IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Future Tech building on Thursday, August 1, at 9:30 a.m. The community is invited to attend and participate in the celebration.

After a three-year effort, the construction of the two-level, 88,000 square foot energy, innovation, and technology building has begun on the north end of campus. The State of Idaho Department of Public Works (DPW) selected Andersen Construction as the General Contractor for the project at a total cost of approximately $50 million. The money is being provided by state funds and generous donations from the private sector.