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Industry News
Infinity Breaks Ground on Cleanroom Facility
Infinity Cleanroom Solutions broke ground on an 11,500-sf molding and assembly plant in December of 2008. Providing certified Class 100,000 and 10,000 cleanroom space, the project represents an expansion of the manufacturer’s existing campus in Mount Vernon, Ind. Completion is expected in June of 2009.
Cooper University Hospital Opens Pavilion
Cooper University Hospital opened the first five floors of the $220 million Pavilion in December of 2008. Located in Camden, N.J., the 10-story building features 12 surgical suites, 33 private inpatient rooms, a 30-bed intensive care unit, a healing garden, and a three-story atrium. The top five floors will be finished as needed. The project was designed by Ewing Cole.
MedBuild Provides Modular Imaging Facilities
MedBuild announced a new product line of imaging buildings in December of 2008. The modular facilities are designed to accommodate specific pieces of imaging equipment for all manufacturers. Designed to fast track the acquisition of new imaging equipment for both manufacturers and radiologists, the buildings are pre-configured and include RF and magnetic shielding. The modular facilities enable institutions to specify the device and have a turnkey solution for imaging equipment housing. MedBuild, the healthcare division of Modular Space Corporation, is based in Berwyn, Pa.
Cambridge Architectural Introduces Solucent Mesh Shading System
Cambridge Architectural, a provider of sustainable architectural mesh systems, introduced Solucent™ in fall of 2008. Solucent is an energy-saving and daylighting mesh shading system for building exteriors and interiors. Providing an aesthetic and effective energy and light management solution, Solucent mesh shading systems reduce solar heat gain by shading the sun, leading to significant savings on cooling costs. Mesh is also a versatile daylighting material which can allow the desired amount of natural light through, reducing the need for electric light.
University of Oklahoma Builds National Cancer Institute
The University of Oklahoma Cancer Institute is slated for completion in summer of 2009. The $210 million, 220,000-sf National Cancer Institute is located at Oklahoma Health Center in Oklahoma City. Construction began on the seven-story project in early 2008.