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San Diego City College Plans Science Building
San Diego City College has selected Rudolph and Sletten to construct its 73,000-sf science building. Designed by Harley Ellis Devereaux, the facility will house classrooms and laboratories for physical and life sciences including biology, botany, microbiology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, marine biology, and oceanography. Construction will begin in early 2010.
National Coatings Opens Center for Technical Innovation
National Coatings opened the Center for Technical Innovation in Camarillo, Calif., in late June of 2009. The state-of-the-art R&D laboratory is equipped with advanced instrumentation for the creation of energy efficient roofing and coating technologies.
William Carey University Builds College of Osteopathic Medicine
William Carey University is building the College of Osteopathic Medicine in Hattiesburg, Miss. Slated for occupancy in fall of 2010, the first phase is comprised of a 46,000-sf facility housing classrooms and laboratories. The second and third phases will reach completion in 2014 providing teaching amphitheaters, conference rooms, and administrative offices. The total construction cost for the project is $11 million.
University of British Columbia Renovates Biological Sciences Complex
The University of British Columbia is planning to renovate two buildings of the Biological Sciences Complex in Vancouver, Canada. Designed by Acton Ostry Architects with RFD (Research Facilities Design) as laboratory design consultant, this upgrade work will consist of a total of 61,670-nsf of laboratory and laboratory support space. Together, these buildings will house research labs, bioimaging facilities, aquatic animal holding, classrooms, and academic offices.
GE Plans Advanced Manufacturing and Software Technology Center
General Electric Co. is planning to build the $100 million Advanced Manufacturing and Software Technology Center in Van Buren Township, Mich. Sited to provide a revitalization of the Detroit area's manufacturing sector, the 100,000-sf R&D facility will house up to 1,200 engineers and researchers engaged in the development of clean energy technologies.