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University of Hawaii Hilo Builds College of Pharmacy
The University of Hawaii Hilo is constructing a $50 million facility for the College of Pharmacy. The four-building complex is sited on ten acres and will provide teaching and research labs, classrooms, and offices. The project broke ground in October of 2008 with occupancy expected in fall of 2009.
AIA Announces Healthcare Design Awards
The American Institute of Architects Healthcare Design Awards recipients for 2009 were announced in August of 2009. Recognition was given to Providence North Portland Clinic, designed by Mahlum, and to Oregon Health and Science University’s Peter O. Kohler Pavilion, designed by Perkins and Will. Both facilities are located in Portland, Ore.
State of New York Plans Biocontainment Laboratory
The State of New York is planning to construct a $40 million laboratory at the Harriman Research and Technology Campus in Albany. As the home of the State Food Laboratory and the State Metrology Laboratory, the 70,000-sf building will house advanced instrumentation and BSL-3 biocontainment laboratories. The three-story facility will be designed and built by the State Office of General Services. LEED Silver certification will be sought for the project, which will feature energy recovery systems and a reflective roof.
Billings Clinic Opens Comprehensive Cancer Center
Billings Clinic opened its 50,000-sf comprehensive cancer center in August of 2009 in Billings, Mont. The four-story facility houses two linear accelerators. Billings Clinic treats approximately 1,600 patients annually for cancer, many of whom participate in clinical trials research.
General Motors Builds Brownstown Township Manufacturing Plant
General Motors has been awarded $241 million in stimulus funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to support facilities development and R&D, including construction of a battery assembly plant in Brownstown Township. Mich. Ford received $100 million in grants and Chrysler will receive approximately $70 million. The funding was awarded by the Department of Energy to support the Electric Drive Vehicle Battery and Component Manufacturing Initiative.