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Trident Technical College Completes Science and Nursing Facility
Trident Technical College will open a 90,000-sf science and nursing building in January of 2014 in North Charleston, S.C. The $30 million facility will feature a 291-seat tiered lecture hall that can be divided into smaller instructional spaces, as well as teaching labs, classrooms, a clinical simulation suite, and a nursing resource center. LEED Silver sustainable design certification will be sought for the building. The project team included design architect LS3P Associates and general contractor China Construction America.
University of North Texas Implements Modular Construction
The University of North Texas has partnered with Ramtech Building Systems on a modular construction project in Denton. The three-building installation provides 38,000 sf of instructional space, conference rooms, and faculty and administrative offices. Designed to showcase the speed and versatility of moveable modular construction, the $3.5 million project has enabled the relocation of key programs as part of the new $130 million University Union project.
Merck Builds Reinbek Cleanroom Facility
Merck began building a new pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Reinbek, Germany, in December of 2013. The $55 million project will provide laboratories and cleanrooms for the production of asthma and allergy diagnosis and treatment solutions. The two-story, 65,000-sf facility will support Merck’s business objective to supply emerging markets including China. Completion is expected in 2016.
University Hospital of Northern B.C. Breaks Ground on Learning and Development Centre
University Hospital of Northern B.C. broke ground in December of 2013 on the Northern Health Learning and Development Centre in Prince George. Developed in partnership with the Province of British Columbia, the University of Northern British Columbia, and the University of British Columbia, the $10 million project will provide a clinical simulation center, seminar rooms, a library, and video conferencing suites for advanced medical instruction and training.
Genesis Medical Center Expands in Davenport
Genesis Medical Center is initiating a $138.5 million expansion of its East Rusholme campus in Davenport, Iowa. Comprising 203,000 sf of new construction and 115,000 sf of renovation, the project will consolidate services from Genesis' two area campuses to support the dynamic collocation of healthcare teams to optimize patient care. A seven-story tower will be constructed, providing 64 patient rooms, 12 surgical suites, and an expanded emergency department. The duration of construction will be four years.