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Texas NeuroRehab Center will break ground on a $6.5-million expansion of its long-term acute care unit at its South Austin facility in March of 2004. Increasing bed count from 31 to 47, the 9,200-sf project will add patient rooms and an indoor therapeutic pool. The project team consists of LZT Architects of Austin and general contractor American Construction LP. Completion is expected by year-end. Texas NeuroRehab specializes in the treatment of traumatic brain injury and neurological illnesses.

Maryland Regional Cancer Care is opening a $5-million oncology radiation clinic in Bowie, Md. in mid-March 2004. The 5,000-sf facility will provide a range of cancer treatments including high-dose rate and intensity-modulated therapy.

Bryn Mawr Hospital opened its $7.5 million “Comprehensive Breast Center” on the first floor of the Founder’s Bank Building in Philadelphia in early February. Including renovation of the cancer center and the imaging center, the project features state-of-the-art digital mammography, MRI, and ultrasound devices. The facility will also provide treatment consultations, osteoporosis testing, risk assessment, and prevention programs.

Edward Waters College has selected the Jacksonville office of Skanska USA Building as construction manager for its campus expansion in Jacksonville, Fla. The six building expansion includes a multipurpose athletic building for court games, a library, classrooms, retail shops, a 200-room dormitory, and a hotel. The expansion will proceed in phases. Four facilities are currently being designed and construction is scheduled to start in early 2004 and will reach completion for the incoming 2005 fall class. A second wave of construction will follow close behind.

The Ohio Supreme Court moved into its new Columbus facility in early February 2004 upon completion of a three-year, $83-million renovation. Formerly the Ohio Departments Building, the renovated facility will also house the Court of Claims and the Board of Discipline and Grievances.