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UC San Diego Breaks Ground on Oceanography Facilities
The University of California, San Diego broke ground on two laboratory facilities at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla in September of 2009. Supported by over $100 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the 120,000-sf National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Southwest Fisheries Science Center is expected to reach completion in 2011. Additionally, construction will begin in early 2011 on a $26 million research facility for marine ecosystem forecasting.
Baptist Memorial Plans Jonesboro Replacement Hospital
Baptist Memorial Health Care will begin construction in spring of 2010 on a $200 million hospital in Jonesboro, Ark. The 250-bed replacement facility is slated for completion in spring of 2013. The architect for the 500,000-sf project is Earl Swensson Associates of Nashville.
University of Limerick Builds Medical School
The University of Limerick will begin construction in fall of 2009 on a €16 million medical School in Limerick, Ireland. The 4,091-sm facility will house classrooms, lecture halls, and laboratories for physician training. Completion is slated for September of 2010. The general contractor for the project is P.E. Elliot & Company.
UMass Amherst Dedicates Integrated Sciences Building
The University of Massachusetts Amherst dedicated the $114.5 million Integrated Sciences Building in September of 2009. The 157,000-sf facility houses 85,000-sf of laboratory and classroom space, a 300-seat auditorium, interaction areas, and advanced imaging suites. The sustainably-designed project promotes interdisciplinary teaching and research by integrating the life, chemical, and physical sciences. Construction of the four-story facility was completed in January of 2009.
UA Breaks Ground for National Polymer Innovation Center
The University of Akron broke ground on the $13.2 million National Polymer Innovation Center in September of 2009 in Akron, Ohio. The 42,750-sf facility will house ten technology-rich laboratories and high bay space for the development of advanced materials. The National Polymer Innovation Center will enable faculty, students, and industry partners to engage in biomaterials synthesis, biosensors and biodevices design, and photovoltaic and membrane fabrication. Completion is expected in June of 2010.