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University of Montana Plans Missoula College
The University of Montana is planning to build the $32 million Missoula College on East Broadway in Missoula, Mont. The four-story, 105,000-sf building will house 30 disciplines and programs from the former UM College of Technology, now renamed Missoula College. Designed by StudioForma Architects in Bozeman, the project will provide classrooms, teaching labs, conference rooms, faculty offices, a temperature-controlled environment, and a library. Construction will begin in early 2015 with completion expected in mid-2017.
Pirbright Institute of Animal Health Plans CL2 Laboratory
The Pirbright Institute has awarded John Sisk & Son a $28.6 million contract to build a research facility for the study of livestock diseases. The two-story, 43,000-sf project is referred to as the CL2 Laboratory and will accommodate 90 scientists. BREAAM Excellent sustainable design certification will be sought for the biocontainment level two facility. The lab is part of a planned $168 million expansion of the Pirbright campus that will include a $118 million facility supporting avian disease research.
Panola College Breaks Ground on Smith Health Science Center
Panola College broke ground on the $35 million W.C. Smith Health Science Center in May of 2014 in Carthage, Texas. The 76,000-sf facility will provide science classrooms, a simulation training lab, a lecture hall, and teaching labs for programs in nursing, biology, chemistry, anatomy, physiology, and microbiology. Completion is expected in July of 2015.
Texas Health Breaks Ground on Huguley Hospital Replacement Facility
Texas Health Huguley broke ground in May of 2014 on a $95 million replacement facility for its Fort Worth South Hospital. The six-story, 228,300-sf project will provide spacious and private patient rooms, an outpatient radiology center, and a new women's services department. Infrastructure for medical technologies will be ceiling mounted and the facility will physically connect to the existing hospital on the first floor. Completion is expected in summer of 2016.
Samford University Builds Brock School of Business
Samford University is building the $30 million Brock School of Business in Birmingham, Ala. Designed by Davis Architects, the four-story, 73,270-sf facility will feature a 400-seat forum, classrooms, interactive meeting rooms, an investment portfolio suite, and two technology-rich teaching labs. Completion is expected in fall of 2015.