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Algonquin College Breaks Ground on Centre for Construction Excellence
Algonquin College broke ground in October of 2009 on the $77 million Centre for Construction Excellence in Ottawa. Designed by Diamond and Schmitt Architects in collaboration with Edward J. Cuhaci and Associates, the 180,000-sf facility will house classrooms, studios, laboratories, and shops. The LEED Platinum certified facility will function as a teaching laboratory for sustainable construction. Completion is slated for fall of 2011.
Bridgewater State College Breaks Ground on Mathematics and Science Center
Bridgewater State College broke ground on a $98.7 million expansion and renovation of its Mathematics and Science Center on October 30, 2009. Designed by Payette, the project will create a 213,000-sf facility for new programs, technology, and laboratories while accommodating the college's ten-fold increase in enrolled students since the center was built in 1964.
Arthropod-Borne Animal Disease Research Lab Relocates to Kansas
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Arthropod-Borne Animal Disease Research Laboratory is relocating to Manhattan, Kan. The facility is expected to open in August of 2010. Previously located in Laramie, Wyo., the laboratory will support research on livestock diseases spread by insects and arachnids.
Oklahoma State University Constructs Bellmon Research Center
Oklahoma State University is constructing the $70 million Henry Bellmon Research Center in Stillwater. Construction began the 124,000-sf facility in July of 2007 and completion is slated for fall of 2010. Comprised of three above-ground floors and a basement, the interdisciplinary facility will accommodate research in biodiversity, biophysics, photonics, synthetic chemistry, and advanced materials.
Notre Dame University Opens Innovation Park
Notre Dame University celebrated the opening of the $13 million Innovation Park in October of 209. Located in South Bend, Ind., the 55,000-sf facility houses over 30,000-sf of laboratory space, customizable offices, and conference rooms. Construction began on the business incubator in October of 2008. Innovation Park will provide research space for the Midwest Institute of Nanotechnology Development (MIND), an organization comprised of scientists from Notre Dame, Purdue University, Penn State University, The University of Illinois, and The University of Michigan.