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Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing Opens in Disputanta
The Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing will open in March of 2013 in Disputanta, Va. The 60,000-sf collaborative research facility represents a partnership of the University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, and Virginia State University, with founding industry partners including Rolls-Royce, Canon Virginia, and Siemens. The center provides computational labs, large-scale production labs, heavy equipment manufacturing space, and surface coating process suites.
Intel Builds Chandler Research Facility
Intel Corp. began construction in June of 2012 on a $300 million research facility in Chandler, Ariz. The 285,000-sf project will support the creation of advanced semiconductor chips. Completion is expected in late 2013. Intel is also building the $5 billion Fab 42 facility on its Chandler campus.
DOD Expands Dugway Proving Ground Biocontainment Lab
The Department of Defense is expanding its biocontainment laboratory at Dugway Proving Ground in Utah. A 41,000-sf addition to the 33,150-sf Lothar Salomon Life Sciences Test Facility will provide BSL-3 lab space for the development of threat mitigation technologies for biological weapons and infectious disease agents. The expansion will also provide administrative space and a conference room. The general contractor for the $22.6 million project is Big-D Construction of Salt Lake City.
Husson University Opens Living and Learning Center
Husson University will open the $11.5 million Living and Learning Center in September of 2012 in Bangor, Maine. The five-story, 66,000-sf facility will provide classrooms, faculty offices, an audio engineering studio, experiential learning suites, and dormitory space. LEED Gold sustainable design certification will be sought for the building, which features abundant natural light, photovoltaic panels, and wastewater heat recovery units. The project was designed by Winton Scott Architects and built by Allied Cook Construction.
University of Bath Plans Capital Projects
The University of Bath is initiating four campus construction projects for a total investment of $160 million. A $67 million, 708-bed dormitory is slated for completion in summer of 2014. A $41 million teaching facility, featuring a 350-seat lecture hall, will open in October of 2013. The $17 million Centre for the Arts will be completed in fall of 2014. Lastly, the existing 1 West complex will undergo a $35 million renovation.