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University of Hong Kong Builds Gleneagles Hospital
The University of Hong Kong Faculty of Medicine is building the $426 million Gleneagles Hospital in Wong Chuk Hang. The 503,000-sf facility will provide comprehensive clinical care including oncology, cardiology, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, and pediatrics. The 500-bed hospital will also house operating rooms, outpatient care clinics, imaging suites, and a cardiovascular laboratory. Completion is expected in late 2016 with occupancy in 2017.
Marian University Completes Center for Health Sciences
Marian University opened the $55 million Michael A. Evans Center for Health Sciences in August of 2013 in Indianapolis. Housing the College of Osteopathic Medicine and the School of Nursing, the facility supports the implementation of team-based curriculum, experiential learning, and interprofessional education.
University of North Carolina Hospital Uses BIM for Project Management
The University of North Carolina Hospital is using Building Information Modeling (BIM) to manage construction of its $156 million campus in Hillsborough. Designed by ZGF Architects, the project includes a 240,000-sf patient tower, a 14,000-sf central plant, and a three-story medical office building. Partnering with construction manager Skanska USA, UNC Hospital used BIM to plan the location of underground utilities, including integrating multiple building systems with existing rock formations.
Toyota Builds Tianjin R&D Center
Toyota Motor Corporation broke ground in August of 2013 on a new R&D center in Tianjin, China. The 1.2 million-sf project will include a laboratory building, a design building, and other structures. The facility is expected to become operational in 2015.
New ANSI Standard Z9.14 Governs BSL-3 and ABSL-3 Performance Verification Methodologies
The new ANSI Standard Z9.14-201X will govern the testing and performance verification methodologies for ventilation systems for BSL-3 and ABSL-3 facilities. High containment laboratory verification is the systematic review and evaluation of all safety features and processes associated with the laboratory, including engineering controls, personal protective equipment, SOPs, administrative controls, and building and system integrity.