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Van Andel Institute Expands in Grand Rapids
The Van Andel Institute is constructing a second research building on its campus in Grand Rapids, Mich. The $175 million, 240,000-sf facility was designed by Rafael Vinoly Architects of New York. The eight-story building will house neurological and translational research laboratories, the Van Andel Graduate School, and space for Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine. The joint venture construction team is Owen-Ames-Kimball Company of Grand Rapids and The Hunt Construction Group.
Clarian Health Expands La Porte Community Health Center
Clarian Health broke ground on a $1.2 million expansion of La Porte Hospital Community Health Center (CHC) in November of 2008. Located in La Porte, Ind., the project will create six additional exam rooms, a laboratory, and a community education classroom. The expansion will enable CHC to provide additional outpatient care, imaging, diagnostic treatment, and dental services. Completion is slated for October of 2009.
BATF Breaks Ground on Explosives Training and Research Center
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms broke ground on the National Center for Explosives Training and Research in Huntsville, Ala., in November of 2008. Slated for completion in 2010, the facility is located at the Redstone Arsenal and will include three explosive ranges, eight classrooms, a conference room, laboratories, and offices.
Uniontown Hospital Builds Inpatient Tower
Uniontown Hospital will construct a $59 million inpatient tower on its healthcare campus in Uniontown, Pa. The 100,000-sf project will feature 56 private patient rooms. The expansion will enable outpatient services to be centralized and will enhance hospital access.
University of Toronto Designs Integrated School of Management
The University of Toronto will begin construction on the $92 million Rotman School of Management in spring of 2009. Designed for maximum integration, the nine-story building will support progressive business education with new classrooms, research institutes, a 400-seat event facility, and social interaction spaces. The LEED-certified facility is being designed by Kuwabara Payne McKenna Blumberg Architects (KPMB). Completion is expected in 2011.