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U.S. Navy Breaks Ground on Autonomous Systems Research Laboratory
The U.S. Navy broke ground in April of 2010 on the 50,000-sf Autonomous Systems Research Laboratory in Washington, D.C. The $17.7 million facility will house the Power and Energy Laboratory, the Sensor Laboratory, and four Human-Systems Interaction laboratories.
University of Connecticut Builds Cell and Genomic Sciences Building
The University of Connecticut will open the 117,000-sf Cell and Genomic Science Building in Farmington in July of 2010. The renovated building will accommodate research in stem cell biology, genetics, computational biology, and advanced microscopy and imaging. The $52 million project features open laboratories to support collaborative interdisciplinary research as well as offices, a 100-seat auditorium, and business incubator space. The project was designed by Goody Clancy. LEED Silver sustainable design certification will be sought for the facility.
Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute Plans Torrance Facility
Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute will construct the Chronic Disease Clinical Research Center in Torrance, Calif. Supported by nearly $10 million in federal stimulus funding, the two-story, 23,171-sf facility will house the Center for Rehabilitative Medicine, the Center for Atherosclerosis Research, and the Investigational Drug Service. The building will also include clinical research space. Construction will begin in August of 2011 with completion expected in fall of 2013.
Dow AgroSciences Expands Indianapolis Headquarters
Dow AgroSciences will invest $340 million over the next five years to expand its global headquarters in Indianapolis. The first phase of construction is comprised of a 175,000-sf research and development facility and a 14,000-sf greenhouse. The greenhouse is slated for completion by year-end 2010 and the R&D facility will open in early 2012.
University of Alabama Plans Science and Engineering Facilities
The University of Alabama will construct two facilities to complete its science and engineering quad in Huntsville. Site work has begun for the third building, a $43.6 million engineering facility housing research laboratories. The three-story, 208,000-sf project will be built by The Gary C. Wyatt Construction Company of Birmingham. The fourth building will house offices, research labs, and classrooms for the college of engineering. The $70 million, 185,000-sf facility is expected to open in 2013.