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Capital Health Opens Hopewell Hospital
Capital Health Medical Center - Hopewell opened in New Jersey in November of 2011. The $530 million hospital provides 237 beds, an emergency department, an intensive care unit, 10 technology-rich surgical suites, a maternity unit, a pediatric department, and medical offices. The 1 million-sf facility features large patient rooms with many amenities to create a resort environment conducive to patient wellbeing.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's Fab 12 Attains ISO 50001 Certification
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) announced in November of 2011 that it has attained ISO 50001 certification for its Fab 12 Phase 4 data center. The high density facility is located in Hsinchu Science Park. ISO 50001 is an international framework for energy performance management. By complying to ISO 50001 standards, TSMC expects to reduce the power consumption of the Fab 12 Phase 4 data center by eight percent. TSMC also plans to apply the standard to all future data centers.
University of Manchester Completes Nuclear Research Facility
The University of Manchester completed the £20 million Dalton Cumbrian Facility in November of 2011. The laboratory is located in Moor Row, Cumbria, in the Westlakes Science and Technology Park. Housing the Dalton Nuclear Institute, the facility will support research on radiochemistry, radiation science, nuclear engineering, decommissioning, and radioactive waste management. The project team includes Wilson Mason Architects, project manager Drivers Jonas Deloitte, and contractor Morgan Sindall.
Michigan State University Builds Broad Art Museum
Michigan State University is building the $45 million Eli and Edith Broad Art Museum in East Lansing. The three-story, 46,000-sf facility will include exhibition space, an education wing, retail, and dining. LEED sustainable design certification will be sought for the project, which will feature daylighting, occupancy sensors, and advanced HVAC systems. Occupancy is expected in April of 2012. The project team includes:
Lockheed Martin Builds Canberra R&D Facility
Lockheed Martin is building the NextGen Cyber Innovation and Technology Centre (NCITE) in Canberra, Australia. The 9,687-sf facility will support the creation of advanced military cybersecurity technologies. The building will house 200 employees and is expected to open in March of 2012.