EDiS Company is proud to announce that the Wilmington University Farnan School of Law has received a 2026 Construction Excellence Award from the Delaware Contractors Association (DCA). The annual awards program recognizes outstanding construction projects throughout Delaware that demonstrate exceptional craftsmanship, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.
Located on Wilmington University’s Brandywine Campus, the new $28 million, 51,000-square-foot facility provides a sophisticated academic environment designed to prepare the next generation of legal professionals. The three-story building combines traditional legal education with modern technology and hands-on learning opportunities.
The School of Law features four auditorium-style lecture halls, a library, collaborative study areas, and advanced audiovisual systems supporting in-person and hybrid instruction. Two fully equipped courtrooms give students an authentic setting to practice real-world legal proceedings. To ensure the spaces reflected the functionality of a working courtroom, the project team visited the Wilmington Courthouse and incorporated its design elements into the finished facility.
A dramatic three-story lobby serves as the building’s architectural centerpiece, featuring a circular staircase, glass railings, and an open gathering space designed to accommodate university events.
The Farnan School of Law presented unique construction challenges, from difficult site conditions to evolving design requirements and complex building systems. Through careful planning and close collaboration with Wilmington University and the design team, EDiS successfully navigated these challenges while maintaining the University’s vision for the facility.
EDiS’ AMP team played an important role in the project’s success, using Building Information Modeling (BIM) to identify potential conflicts and coordinate solutions before construction. As the project evolved, EDiS worked closely with trade partners to accommodate design changes, manage procurement, and maintain construction progress. This collaborative approach helped deliver a high-quality facility that meets the University’s educational needs.
Completed in September 2025, the Farnan School of Law reflects the craftsmanship and collaboration required to deliver a complex educational facility. More importantly, it represents Wilmington University’s continued investment in providing students with an exceptional legal education and a space that will serve future generations of legal professionals.
We extend our sincere appreciation to Wilmington University for its partnership and to the architects, engineers, and trade partners whose expertise helped make this project a reality.
A special congratulations and thank you to our EDiS Wilmington University School of Law team for their hard work and commitment throughout the project. This recognition is well deserved!
