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University of North Dakota Breaks Ground on School of Medicine and Health Sciences
The University of North Dakota began site work in April of 2014 on a $124 million facility for the School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Grand Forks, N.D. The 320,000-gsf building was designed by JLG Architects working in collaboration with Perkins+Will and Steinberg Architects. Located on an 8.3-acre site, the footprint of the four-story medical school is 78,000 sf.
Cubresa Introduces Compact SPECT Scanner for Preclinical Imaging Research
Cubresa introduced a compact, affordable SPECT scanner for preclinical research in early 2014. The scanner attaches to existing small animal CT systems, transforming them into multi-modality molecular imaging systems for disease study, translational research, and drug discovery applications. The product features a slim bore which positions the imaging detectors close to the animal subject, optimizing spatial resolution. Advanced detector technology improves sensitivity to balance radiation dose with accelerated study throughput.
St. Jerome’s University Implements IPD on Campus Renewal Project
St. Jerome’s University broke ground in April of 2014 on a $47 million expansion in Waterloo, Ontario. The campus renewal project includes construction of a two-story, 22,464-sf academic facility and a seven-story, 360-bed student residence. Diamond Schmitt Architects, Graham Construction, and St. Jerome’s are pursuing an Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) model to optimize efficiency through all phases of design, fabrication, and construction.
University of Texas Breaks Ground on Dell Medical School Campus
The University of Texas broke ground in April of 2014 on a $334 million campus for the Dell Medical School in Austin. The 515,000-sf project will provide teaching, research, and administrative facilities, as well as a medical office building and a parking garage. The general contractor for the campus is JE Dunn and completion is expected by fall of 2016. Project partners Seton Health and Central Health will build an adjacent teaching hospital, the $295 million, 211-bed Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas.
Dalton State College Dedicates Science Building
Dalton State College will dedicate the 58,000-sf Shelby and Willena Peeples Hall in May of 2014 in Dalton, Ga. The $15 million facility will house chemistry and biology labs, dedicated undergraduate research labs, and instructional space for the School of Science, Technology and Mathematics. The project team included architectural firm Lord Aeck Sargent, design consultant Gregg Sims, and general contractor New South Construction. Occupancy is expected in early fall of 2014.