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Tradeline, Inc. filters and categorizes new-construction and industry news from regional and professional journals across the country. Here you will find new projects, products, and regulatory updates.

Foxconn Technology Group Plans Manufacturing Campus

Published 6/1/2018

Foxconn Technology Group will break ground in late June of 2018 on a $10 billion manufacturing campus in Mount Pleasant, Wis. Sited on 1,000 acres, the 22-million-sf project will support the production of liquid crystal displays, as well accommodating research, development, and administrative operations. Designed by Jacobs - CH2M, the campus will be the first of its kind in North America and will be built by Gilbane Company in collaboration with M+W

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SUNY New Paltz Builds Engineering Innovation Hub

Published 5/31/2018

SUNY New Paltz is building the $14 million Engineering Innovation Hub in New Paltz, N.Y. Accommodating a new bachelor’s degree program in mechanical engineering, the 19,500-sf facility will feature the Hudson Valley Advanced Manufacturing Center to provide instruction in 3D design and printing. Designed by Urbahn Associates to foster collaboration with industry partners, the hub will also include space for businesses participating in the START-UP NY economic development incentive program. Completion is expected in summer of 2019.

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Global Switch Constructs Singapore Data Center Using Modular Construction

Published 5/30/2018

Global Switch, a leading owner and operator of advanced data centers in Europe and Asia-Pacific, will implement modular construction methodologies in the delivery of its $209 million Singapore Woodlands facility. Gammon Construction, a joint venture of Balfour Beatty and Jardine Matheson, will precast 70 percent of the structure offsite, as well as using Building Information Modeling (BIM) in the delivery of the project.

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University of Houston Opens Health 2

Published 5/29/2018

The University of Houston opened the $145 million Health 2 facility in May of 2018. Designed by Shepley Bulfinch, the nine-story, 300,000-sf project is the university's second health and biosciences building and houses the College of Pharmacy, the Department of Health and Human Performance, the Student Health Services Clinic, and the Primary Care and Behavior Clinics.

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King Abdullah University of Science and Technology Inaugurates Dow Innovation Center

Published 5/28/2018

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) inaugurated the 145,300-sf Dow Innovation Center in May of 2018. Created in partnership with The Dow Chemical Company, the facility offers sophisticated research laboratories for creation of advanced technologies for water, oil, and gas processing, and the development of innovative construction materials and coatings. The project was designed by HOK and Kirksey Architects with Vanderweil Engineers as MEP engineer.

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