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University of North Alabama Constructs Science Building
The University of North Alabama broke ground on a $40 million science and technology building in Florence in May of 2013. The 120,000-sf facility will provide 26 labs, classrooms, auditoria, and faculty offices for the departments of biology, chemistry, engineering, earth science, physics, and industrial hygiene. The general contractor for the project is B.J. Harbert International of Birmingham. Completion is expected in mid-2015.
Temple University Builds Research Library
Temple University has selected Hill International to provide construction management services for its $180 million research library building in Philadelphia. The contract has an estimated value of $5 million and the duration of construction will be three and a half years. The four-story, 350,000-sf facility will house Temple's 1.5-million-volume collection and is expected to become a focal point for students, faculty, and the community.
University of Iowa Builds Children's Hospital
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC) is building the $360 million Children's Hospital in Iowa City. Construction began on the 14-story facility in October of 2012 and completion is expected in spring of 2016. The 507,000-sf project will provide 134 new inpatient beds for a total of 189 beds. Two floors will be constructed below grade. The new Children's Hospital will enable UIHC to consolidate all pediatric services in a single location.
Wright State University Breaks Ground on Neuroscience Engineering Collaboration Building
Wright State University broke ground on the $37 million Neuroscience Engineering Collaboration Building on April 25, 2013. Located in Fairborn, Ohio, the four-story, 90,000-sf facility will provide laboratories, offices, a 105-seat auditorium, and a four-story atrium. The multidisciplinary project will support translational neuroscience research with labs and cleanrooms for the development of new medical technologies. Completion is expected in February of 2015.
University of Maryland Eastern Shore Plans Engineering and Aviation Science Building
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is planning to build the $91.5 million Engineering and Aviation Science Building in Princess Anne. The 163,350-sf facility will provide classrooms, labs, faculty offices, conference rooms, media production suites, and a library. The building will support instruction in aviation, engineering, computer sciences, mathematics, and telecommunications. Completion is expected in 2015.