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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.
South Dakota State University Plans Capital Projects
South Dakota State University is planning $70 million in construction and renovation projects as part of a ten year capital improvement plan. The projects include the $17 million Architecture, Math and Engineering Building; a $12.4 million renovation to create the Visual Arts Facility; a $33.1 million Performing Arts Center addition; the new $3.7 million Cow-Calf Research and Education Unit; and $3.8 million for a new headhouse and greenhouses.
Kirklees College Builds Waterfront Campus
Kirklees College is building the 2.65 acre Waterfront complex in Huddersfield in the United Kingdom. The 269,000-sf project includes a nine-story academic building and a five-story library and student services facility. The Waterfront campus was designed by Broadway Malyan and is expected to attain BREEAM sustainable design certification. A new engineering building is also being constructed for a total investment of $126 million. Occupancy of both projects is expected in September of 2012.