outstanding Design

• Learning by Design – Citation of Excellence Award

As part of the transformative Science and Engineering Complex at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Gorrie Hall represents the second phase of UAB’s ambitious expansion to support STEM innovation. This five-story, 110,000-square-foot academic facility will serve as the new home for the School of Engineering, integrating cutting-edge laboratory spaces, collaborative learning environments, and modern instructional areas.

Division 12 Consulting was proud to provide the classroom furnishings for Gorrie Hall, delivering functional, high-performance solutions aligned with UAB’s commitment to future-focused education. Our scope included the supply of ergonomic seating, adaptable desks, and technology-integrated furniture designed to support dynamic instruction and interdisciplinary collaboration.

This project underscores our longstanding partnership with UAB and highlights our continued role in enhancing academic spaces that prepare students for success in a technology-driven world.

The FVSU Houston Stallworth Agricultural Research Building Furniture Project involves the procurement and installation of high-quality, functional, and modern furniture solutions to support the renovation of Fort Valley State University’s Agricultural Research facility. This project is designed to enhance the learning, research, and collaboration environments within the Houston Stallworth Building by outfitting laboratories, classrooms, offices, and common areas with durable and ergonomic furnishings. The scope includes furniture selection, space planning, delivery, and installation, with an emphasis on supporting the university’s mission of innovation in agricultural science and education.

The Drake State Workforce Skills Training Center, a key component of the Alabama Community College System’s ASPIRE 2030 initiative, is designed to bolster the aerospace and manufacturing sectors. The facility comprises two 50,000 sq. ft. buildings, totaling 100,000 sq. ft., and features specialized labs for welding, machine tools, industrial electronics, additive manufacturing, as well as classrooms and administrative offices. This state-of-the-art center aims to provide advanced training and support to meet the evolving needs of these critical industries.