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Colorado State University Expands Animal Science Campus
Colorado State University opened the renovated Animal Sciences Building in September of 2014. The $19.5 million project created technology-rich classrooms and teaching labs in the 42,000-sf facility. The Animal Sciences Building includes BSL-2 research areas, labs for anatomy and physiology, and instructional space for microbiology and food safety. New mechanical, electrical, and telecommunications systems were installed. Construction began on the LEED-certified project in June of 2012 with completion in August of 2014.
Kaleida Health Builds Oishei Children's Hospital
Kaleida Health broke ground in October of 2014 on the $270 million John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital in Buffalo, N.Y. Designed by Shepley Bulfinch Richardson & Abbott, the 12-story, 183-bed facility will be a teaching hospital for the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. The duration of construction will be approximately 34 months with occupancy expected in 2017. The 410,000-sf project is located on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus and will replace the existing Women & Children’s Hospital.
University of Notre Dame Breaks Ground on Research Facility
The University of Notre Dame broke ground on McCourtney Hall in October of 2014. The 220,000-sf research facility will house the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Comprising two wings connected by a collaborative core of faculty offices and conference rooms, the three-story building will provide 100,000 sf of open lab space. Construction of the facility is funded in part by a $35 million philanthropic contribution. Completion is expected in June of 2016.
Jackson Laboratory Opens Genomic Medicine Facility
The Jackson Laboratory opened the $135 million JAX Genomic Medicine facility in October of 2014 in Farmington, Conn. Located on 17 acres at the University of Connecticut Health Science Center, the four-story, 183,500-sf building features 17 wet labs and 17 dry labs arranged in flexible, collaborative clusters. The facility also provides core service labs, two large conference rooms, offices, a data center, and a 200-seat auditorium.
University of Bath Opens HIVE Research Facility
The University of Bath opened the HIVE research facility in September of 2014 in Swindon, U.K. Located in the Building Research Park, the $1.6 million project will support energy efficiency testing for construction materials. The performance of building systems and structural elements can be evaluated in eight individual cells with partial exposure to the external environment. Facilities include a hygrothermal cell for heat and moisture studies, a double-height flexible construction design cell, and a flood cell for water resistance research.