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Merck Expands Facilities
Merck is developing a 300,000-sf research center in Boston slated for completion in 2004. Merck is also adding 35,000 sf to its 128,000-sf San Diego facility.
Titan Plans Anne Arundel County Facility
Titan, a San Diego-based telecom consultant, has pre-leased 157,000 sf in a planned facility at Anne Arundel County’s National Business Park. Construction is expected to break ground in the second quarter of 2003 on the $26-million facility; delivery is slated for the second quarter of 2004. Corporate Office Properties Trust is the owner and developer of the project. Titan is a provider of communication and information systems services and solutions to the federal government and intelligence agencies.
Catholic University Opens Pryzbyla Student Center
Catholic University celebrated the official opening of the Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center in Washington on April 10, 2003. The 104,000-sf, $27-million building was designed by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson and built by Clark Construction Group. The center houses nine meeting rooms, an 800-seat dining room, and office and storage space for 31 student organizations. The building’s dining hall and food court will replace three campus dining facilities.
British Ministry of Defense Awards Dyncorp FM Contract
The British Ministry of Defense has awarded Dyncorp International a $948-million contract to manage all of the non-military support for 130 army locations throughout England, Scotland, and Wales. The 10-year contract will assign up to 2000 employees and will include facilities management and range operations as provided by joint venture Landmarc Support Services. Dyncorp is a subsidiary of Computer Sciences Corp.
Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center To Expand
Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center is planning a $4-million expansion of its San Antonio hospital. Ground will be broken on a new 9,500-sf emergency department in June of 2003. 1,700 sf of space in the current emergency department will be renovated, and additional surface parking created. The expansion will also include the construction of 15 private exam rooms, a "fast-track" area, additional beds, ICU space, operating rooms, support, and waiting room space. The project is slated for completion in spring of 2004.