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Vermeulens has released its market outlook report for the second quarter of 2021. Key points include:

Landmark Bio began construction in July of 2021 on a leased facility in Watertown, Mass. Supported by $76 million in funding, the 40,000-sf project will accelerate the availability of novel therapeutics by collocating research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization activities in the same structure. Featuring eight GMP cleanrooms configured to allow production of both cell and viral vector materials, the center will include labs, offices, and quality control suites.

Miami University is constructing a $96 million health sciences building in Oxford, Ohio. Designed by BSA Lifestructures, the 165,000-gsf facility will create dynamic synergies between programs in nursing and allied health professions. The north wing of the three-story structure will offer classrooms, teaching labs, a fitness studio, and a wellness center. The middle wing will house research labs, faculty and staff offices, interprofessional lounges, eight simulation suites,  a wet/dry training lab, two 20-bed skills labs, and a gross anatomy lab.

Lord Fairfax Community College is constructing the $30 million Hazel Hall in Warrenton, Va. Designed by Grimm + Parker, the 40,000-sf facility will provide multifunctional learning environments for programs in science, engineering, and health professions. The two-story structure will include a nursing skills lab, simulation suites, science labs, engineering and fabrication labs, classrooms, study areas, faculty offices, and a flexible 275-seat conference venue. Existing classrooms and labs in Wolk Hall will also be renovated.

Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and RWJBarnabas Health broke ground in June of 2021 on the $750 million Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center in New Brunswick. Designed by HOK, the 510,000-sf structure will enable the consolidation of key cancer services in a single integrated location.