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U.S. Geological Survey Breaks Ground on Columbia Expansion
The U.S. Geological Survey broke ground on a $10.7 million expansion and renovation of its Columbia Environmental Research Center in September of 2010. Supported by funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the 23,800-sf project includes construction of additional lab and office space and renovation of existing aquatic research facilities. Completion is expected by September of 2011.
St. John's Health System Plans Orthopedic Hospital
St. John’s Health System is planning to break ground in late 2010 on a $104 million orthopedic hospital in Springfield, Ill. The 150,000-sf facility will provide 48 beds and is slated for completion by early 2013. The hospital will include advanced surgical suites for joint replacement.
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Dedicates Biotechnology Training Facility
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College dedicated its $26 million biotechnology education building in September of 2010. Located on the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis, the three-story facility houses 10 laboratories, 10 classrooms, 30 offices, conference rooms, and a library. The 62,332-sf building includes a bioprocessing suite for biopharmaceutical training.
University of Missouri Health Care Builds Cancer Treatment Center
University of Missouri Health Care began construction in September of 2010 on a $210 million facility in Columbia. The eight-story, 300,000-sf addition will provide 90 private patient rooms and 12 surgical suites. The Ellis Fischel Cancer Center will occupy two floors in the building. Completion is expected in late 2012.
Iowa State University Dedicates Biorenewables Research Lab
Iowa State University dedicated the $32 million Biorenewables Research Laboratory in Ames in September of 2010. Designed to promote interaction and collaboration, the interdisciplinary research facility houses labs and offices for the National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center for Biorenewable Chemicals, the Bioeconomy Institute, and the Biobased Industry Center. RFD (Research Facilities Design) was the laboratory design consultant for the project.