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University of Waterloo Builds Digital Media Facility
The University of Waterloo is building a 45,000-sf digital media facility on its Stratford campus. Designed by ZAS Architects and built by Bondfield Construction, the three-story, $13.5 million facility will house media labs, project rooms, collaboration spaces, administrative offices, and an auditorium. Construction began in May of 2011 with completion expected in July of 2012. LEED Silver sustainable design certification will be sought for the project.
Fayetteville State University Breaks Ground on Science and Technology Building
Fayetteville State University broke ground in August of 2011 on the $18 million Science and Technology Building in Fayetteville, N.C. The facility was designed by Heery International and Anshen + Allen, a part of Stantec. Supporting instruction in mathematics, computer science, chemistry, physics, and forensics, the four-story, 62,000-sf facility includes an office wing, a laboratory and classroom wing, and a central collaboration space. The construction manager is Rentenbach Constructors.
Bluegrass Community and Technical College Builds Lexington Campus
Bluegrass Community and Technical College broke ground in August of 2011 on the first building on its new campus in Lexington, Ky. The $28.3 million facility is expected to reach completion in spring of 2013. The four-story, 92,240-sf project will support education in programs including computer information technology.
University of Illinois at Chicago Dedicates College of Business Administration
The University of Illinois at Chicago opened the newly renovated College of Business Administration in August of 2011. The $11.7 million project created classrooms, open labs, conference rooms, administrative offices, and collaboration hubs in the existing Douglas Hall. The 24,000-sf facility supports experiential learning with advanced technology and specialized learning environments, including a market training lab. The renovation was designed by The Architects Enterprise. Construction began on the project in June of 2010.
NOAA Marine Operations Center-Pacific Dedicated in Newport
The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration opened a $35 million research base in August of 2011 in Newport, Ore. The 40,852-sf Marine Operations Center-Pacific includes laboratories, offices, warehouses, a pier, and a boat dock. The facility will provide logistical, engineering, and administrative support for four research and survey ships. LEED sustainable design certification will be sought for the center.