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University of Colorado Hospital Breaks Ground on Aurora Expansion
University of Colorado Hospital broke ground on a $400 million expansion of its Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora in May of 2011. The project includes construction of a 12-story, 714,000-sf inpatient tower. A 39,800-sf addition to the existing Cancer Center will also be built. Completion is expected in late 2013. LEED sustainable design will be sought for the facility, which will feature energy efficient building systems and recycled materials. BIM (Building Information Modeling) will be used in the delivery of the project.
St. Michael's Hospital Completes Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute
St. Michael's Hospital celebrated completion of the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute in May of 2011 in Toronto. Designed by Diamond+Schmitt Architects, the $100 million translational research facility houses the Keenan Research Centre with three floors of open wet labs and two floors of dry labs. The nine-story building also includes the Li Ka Shing International Healthcare Education Centre and an auditorium. The Institute was built by Eastern Construction Co. and is connected to St. Michael's Hospital by a pedestrian bridge.
Cardiff University Constructs Hadyn Ellis Building
Cardiff University began construction in May of 2011 on the 107,640-sf Hadyn Ellis Building in Cardiff, Wales. Designed by Nightingale Associates, the $32.5 million facility will support post-graduate medical research with laboratories, clinics, lecture halls, and offices. The project team includes general contractor BAM Construction, structural engineer BDP, and mechanical/electrical engineer Aecom. BREEAM Excellent sustainable design certification will be sought for the facility.
Saint Peter's College Plans Student Center
Saint Peter's College is planning to construct a $62 million student center in Jersey City, N.J. LEED Silver sustainable design certification will be sought for the six-story, 90,000-sf facility. The building will feature energy and water efficient systems, a green roof, and elevators that use recycled energy. The center will support dining, learning, fitness, and social interaction.
Philadelphia University Breaks Ground on Academic Facility
Philadelphia University will break ground in June of 2011 on a $20 million academic facility on its East Falls Campus in Philadelphia. The 38,500-sf building was designed by Shepley Bulfinch Richardson & Abbott to house the College of Design, Engineering and Commerce. Featuring collaborative design studios, research space, classrooms, workshops, a computer design lab, and a prototype fabrication shop, the facility will be built with removable walls for maximum flexibility. Completion is expected by fall of 2013.