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Mubadala Healthcare announced the structural completion of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi in November of 2011. This milestone follows the appointment of the main contractor, Sixco-Samsung Joint Venture, by development manager Aldar Properties PJSC in March of 2010. The next phase of construction will see the transition of the 2.2 million-sf hospital through various MEP installations and a multifaceted façade system, to deliver a world-class medical facility in the second quarter of 2013. 

The Wayne State University School of Medicine is planning to build a 62,840-sf facility in Detroit for its Department of Psychiatry. Consolidating three existing facilities, the five-story building will provide clinical, academic, and research space. Completion is expected in late 2012. The project developer is Queen Lillian LLC.

Anne Arundel Medical Center was awarded LEED Gold sustainable design certification in November of 2011. Located in Annapolis, Md., the seven-story facility uses 33 percent less water and 18 to 20 percent less energy than a conventional hospital. The project features a 16,700-sf living roof, an advanced HVAC system, and LED lighting. 

The University of Wales, Newport has attained BREAAM Excellent for the first phase of redevelopment of its city center campus. Designed by BDP Architects and built by Willmott Dixon, the £35 million building houses the University's Faculty of Arts and Business and includes a contemporary arts center, extensive exhibition space, and a national photographic archive.

The Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center is planning to build a 10-acre research park in Torrance, Calif. The project team includes ZGF Architects and general contractor Webcor Builders. The research park represents a public-private partnership with the County of Los Angeles.