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Dow Chemical Builds Texas Innovation Center
Dow Chemical is building the Texas Innovation Center in Lake Jackson. The five-building, 900,000-sf campus will include an administration and office building, two R&D facilities, an employee amenities building, and a visitor center. Construction began on the project in December of 2013 with completion expected in 2016. Project team members include Core Real Estate LLC, D. E. Harvey Builders, Powers Brown Architecture, and Kirksey Architecture.
University of Birmingham and Rolls-Royce Build High Temperature Research Centre
The University of Birmingham broke ground in March of 2014 on the $100 million High Temperature Research Centre in Coventry in the United Kingdom. Created in partnership with Rolls-Royce, the 62,431-sf advanced manufacturing research facility will provide laboratories for the casting, design, and simulation of aerospace engine components such as turbines. The center will also support collaborative education and research with other academic and industry partners.
Washington State University Breaks Ground on Clean Technology Laboratory Building
Washington State University broke ground in March of 2014 on the $52.8 million PACCAR Clean Technology Laboratory Building in Pullman. Supporting research on advanced materials, renewable energy, atmospheric science, and hydrology, the 96,000-sf interdisciplinary facility will provide specialized core labs, common support areas, offices, faculty and student research space, and conference areas. The project team includes LMN Architects, general contractor Skanska, and laboratory design consultant Research Facilities Design.
Lakeland Regional Medical Center Plans Women's and Children's Pavilion
Lakeland Regional Medical Center is planning to build a $250 million women's and children's pavilion in Lakeland, Fla. The eight-story, 300,000-sf inpatient facility will include a pediatric emergency center, a level III neonatal ICU, 12 labor and delivery suites, three surgical suites, and physician offices. The pavilion will feature private patient rooms and is slated for completion in 2017.
Newcastle University Plans Science Central Development
Newcastle University is planning to build the $83 million Science Central development in Newcastle in the United Kingdom. Designed by Hawkins\Brown in partnership with BuroHappold and BD Landscapes, the 107,640-sf facility will act as a living laboratory for urban sustainable design. Occupancy is expected in September of 2017.