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3D Robotics Creates Drone-Based Aerial Analytics Platform with BIM Integration
3D Robotics (3DR) has created Site Scan, a drone-based aerial analytics platform that can be used as a Building Information Modeling (BIM) tool to digitize the construction site. Featuring Autodesk integration, Site Scan creates a 3D model from aerial photographs which is then overlaid on the original CAD designs to enable the construction team to identify problems and optimize scheduling operations. PCL Constructors is currently using 3DR’s Site Scan to enhance the project delivery process.
Medical University of South Carolina Builds Children’s Hospital & Women’s Pavilion
The Medical University of South Carolina is building the $385 million Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital & Pearl Tourville Women’s Pavilion in Charleston. The 225-bed replacement facility will include an expanded neonatal intensive care unit, a dedicated pediatric cancer floor, and a comprehensive pediatric heart center. Construction manager Robins & Morton began building the facility in November of 2016 and occupancy is expected in mid-2019.
Imperial College London Builds Michael Uren Biomedical Engineering Research Hub
Imperial College London began construction in early 2017 on the £70 million Michael Uren Biomedical Engineering Research Hub in London. Designed by Allies & Morrison, the collaborative 14-story building will provide flexible laboratories, an outpatient clinic, an auditorium, and interaction spaces. Located on the White City campus, the 215,000-sf translational research facility will be built to attain BREEAM sustainable design certification and will feature a highly efficient service model with interconnected utility plants on each floor.
University of Chicago Medicine Opens Center for Advanced Care in Orland Park
University of Chicago Medicine opened the $61 million Center for Advanced Care in December of 2016 in Orland Park, Ill. Designed by Tsoi/Kobus & Associates, the four-story, 108,000-sf facility offers cardiology, orthopedics, gastroenterology, pediatrics, women’s health, surgical consulting, and radiation oncology services. Ground was broken in October of 2015 on the center, which provides 80 exam rooms, 26 infusion bays, a linear accelerator, and advanced imaging suites.
UC Irvine Builds Anteater Learning Pavilion
The University of California, Irvine began construction in December of 2016 on the $46 million Anteater Learning Pavilion. Designed by LMN Architects, the 70,000-sf project includes a two-story structure with two active-learning lecture halls and a three-story structure with classrooms, offices, and interaction space. The collaborative facility is illuminated by abundant natural light and will offer a variety of interaction areas and reconfigurable spaces.