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University of Glasgow Constructs Beatson Translational Research Centre
The University of Glasgow is building the $14 million Beatson Translational Research Centre in Glasgow, Scotland. The four-story facility will provide laboratories for cancer research. Balfour Beatty Engineering Services is the mechanical and electrical services contractor. The building will feature a high efficiency chiller and air handling units with Econet heat recovery packages. The plant skids and modular risers will be manufactured offsite to support lean construction methodology. Completion is expected in summer of 2012.
University of Newcastle Central Coast Opens Education and Nursing Buildings
The University of Newcastle opened two buildings on its Central Coast campus in Ourimbah, New South Wales, in November of 2011. The $4.8 million Education and Nursing building houses classrooms, a nursing simulation lab, information technology teaching spaces, and model education classrooms. The $7.7 Exercise and Sport Science building will house sports psychology research and teaching space, laboratories, three classrooms, and a gym.
Auburn University Breaks Ground on Center for Advanced Science, Innovation and Commerce
Auburn University broke ground on the $28.8 million Center for Advanced Science, Innovation and Commerce in November of 2011. The 84,000-sf collaborative facility will provide 20 labs for the study of bioenergy, genomics, information science, food safety, water quality, and environmental health. The project is supported by $14.4 million in funding from the National Institute of Standards and Technology with matching funds from the state of Alabama. Completion is expected in summer of 2013.
Woodward Opens Systems Test Laboratory
Woodward, a leading supplier of aircraft turbine controls and fuel systems, opened its $21.2 million testing laboratory in November of 2011 in Loves Park, Ill. The facility includes a machine shop, assembly space, conference rooms, offices, and 12 environmental testing cells. Ground was broken on the project in July of 2010 and it was delivered on time and under budget by general contractor Ringland-Johnson Construction.
Toppan Photomasks Expands in Shanghai
Toppan Photomasks announced plans in November of 2011 to expand its Shanghai manufacturing operation to better serve China's rapidly growing semiconductor industry.