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Boston University Completes BSL-4 Laboratory
Boston University Medical Center’s $198 million BSL-4 laboratory at BioSquare in Boston will reach completion by October of 2008. Housing the National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories, the seven-story, 192,000-sf facility will open in April of 2009. The project contractors are McCarthy and Turner Construction.
Wildeck Introduces New Knock-Down Stairs
Wisconsin manufacturer Wildeck has introduced an economical and modular Knock-Down Stair system that can be easily assembled on the job site and installed in virtually any facility, including those where space is limited. Wildeck's new KD Stairs – available in 1/8" increments from 3 ft. to 12 ft. in height – provide an ideal solution for access to elevated platforms and mezzanines, to rack and shelving systems, and for incorporation into Pick Modules.
Grady Health Breaks Ground on Hugh Spalding Pediatric Facility
Grady Health System broke ground in August of 2008 on a new $3.4-million facility at Hughes Spalding Children's Hospital in Atlanta. The four-story pediatric hospital is expected to open in 2010. Housing 24 inpatient beds, the project will include an emergency department and specialty clinics. Hughes Spalding is managed by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
University of Illinois Dedicates Expanded Micro and Nanotechnology Laboratory
The University of Illinois dedicated the newly renovated and expanded Micro and Nanotechnology Laboratory (MNTL) in Urbana-Champaign on September 4, 2008. The $18 million project created additional laboratory, classroom, research, and meeting facilities. The expansion will support research for the National Science Foundation-funded Center for Compound Semiconductor Microelectronics. The MNTL houses research laboratories for micro and nanoelectronics, nanophotonics and optoelectronics, nanomedicine and bionanotechnology, MEMS/NEMS, and integrated systems research.
Worcester Polytechnic Opens Sustainable Residence Hall
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) opened its new sustainably-designed residence hall in Worcester, Mass., on August 25, 2008. Designed by Cannon Design of Boston and constructed by Gilbane Building Company, the apartment-style residence includes technology suites, fitness facilities, and wireless access. LEED Gold certification will be sought for the project, which features a green roof and ample natural lighting.