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Industry News
Southwest Research Institute Opens Testing Facility
San Antonio-based Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has opened the 9,700-sf Network Equipment/Building Systems (NEBS) dedicated testing facility for telecommunications equipment. NEBS testing determines how equipment performs in a variety of operating conditions, and enables clients to meet an industry requirement for pre-product evaluation. Included in the facility are several environmental chambers, such as a large-platform earthquake testing facility and a large walk-in chamber.
Dynport Vaccine Breaks Ground on Frederick Facility
Dynport Vaccine, a joint venture between DynCorp and pharmaceutical company Porton International, has broken ground on a three-story office in Frederick. Dynport Vaccine, the prime systems contractor for the Department of Defense’s vaccine acquisition program, will use the facility to develop biodefense vaccines for FDA production and licensing. The building will consolidate four facilities, as well as providing Department of Defense office space.
Saint Raphael Healthcare System Develops Master Plan
Saint Raphael Healthcare System in New Haven, Conn. has selected TRO/The Ritchie Organization of Boston to develop a master site plan and provide program planning services to ensure the successful implementation of its strategic initiatives. This plan will address complete programs located at the Hospital of Saint Raphael's campus, St. Regis Health Center site, and multiple off-site locations.
David Grant Medical Center Plans New Vivarium Enclosure
David Grant Medical Center Vivarium at Travis Air Force Base has awarded Syska Hennessy Group Construction the contract to build a new enclosure for their outdoor animal area. The 5,300-sf, $1-million addition will provide a weatherproof, conditioned environment for clinical investigations.
Hoag Memorial Hospital Plans Women's Pavilion
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has awarded McCarthy Building Companies a contract to build the new Women's Pavilion. Scheduled to begin construction in fall 2002, the new tower will consolidate women's services in one facility and will free up space in the existing tower to expand emergency care, outpatient and other hospital programs. Designed by Taylor & Associates Architects of Newport Beach, the 309,000-sf, seven-level tower includes a basement and a mechanical penthouse.