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New ANSI Standard Z9.14 Governs BSL-3 and ABSL-3 Performance Verification Methodologies
The new ANSI Standard Z9.14-201X will govern the testing and performance verification methodologies for ventilation systems for BSL-3 and ABSL-3 facilities. High containment laboratory verification is the systematic review and evaluation of all safety features and processes associated with the laboratory, including engineering controls, personal protective equipment, SOPs, administrative controls, and building and system integrity.
University of Florida Opens Clinical and Translational Science Building
The University of Florida celebrated the opening of the $45 million Clinical and Translational Science Building in Gainesville in August of 2013. The collaborative 120,000-sf project houses the 40,000-sf UF Institute on Aging, the Clinical and Translational Research Institute, conference rooms, training facilities, research laboratories, and clinical space. LEED Platinum sustainable design certification will be sought for the facility.
Texas A&M University Builds Research Aviary
Texas A&M University is building an 11,000-sf research aviary for the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. Located in College Station, the facility will include a biocontainment laboratory, a bird hospital, quarantine suites, two isolation rooms, classrooms, and administrative offices. Completion is expected in May of 2014.
Queensland Children's Hospital Builds Academic and Research Facility
Queensland Children's Hospital is building the $125 million Academic and Research Facility (A&RF) in Brisbane. Created in partnership with the University of Queensland, Queensland University of Technology, and the Translational Research Institute, the ten-story project will provide five floors of wet and dry labs for advanced biomedical research. The remaining levels will house pathology services, retail, and parking. While the facility will house more than 450 researchers, the design allows for expansion.
Danforth Plant Science Center Expands in St. Louis
The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is planning a $74 million expansion of its St. Louis research facility. Designed by Flad Architects and Christner, the project will add 79,000 sf to the existing 169,250-sf center to provide flexible laboratories for an additional 100 researchers. Construction will begin in 2014 with completion expected in 2015. The project manager is Landmark Contract Management and McCarthy is providing pre-construction services.