Industry News

College of the Desert has selected HGA Architects and Engineers to create the master plan for its Palm Springs West Valley Campus in Palm Springs, Calif. Designed to produce more energy than it consumes, the 119-acre campus will include 420,000 sf of academic space and 230,000 sf of leasable public-private venture space. The first phase will provide 50,000 sf in several buildings, including the Desert Energy Enterprise Center for engineering training in solar and wind energy manufacturing.

Ground was broken in August of 2011 on the $520 million Grand Prairie Regional Health Center in Alberta, Canada. Designed by Dialog and built by Graham Construction, the facility will include 200 inpatient beds and a cancer center. The project will also house a healthcare training facility developed in partnership with Grand Prairie Regional College. Completion is expected in 2014. 

GE Aviation is planning to build a 300,000-sf manufacturing facility in Ellisville, Miss. Located in the Howard Technology Park, the $56 million project will support production of advanced composite components for aircraft engines and systems. The facility will house 250 employees. Completion is expected in late 2012.

Oak Hill Hospital is planning a $50 million expansion and renovation of its Brooksville facilities. Designed by Brasfield & Gorrie and built by Gould Turner Group, the 100,000-sf project includes 30,000 sf of new construction. A two-story inpatient tower with 36 private rooms will be built, as well as eight additional operating rooms. 

The $255 million Orange Regional Medical Center will open in August of 2011 in Middletown, N.Y. Construction began on the seven-story, 621,000-sf facility in November of 2007. The hospital houses 353 beds in private rooms, a 50-bay emergency department, a Level 2 NICU, surgical suites, and a birthing center. The facility will also provide cancer, cardiac, and trauma care.