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Dell Seton Medical Center Opens in Austin
The $295 million Dell Seton Medical Center opened in May of 2017 in Austin, Texas. Designed by HKS and built by JE Dunn, the 517,000-sf teaching hospital accommodates training programs for the University of Texas Dell Medical School and features 13 technology-rich operating rooms and a telemedicine monitoring suite. LEED sustainable design certification will be sought for the 211-bed facility, which is owned and operated by Seton Healthcare Family, a subsidiary of Ascension Health.
University of Nebraska at Kearney Plans Applied STEM Building
The University of Nebraska at Kearney is planning to construct a $30 million facility to support applied STEM programs. Replacing the existing Otto Olsen Hall, the collaborative 80,000-sf facility will feature labs for engineering, computer sciences, physics, applied science, mechatronics, hydraulics and pneumatics, and virtual design and construction simulation. The project will also include technology-rich classrooms, a full-motion simulator, and an ITEC Testing Center. Occupancy is expected in October of 2019.
Cody Laboratories Builds Pharmaceutical Production Facility
Cody Laboratories began construction in April of 2017 on a $50 million pharmaceutical production plant in Cody, Wyo. Sited on 21 acres, the 43,000-sf facility will manufacture prescription drugs. Completion is expected in late 2018.
California State University, Sacramento Breaks Ground on Science II
California State University, Sacramento broke ground in April of 2017 on the $91.5 million Science II building. Designed by CO Architects, the 94,500-sf facility will provide advanced laboratories for chemistry and biology, an observatory, and a planetarium. Completion is expected in June of 2019. The general contractor for the project is Sundt Construction.
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory Opens New Headquarters
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory opened its new $53 million headquarters in College Station in April of 2017. Designed by Perkins+Will, the 93,000-sf facility features open-plan research areas, BSL-3 labs for the detection and study of infectious diseases, BSL-2 labs, a full-service necropsy suite, a conference room, and a secure sample drop-off area. Vaughn Construction broke ground on the project in late 2014.