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West Virginia University's Research Cleanrooms Near Completion
West Virginia University's new research cleanrooms are nearing completion. Part of a $33 million renovation of White Hall, the project will create a Class 100 Photolithography lab, a Class 1000 wet process lab, a Class 10,000 dry process lab, and a large Class 100,000 growth area lab. The labs will feature Bio-Gard germicidal wall lamination. The renovation was designed by IKM Architects with Jendoco Construction as general contractor; both firms are based in Pittsburgh.
Idaho National Laboratory Plans Research and Education Facility
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) will begin construction in spring of 2012 on a $50 million research and education facility in Idaho Falls. The three-story, 148,000-sf project will support research on energy and energy security. The building will also include an auditorium and a visitor area. The facility will enable INL to consolidate several existing labs in a single location. Completion is expected in summer of 2013.
Michigan State University Plans Facility for Rare Isotope Beams
Michigan State University is planning to break ground in summer of 2012 on the $615 million Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) in East Lansing. The project will be located in the existing MSU Cyclotron facility which will be renovated and expanded. Completion is expected in 2018. The facility will support advanced physics and nuclear science research for the U.S. Department of Energy.
NOAA Marine Operations Center-Pacific Dedicated in Newport
The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration opened a $35 million research base in August of 2011 in Newport, Ore. The 40,852-sf Marine Operations Center-Pacific includes laboratories, offices, warehouses, a pier, and a boat dock. The facility will provide logistical, engineering, and administrative support for four research and survey ships. LEED sustainable design certification will be sought for the center.
University of North Carolina Wilmington Builds Marine Biotechnology Building
The University of North Carolina Wilmington will begin construction in fall of 2011 on the $30 million Marine Biotechnology Center of North Carolina (MARBIONC). The 69,000-sf project will focus on the application of marine biotechnology to food, health, and energy. The facility will house 12 labs, offices, meeting rooms, and research space for industry partners.