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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.
University of Nebraska Medical Center Constructs Durham Research Center II
The University of Nebraska Medical Center is constructing the $74 million Durham Research Center II in Omaha. Construction began on the 10-story, 252,179-gsf facility in August of 2006. Featuring 98 technology-rich laboratories, investigator offices, and lab support, the facility will connect to UNMC’s existing Durham Research Center via a covered parkway.
Southern Arkansas University Builds Science and Technology Center
Southern Arkansas University is constructing the $16.7 million University Science and Technology Center in Magnolia, Ark. Slated for completion in 2009, the 64,000-sf facility will house the College of Science and Technology’s departments of biology, chemistry, and physics. The project team includes architectural firm WER and Associates and CDI Contractors, both headquartered in Little Rock.