AME Production Lab with equipment

The architecture, construction and concrete industry management and mechanical engineering departments merged workshops to form a shared 12,000+-square-foot lab space with shared equipment and a shared lab manager.

The AME Production Labs are for use by faculty and currently registered students in these three departments. No commercial use is allowed.

Standard In-Session Semester Hours
  • Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
  • Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Labs and projects throughout the semester may cause the hours to change.

After hours and emergency — call the University Police Department at 605-688-5117.

Using the Lab

  • Safety first. Read and follow all lab and safety policies and procedures.
  • Lab hours will be posted at the beginning of each semester. General hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • No individual shall work in any lab unless directly supervised.
  • Individuals may not work in any lab until they have completed a department-administered shop safety orientation and passed a shop safety exam. Upon passing the exam, the individual will be issued a safety badge. Badges must be worn at all times while in the shop.
  • Individuals are required to sign in and sign out. Before leaving, an individual must have a supervisor check to make sure the areas used have been properly cleaned up.
  • Each student is responsible for cleaning up the shop after completing their work.
  • Do not remove any equipment or tools from the shop.
  • When done working, turn off equipment and return all equipment/tools to their proper locations.
  • The lab and its entrances are monitored at all times by a camera security system.

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