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Ancora L&G Builds Rhode Island Public Health Lab and Life Sciences Center
Ancora L&G began construction in August of 2023 on a $195 million life sciences center in Providence that will provide 80,000 sf of world-class research space for the Rhode Island Department of Health. Occupying the entirety of the second and third floors, the new state health lab will feature BSL-3 suites for the detection and mitigation of infectious disease agents and environmental hazards.
Austin Peay State University Breaks Ground on Health Professions Building
Austin Peay State University broke ground in August of 2023 on the $65 Health Professions Building in Clarksville, Tenn. Designed by Hastings Architecture and Ayers Saint Gross, the 114,600-sf facility will provide a dynamic mix of instructional venues supporting both lecture-based and active learning modalities. Featuring leading-edge simulation suites, the three-story structure will include teaching and research labs, collaboration spaces, study areas, a community clinic, and administrative and faculty offices.
University of North Dakota Plans Advanced Materials Facility
The University of North Dakota is planning to construct the Materials Exploration and Advanced Materials Processing Facility (MatEx) in Grand Forks. Designed by Stantec and ICON Architectural Group, the 28,000-sf facility will enable the expansion of innovative programs in biomass processing, critical minerals production and processing, and the creation of advanced carbon-based materials.
BeiGene Constructs Manufacturing and Clinical R&D Center
BeiGene is constructing a $700 million campus for biologics manufacturing and research in Hopewell, N.J. Sited on 42 acres at the Princeton West Innovation Campus, the next-generation complex will provide 400,000 sf of dedicated space for commercial-stage production of cancer therapies, with up to 16,000 liters of biologics capacity. A 100,000-sf lab building will house clinical R&D suites and collaborative office environments. As BeiGene's U.S.
Baylor University Opens Mark and Paula Hurd Welcome Center
Baylor University opened the $60 million Mark and Paula Hurd Welcome Center in August of 2023 in Waco, Texas. Designed by Populous, the 120,000-sf complex is a vibrant campus hub for academic, cultural, and social activities. Acting as the front door to the university, the iconic facility features a grand hall with four soaring columns and an array of interactive displays to engage prospective students and their families.