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Oregon Health & Science University Constructs Primate Support Facility
Oregon Health and Science University will build two research support facilities at the Oregon National Primate Research Center in Portland, Ore. Supported by $4 million in federal stimulus funding, the project includes outdoor group housing for non-human primates and a 2,344-nsf clinic and hospital facility.
University of New South Wales Breaks Ground on Tyree Energy Technologies Building
The University of New South Wales broke ground in August of 2010 on the $125 million Tyree Energy Technologies Building in Sydney, Australia. The facility will support research in photovoltaics, carbon capture and storage, oil and gas reserves, nanomaterials, energy policy, and market analysis. Accommodating 300 engineering students and 100 staff members, the sustainably-designed building will include a roof-mounted solar panel array and a gas-fired tri-generation plant for power, heating, and cooling.
Mount Nittany Medical Center Completes East Wing Expansion
Mount Nittany Medical Center opened its 52,000-sf east wing expansion in August of 2010. The three-story, 68-room addition was built by Alexander Building Construction. The facility houses an intensive care unit and inpatient rooms. Mount Nittany Medical Center is located in State College, Pa.
Sutter Health Plans San Carlos Medical Center
Sutter Health is planning to build a $550 million medical center in San Carlos, Calif. The project was put on hold in 2009. Pending approval by Sutter's board, construction is expected to begin on the 170,000-sf complex in early 2011.
Fitchburg State University Expands Condike Science Center
Fitchburg State University is planning a $42 million expansion of Condike Science Center in Fitchburg, Mass. The 54,700-sf addition will house classrooms and teaching and research labs for biology and chemistry. The existing science center will be renovated to provide faculty offices and classrooms for physics and geophysical sciences.