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Nationwide Children's Hospital Breaks Ground on Research Facility
Nationwide Children’s Hospital will break ground in early 2010 on its third research facility in Columbus, Ohio. Part of an $840 million expansion plan, the $93 million Research III building will be constructed adjacent to the existing Wexner Institute for Pediatric Research and Research II. The six-story, 225,000-sf facility is slated for completion in 2012. LEED sustainable design certification will be sought for the project.
Athens State University Expands Science Facility
Athens State University will complete its renovation of Waters Hall in Athens, Ala., in early 2010. The project will expand the existing 25,000-sf facility to approximately 40,000 sf. The completed science building will provide 12 laboratories, eight instructional spaces, and 16 faculty offices.
Imperial Valley College Opens Science Building
Imperial Valley College opened its 69,187-sf science building in January of 2010. Located in Imperial, Calif., the 2700 Building houses 12 science labs, nine technology-rich classrooms, and a planetarium. The LEED-certified facility features energy-efficient building systems and low-flow water fixtures.
Integrated Sensing Systems Expands in Ypsilanti
Integrated Sensing Systems initiated an expansion of its Ypsilanti facilities in January of 2010. The project includes renovation of an existing 15,700-sf building and the addition of 5,200-sf. The expansion will support increased manufacturing of MEMS (microelectromechanical sensor) components.
Syntec Optics Opens Cleanroom
Syntec Optics opened a new Class 10,000 cleanroom in January of 2010 in Pavilion, N.Y. The facility will support assembly and testing of precision polymer and glass optical systems.