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AbbVie Invests $380 Million to Expand API Manufacturing in North Chicago
AbbVie is planning a $380 million expansion of its headquarters campus in North Chicago, Ill. Construction will begin in spring of 2026 on two plants for the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Enabling the creation of innovative treatments for neurological conditions and obesity, the next-generation facilities will integrate advanced manufacturing technologies with artificial intelligence (AI) to maximize purity, efficacy, and operational efficiency. Full production is expected to commence in 2029.
University of Alabama in Huntsville Reimagines Campus Landmark as Cybersecurity Research Center
The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) began construction in February of 2026 on the Center for Cybersecurity Research, Education & Advanced Training. Designed by McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture, the $48 million project will transform the Bevill Center, a hotel and conference venue, into an interdisciplinary nexus for collaboration, learning, and discovery.
OSU Wexner Medical Center Opens University Hospital
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center opened University Hospital in February of 2026 in Columbus. Designed by HDR, the $1.9 billion tower will drive high-impact discoveries that translate to improvements in patient care while providing outstanding clinical education to the next generation of healthcare professionals. The 1.9 million-sf development represents the largest single-facility construction project in the university’s history and offers 820 beds in private rooms equipped with sophisticated telehealth technologies.
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Constructs Science and Health Sciences Building
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (UWEC) is constructing the Science and Health Sciences Building to expand undergraduate research capacity and create an anchor for a new innovation cluster. Designed by HOK and Potter Lawson, the $340.3 million structure will provide dynamic facilities for STEM courses and programs in nursing, psychology, pre-professional health sciences, public health, and environmental studies.
University of Texas Begins Construction on UTA West
The University of Texas System is creating UTA West, a new regional campus for education and training in Fort Worth. Representing an estimated investment of $600 million, the multiphase project is slated to include five buildings totaling 930,000 gsf on the north parcel, as well as a 1,589-space parking garage. Up to four more structures could rise on the south parcel at a later stage.