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Micron Breaks Ground on New York Megafab
Micron broke ground in January of 2026 on a $100 billion complex for the creation of advanced memory chips in Clay, N.Y. With up to four fabs, the development will be the largest semiconductor facility in the United States and represents the largest private investment in the state's history. The visionary campus will leverage groundbreaking technologies to meet the growing demands of AI systems and devices, driving economic growth and accelerating innovation.
Christopher Newport University Opens Science and Engineering Research Center
Christopher Newport University opened the Science and Engineering Research Center in January of 2026 in Newport News, Va. Catalyzing innovation and interdisciplinary exchange, the 83,000-sf building was designed by Glavé & Holmes Architecture to provide state-of-the art environments for learning and discovery. The Robotics and Autonomous Systems Lab offers a dedicated assembly zone alongside a two-story open area equipped with a motion capture system for the testing of drones and other technologies.
Sutter Health Breaks Ground on Advanced Cancer Center and Care Complex in Modesto
Sutter Health broke ground in January of 2026 on the Advanced Cancer Center and Care Complex in Modesto, Calif. Designed by HGA, the approximately $380 million project is part of a strategic multiyear commitment to increase the availability of innovative, high-quality services in the Central Valley. The four-story, 165,000-sf facility is being created in collaboration with Gould Medical Group and will offer both outpatient and specialty care in a single integrated location on the Memorial Medical Center campus.
University of Virginia Plans Developer-Led Student Housing Project
The University of Virginia is planning to create the Emmet Ivy Corridor Student Housing project in Charlotteville. Capstone Development Partners is leading the design-build team in collaboration with Elkus Manfredi Architects and joint-venture contractors Hoar Construction and Hourigan. The complex will include three new structures totaling 310,000 sf and reaching five and six stories in height.
University of South Carolina Constructs School of Medicine
The University of South Carolina is constructing the School of Medicine Columbia as the centerpiece of its $300 million Health Sciences Campus. Supporting the institution’s evolving approach to medical pedagogy and discovery, the 330,000-sf building will feature active learning classrooms, leading-edge simulation spaces, wet and dry labs, and a health science library.