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Notre Dame Opens Turbomachinery Laboratory
The University of Notre Dame opened the $36 million Turbomachinery Facility in June of 2016 in South Bend, Ind. Created in collaboration with General Electric, Indiana Michigan Power, and other industry partners, the 25,000-sf research and testing center will support the development of advanced gas turbine engine technologies. The project features full-scale simulated operating environments, including a $7.5 million, 10-megawatt jet propulsion engine rig, and will act as a Center of Excellence for Pratt & Whitney.
University of Colorado Health Plans Greeley Hospital
University of Colorado Health is planning to build a $185 million medical center on 22 acres in Greeley. Construction will begin in early 2017 on the $135 million UCHealth Greeley Hospital, a 153,000-sf facility providing a cardiology, surgery, emergency, and labor and delivery services. Occupancy is expected in late 2018. The project also includes the creation of the $50 million UCHealth Greeley Health Center, an outpatient medical office offering 192 exams rooms as well as laboratory and imaging suites.
Queen's University Belfast Constructs School of Biological Sciences
Queen’s University Belfast is building the $55 million School of Biological Sciences in the United Kingdom. Providing advanced teaching and research facilities, the 118,400-sf project will support programs in food science, agriculture, infectious diseases, environmental science, and waste management. Designed by Scott Tallon Walker, the facility will house the Institute for Global Food Security as well as accommodating the School of Biological Sciences’ 170 staff and 750 students.
Augustana College Builds Froiland Science Complex
Augustana University is building the $35 million Froiland Science Complex in Sioux Falls, S.D. Designed by SmithGroupJJR and TSP, the project includes 43,000 sf of new construction as well as renovation of the Gilbert Science Center. Accommodating programs in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, and physics, the complex is designed to put science on display and will feature ‘classatories’ or conjoined classroom/lab spaces.
Loma Linda University Health Breaks Ground on Troesh Hospital Complex
Loma Linda University Health (LLUH) broke ground on the Troesh Hospital Complex in May of 2016 in Loma Linda, Calif. Designed by NBBJ, the project includes a 100-bed children's hospital tower and a 276-bed adult medical center. The complex is part of a $1.2 billion expansion that will accommodate the Wholeness Institute and a new research hub.