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San Bernardino Valley College Completes Four Facilities
San Bernardino Valley College opened four new facilities in August of 2010. The three-story, 55,000-sf North Hall houses classrooms for arts, humanities, social science, and criminal justice. An 18,000-sf media center, a 5,600-sf custodial building, and a 7,700-sf maintenance and operations building were also constructed. The four facilities have a total footprint of 82,000 sf and a construction cost of $55 million. Additionally, a 40,000-sf science building is slated for occupancy in 2011.
Canadian Government Plans High Arctic Research Facility
The Canadian federal government has selected Cambridge Bay in Nunavut as the site for the planned High Arctic research station. The multidisciplinary facility will operate year-round and is slated for occupancy in 2017. Featuring advanced laboratories and a technology development center, the station will support research on climate change, resource development, and health surveillance.
Clovis Community Medical Center Initiates $285 Million Expansion and Renovation
A $285 million expansion and renovation of Clovis Community Medical Center is slated for completion in 2013. A five-story inpatient tower will add 96 beds to Clovis’ existing 109 bed facility. Upon completion, the hospital will also include a dedicated women’s pavilion. Ground was broken on the project in February of 2010.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Expands Biological Safety Cabinet Manufacturing in China
Thermo Fisher Scientific is expanding its manufacturing capabilities in Shanghai, China, to include the 1300 Series A2 biological safety cabinets. Designed to meet the needs of the Chinese market, this local manufacturing will ensure rapid availability of Thermo Scientific biological safety cabinets to regional laboratories. Designed for superior safety, comfort, and energy efficiency, the 1300 Series A2 biological safety cabinet uses DC motor technology to reduce operating costs as much as 75 percent compared to traditional biological safety cabinets.
Swedish Health Builds Everett Medical Center
Swedish Health is constructing a $30 million healthcare facility in Everett, Wash. The three-story, 86,770-sf building will house an emergency department, primary care, an on-site laboratory, and specialty services. Featuring advanced diagnostic imaging, the 24-hour facility will accommodate up to 35,000 patient visits annually.