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Rutgers University Builds Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health
Rutgers University will break ground in mid-2013 on the $55 million Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health. The three-story, 80,000-sf facility will house 25 principal investigators involved in basic research with a focus on genomics and molecular nutrition. The interdisciplinary building will provide 37,198 sf of research, 825 sf of administration, and 28,263 sf of community space. The remaining 13,425 sf is ocuppied by mechanical systems and circulation. The $34 million construction contract was awarded to Joseph A.
University at Buffalo Plans School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
The University at Buffalo will break ground in September of 2013 on the $375 million School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Designed by HOK to foster interaction and collaboration, the seven-story, 500,000-sf project will be integrated with UB's academic medical center to promote a synthesis of instruction, research, and treatment. The facility comprises two L-shaped structures linked to create a six-story glass atrium. The ground floor includes a transit hub.
Auckland University of Technology Opens Reeves Academic Building
Auckland University of Technology opened the $98 million Sir Paul Reeves building in March of 2012. Designed by Jasmax, the 12-story, 215,000-sf academic facility provides instructional space for art, design, engineering, computing, mathematics, and creative technologies. The project houses AUT's School of Communications and features flexible lecture halls, television and performance studios, a media center, a broadcasting suite, and informal study areas.
Idaho National Lab Dedicates Energy Systems Laboratory
Idaho National Lab dedicated its Energy Systems Laboratory in April of 2013 in Idaho Falls. Constructed by Ormond Builders, the 91,000-sf facility provides research, teaching, and demonstration facilities for the study of bioenergy technologies, hybrid vehicles, batteries, and biomass design and analysis. The building houses three reconfigurable high bay research areas, a biomass characterization lab, a computer-assisted virtual environment, and offices. Ground was broken on the project in February of 2011.
Saint Thomas Hospital Builds Inpatient Tower
Saint Thomas Hospital broke ground in April of 2013 on a $110 million construction and renovation project in Nashville. A six-story inpatient tower will be built and existing critical care and operating rooms will be renovated and expanded. The project architect is FreemanWhite and the construction manager is Turner Construction. Completion is expected in 2017.