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University of Edinburgh Completes Roslin Institute
The University of Edinburgh completed the new Roslin Institute in March of 2011. The $97 million project houses animal health research and education facilities including the Scottish Agricultural College and the Royal Veterinary School. Designed by HDR Architecture, the building reflects the shape of a chromosome with strands of offices interwoven with strands of laboratories, connected by conference rooms and interaction spaces. The new Roslin Institute includes a 250-seat auditorium, a library, and a freezer archive.
CSM GlobalPharma Plans Rwanda Pharmaceutical Plant
CSM GlobalPharma will break ground on a $65 million pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in Rwanda in mid-2011. The facility will support production of solids, liquids, biological vaccines and injectables, and therapeutics with active pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). The plant is expected to become operational two years after the start of construction. CSM GlobalPharma is a partnership of Candila Pharmaceuticals of India and U.S.-based Holtzman Group.
MaineGeneral Uses Integrated Project Delivery on Augusta Medical Center
MaineGeneral Health is using Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) to build a $312 million medical center in Augusta. The project team includes joint construction managers HP Cummings Construction Company and Robins and Morton and architectural and engineering firms TRO/Jung Brannen and SMRT. Construction will begin on the 192-bed hospital in July of 2011. Completion is expected in mid-2014.
University of Plymouth Breaks Ground on Marine and Maritime Research Building
The University of Plymouth broke ground on a £38 million marine and maritime research building in March of 2011. Housing an advanced wave tank suite and a ship simulator, the facility will support research and development of marine energy and maritime industry technologies. The general contractor for the project is the Leadbitter Group.
Vineland Research and Innovation Centre Plans Building Complex
Vineland Research and Innovation Centre is planning to develop a $25 million horticultural research complex in Vineland Station, Ontario. Designed by Diamond + Schmitt Architects of Toronto, the project will include construction of a 28,000-sf laboratory and renovation of existing facilities. Construction is expected to begin in 2012.