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SDSU Plans Environmental Laboratory
San Diego State University has contracted San Diego-based Ninyo & Moore to perform a geotechnical design evaluation of its proposed environmental laboratory. The $3-million, 48,000-sf facility will be built on the site of the former Naval Training Center.
ViroPharma Expands Exton Facilities
Pharmaceutical company ViroPharma Inc. is expanding its 70,000-sf Exton office complex with the addition of 16,000 sf. The facility is located in Hankin Group's Eagleview corporate center.
Dental Benefits Providers Relocates HQ to Rockville
In October, Bethesda-based Dental Benefits Providers is relocating its headquarters and approximately 300 workers to 75,000 sf in Rockville's new King Farm Development. The health care company is a division of United Healthcare of Minneapolis, one of the largest dental benefit providers in the nation.
University of Phoenix Atlanta Campus Relocated
The University of Phoenix, a subsidiary of Phoenix-based Apollo Group Inc., will relocate its Atlanta campus to a permanent North Fulton County location on April 19th. The new 26,000-sf facility is comprised of 16 classrooms, each accommodating 25 students. The school holds classes in the evenings Monday through Thursday.
Ford Builds Nationwide Distribution Centers
Ford Motor Company, based in Dearborn, Mich. is considering existing structures or possible development of a new facility to house a 200,000-sf distribution facility, possibly in North Carolina, slated to open within the next year. Due to a major restructuring of the company in January, Ford plans to build 11 additional U.S. distribution centers to speed replacement parts delivery to dealers nationwide. Ford currently has a 300,000-sf building under construction in Irvine, Calif.