C.W. Driver Companies Completes Student Housing, Dining, and Wellness Facilities at CSU Dominguez Hills

The 288-bed Student Housing & Dining Commons, 69,400-square-foot Health, Wellness and Recreation Center and a new SCE switchyard mark a decade of work on the Carson campus

CARSON, Calif. (November 5, 2026) - C.W. Driver Companies, a leading builder in California since 1919, celebrated the grand opening of two new facilities atCalifornia State University, Dominguez Hills. A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the completion of the newStudent Housing & Dining Commons and Health, Wellness and Recreation Center, along with significant campus infrastructure upgrades. These developments will support student health and social connection.

“Student wellness facilities are just as important as academic buildings,” said John Kately, project executive at C.W. Driver Companies. “We are grateful to continue our longstanding relationship with CSU Dominguez Hills to deliver facilities that will champion students in all areas of life.”

The Health, Wellness, and Recreation Center

The center provides a holistic approach to student well-being through physical, mental, emotional, and cognitive support programs and services. The 69,400 square-foot building includes social spaces on all three floors that provide seamless access to activities and campus resources. Robust athletic facilities, including a fitness center, elevated jogging track, standard-sized basketball court, multi-activity court, and a new resort style swimming pool with hydrotherapy spa, encourage physical activity and connection among students. The Wellness Center is designed to achieve a LEED Gold rating.

Student Housing & Dining Commons

The design-build project comprises 63,140 square feet of student housing that features 288 beds with room types spanning single, double, and triple-occupancy. The 17,500 square-foot Dining Commons is located west of the four-story housing structure and is set to create a communal experience. It can host 350 students at a time and provides a blend of international, and grilled food selections and main and outdoor dining. The Dining Commons is designed to achieve a LEED Silver equivalent rating for energy and environmental performance.  

Heat Pump & Campus Electrical Infrastructure Upgrades

The Heat Pump Project and Electrical Infrastructure project at CSU Dominguez Hills consisted of the installation of new heat pump equipment as part of a campus-wide infrastructure modernization effort. The project included upgrades to the campus electrical distribution system through a new utility switchyard, transformers, and switchgear to support efficient building operations and enhance campus utility reliability.

“Over the past decade, C.W. Driver has played an important role in enhancing the campus experience at CSU Dominguez Hills,” said Yancey Modesto, associate vice president, facilities planning, design, and construction at CSU Dominguez Hills. “We’re confident that these new facilities will foster new connections and support our students throughout their time here.”

Other facilities completed for CSU Dominguez Hills include theInnovation & Instruction Building and Science & Innovation Building.

Project Facts

Owner: California State University, Dominguez Hills

Builder: C.W. Driver Companies

Architect: Steinberg Hart (housing/dining), LPA (wellness)

Delivery method: Design-build (housing/dining); CM @ Risk (wellness)

Student Housing: 63,140 sq. ft., 288 beds

Dining Commons: 17,500 sq. ft., 350-seat capacity

Health, Wellness and Recreation Center: 69,400 sq. ft., three floors

Completion: October 2026

Location: Carson, California

About C.W. Driver Companies

C.W. Driver Companies is a premier builder serving California since 1919. In 2019, the historic company proudly celebrated its 100-year anniversary. As a leader in general contracting and construction management services, C.W. Driver Companies are on the cutting edge across a broad spectrum of industries, including education, commercial/office, technology, healthcare/biomedical, mixed-use, assisted living, entertainment, retail, industrial and civic. Ranked in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 General Contractors (2026), C.W. Driver Companies has the ability to build a variety of projects, from large tenant improvements to small renovations and specialized projects through its affiliate Driver SPG. C.W. Driver Companies has offices located in Los Angeles, Rancho Cucamonga, Anaheim, and San Diego. For more information, please visitwww.cwdriver.com.

Source: C.W. Driver Companies.