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Henderson State University Opens Nursing Instruction Building
Henderson State University opened its 11,773-sf nursing instruction building in March of 2009 in Arkadelphia, Ark. The facility features simulation laboratories for skills training, classrooms, offices, conference rooms, and a computer lab. Construction began on the building in April of 2008. The facility was designed by Stuck Associate Architects and built by Seale Construction Company.
University of Central Florida Breaks Ground on Physical Sciences Phase Two
The University of Central Florida will break ground in March of 2009 on the second phase of the Physical Sciences Building in Orlando. Housing chemistry and physics research labs and offices, the $30 million facility will be connected to the first Physical Sciences facility by an atrium. The four-story, 62,000-sf project will be constructed with isolated slabs to protect sensitive instrumentation from vibrations. LEED sustainable design certification will be sought for the facility, which will feature daylighting and a green roof.
Zuellig Pharma Opens Singapore Facility
ZUELLIG Pharma opened a $40 million distribution center in Singapore in early March of 2009. Housing the company’s Specialty Solutions Group, the facility will enable Zuellig to expand clinical trials operations in Asia.
Strathclyde University Builds Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences
Strathclyde University is constructing the £35 million Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences in Glasgow. Designed by Sheppard Robson, the 8,000-sm multidisciplinary facility will support drug discovery and pharmaceutical R&D as well as housing the departments of physiology, bioscience, immunology, pharmaceutical sciences, and pharmacology. The six-story project will include a 160-seat teaching lab, research labs, interactive write-up spaces, and a pharmaceutical cleanroom.
Jacksonville University Breaks Ground on Marine Science Research Institute
Jacksonville University broke ground on the $11 million Marine Sciences Research Institute in late February of 2009 in Jacksonville, Fla. The 30,000-sf riverfront facility will support research on water quality, dredging, and marine mammal preservation with laboratories, a classroom, and a teaching pontoon. Completion is slated for late 2010. The architect for the two-story building is Rink Design. The LEED certified project will feature solar panels and a rainwater drainage system.