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Hamilton Storage Technologies Builds Life Science Manufacturing Facility
Hamilton Storage Technologies is building a 51,000-sf manufacturing center in Franklin, Mass. The $16 million facility will support production of sample retrieval and handling systems for life science research buildings. Completion is expected in late 2012.
Strategy for UK Life Sciences Funds Research Facilities
The Strategy for UK Life Sciences was announced by Prime Minister David Cameron in December of 2012. The measures include $116 million for construction of a planned bioinformatics hub near Cambridge and $77 million for a Cell Therapy Technology and Innovation Centre in London. The initiative also provides $480 million to promote commercialization of biomedical research discoveries through collaboration with the pharmaceutical industry.
Shriners Hospital for Children Builds Montreal Facility
Shriners Hospitals for Children is building a $127 million replacement facility in Montreal. Located on the Glen campus of the McGill University Health Centre, the 207,000-sf facility features 24,756 sf of research space, 22 private patient rooms, four operating suites, and a $400,000 surgical skills training lab. The project was designed by André Ibghy Architects. Occupancy is expected by 2015.
Public Health Agency of Canada Builds J.C. Wilt Infectious Diseases Research Centre
The Public Health Agency of Canada is building the J.C. Wilt Infectious Diseases Research Centre in Winnipeg. Designed by Smith Carter Architects and Engineers and built by PCL Constructors Canada, the $42 million project includes renovation of an existing structure to provide BSL-2 research space for the adjacent National Microbiology Laboratory. The construction cost of the facility is $23 million. LEED sustainable design certification will be sought for the project. Occupancy is expected by February of 2013.
Lake Superior College Opens Health and Science Building
Lake Superior College opened the $12.1 million Health and Science Building in January of 2012 in Duluth, Minn. Designed by LHB in association with Ross-Barney Architects, the 36,712-sf facility provides technology-rich teaching labs, advanced classrooms, a nursing simulation center, training and exam rooms, and patient care space. The building was constructed by Shaw-Lundquist Associates and features a high-performance HVAC system, skylights for distribution of natural light, and non-toxic construction materials.