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University of Central Lancashire Completes Forensic and Pharmaceutical Sciences Facility
The University of Central Lancashire completed construction of its $20 million forensic science facility in Preston, U.K., in May of 2011. The 43,056-sf James Brierly Firth Building houses the School of Forensic and Investigative Sciences and the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. The facility houses four labs, two chemistry classrooms, an analytical lab, and a fire lab. The project has attained a BREEAM Excellent sustainable design rating. The general contractor for the project was Morgan Sindall.
Georgia Southern University Constructs Biology Building
Georgia Southern University began construction in June of 2011 on the $37 million Biology Building in Statesboro. The 155,000-gsf facility will feature a 125-seat lecture hall and two Technology Enhanced Active Learning rooms providing combined lecture and laboratory space. The Biology Building will also provide 10 teaching labs, 15 research labs, and faculty offices LEED Silver sustainable design will be sought for the project. Occupancy is expected in summer of 2013.
Overland Park Regional Medical Center Plans Expansion
Overland Park Regional Medical Center will begin construction in mid-2011 on a $121 million expansion project. A 215,291-sf tower will be constructed providing 72 private beds, endoscopy suites, and an emergency department with trauma care services. The general contractor for the project is J.E. Dunn. Overland Park Regional is operated by HCA Midwest Health System.
Allosource Breaks Ground on Colorado Expansion
Allosource broke ground in May of 2011 on a expansion and renovation of its facilities in Centennial, Colo. Providing labs, cleanrooms, offices, testing suites, conference rooms, and medical training space, the project will enable Allosource to consolidate its operations in a single location. The facility was designed by Intergroup Architects with The Weitz Company as general contractor. Completion of the new facility is expected in spring of 2012 with existing facility renovations concluding in fall of 2012.
AREVA Plans Uranium Enrichment Facility
AREVA will begin construction in spring of 2012 on the three-story, 650,000-sf Uranium Enrichment Facility near Idaho Falls, Idaho. The plant is expected to be operational in 2015. The project is supported by a $2 billion loan from the U.S. Department of Energy.