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University of Florida Breaks Ground on Clinical and Translational Science Building
The University of Florida broke ground on the $45 million Clinical and Translational Science Building in Gainesville on May 26, 2011. The 120,000-sf project will house the 40,000-sf UF Institute on Aging, the Clinical and Translational Research Institute, conference rooms, training facilities, research laboratories, and clinical space. LEED Platinum sustainable design certification will be sought for the facility. The project team includes Perkins + Will and Skanska USA Building. Completion is expected in January of 2013.
CMTI Builds Nano Manufacturing Technology Center
Central Manufacturing Technology Institute began construction in June of 2011 on the $28.6 million Nano Manufacturing Technology Center (NMTC) in Bangalore. Housing advanced instrumentation for micro/nano machining, the center will include the $5.6 million Advanced Nano Technology Laboratory to support research on nanomaterials, nanocharacterisation, nanofabrication, and nanometrology. The underground laboratory will feature precision controls for temperature, humidity, and air quality, as well as isolation technology for vibration mitigation.
University of Massachusetts Boston Breaks Ground on Integrated Sciences Complex
The University of Massachusetts Boston officially broke ground on the $152 million Integrated Sciences Complex on June 8, 2011. The 220,000-sf facility will provide undergraduate biology teaching labs, a psychology wing, and an animal facility. The building will also house BSL-2 research labs and a personalized cancer therapy suite. Designed by Goody Clancy of Boston, the secure five-story facility is expected to open in fall of 2013.
Stony Brook University Plans Translational Research Facility
Stony Brook University is planning to build a $194 million translational research facility in Stony Brook, N.Y. The eight-story, 250,000-sf project will house an additional 250 faculty members and 1,500 students. The teaching and research building will support the discovery of advanced cancer treatments and medical imaging technologies.
Argonne National Lab Breaks Ground on Energy Sciences Building
Argonne National Laboratory broke ground on the $95 million Energy Sciences Building in June of 2011. The facility will support research on advanced batteries, fuels, and photovoltaics. Completion is expected in 2013. LEED sustainable design certification will be sought for the project.