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Monash Health Constructs Translational Research Facility
Monash Health has selected Lend Lease Building as the construction manager for the 134,550-sf Monash Translational Research Facility in Melbourne, Australia. Created in partnership with Monash University, Monash Institute of Medical Research, and Prince Henry’s Institute, the $76 million project will accommodate research on cancer, neurology, inflammatory and infectious diseases, and endocrinology and metabolism. Construction will begin in 2014 with completion expected in late 2015.
Auburn University Constructs College of Osteopathic Medicine
Auburn University began building the $20 million Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) in December of 2013. Located in the Auburn Research Park, the 90,400-sf facility will provide classrooms, laboratories, small group interaction areas, and a technology center. The general contractor for the project is Brasfield & Gorrie. Completion is expected by summer of 2015.
University of Texas Medical Branch Designs Galveston Research Facility
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston is designing a $42 million research facility to replace a building damaged by Hurricane Ike in 2008. The six-story, 93,000-sf project will provide laboratories, research support space, and mechanical areas. Construction is expected to begin by March of 2015 with completion following in summer of 2017.
Methodist Healthcare Expands in San Antonio
Methodist Healthcare is initiating a $200 million expansion of its San Antonio campus. Adding approximately 500,000 sf to Methodist Hospital and Methodist Children's Hospital, the project involves construction of two new patient towers in the South Texas Medical Center. Over 90 percent of the facilities' inpatient space will be converted to private rooms and both emergency departments will be enlarged. Completion is expected in 2017.
Cook Children's Medical Center Expands in Fort Worth
Cook Children’s Medical Center will begin construction in January of 2014 on a $349 million expansion of its Fort Worth campus. The project includes construction of a six-story, 314,000-sf tower and a two-story, 16,560-sf utility plant. A cardiology center, additional exam rooms, and lab space will be built. Cook's existing facility will also be renovated; the emergency department will be expanded and surgical suites will be enlarged and upgraded. Construction of the tower and utility plant will reach completion in late 2017, with internal renovations finishing in 2018.