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Bristol-Myers Squibb Selects Johnson Controls as Outsourcing Provider
In an effort to improve operational efficiencies and standardize delivery models, Bristol-Myers Squibb has selected Johnson Controls as its outsourcing partner to manage multiple facilities throughout North America. The New York-based company selected Johnson Controls Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) division to manage the day-to-day facility management of office sites, manufacturing facilities, and research and development laboratories.
University of Nottingham Builds Bioenergy Centre
The University of Nottingham began construction in July of 2010 on the £26 million Bioenergy Centre in the United Kingdom. Designed by maber, the facility will house the Food and Biofuel Innovation Centre, the Centre for Brewing Technology and Innovation, and one of six Sustainable Bioenergy Centre research programs. The 3,100-sm building will feature laboratories, pilot production suites, and facilities for incubation, testing, and demonstration. Completion is expected in March of 2011.
Laguna Honda Hospital Opens Replacement Facility
Laguna Honda Hospital opened its $585 million replacement facility in San Francisco in June of 2010. Designed by Anshen+Allen, Stantec, and Gordon H. Chong, the 850,000-sf hospital provides skilled nursing care for up to 780 residents. The construction manager for the project was Turner Construction. The hospital houses acute care, assisted living, hospice, rehabilitation, senior nutrition, and adult day care health.
University of Florida's Biomedical Sciences Building Attains LEED Gold
The University of Florida's $90.5 million Biomedical Sciences Building in Gainesville was awarded LEED Gold sustainable design certification in July of 2010. The eight-story, 163,000-sf translational research facility houses the Health Science Center Colleges, the Biomedical Engineering Department of the College of Engineering, and Animal Care Services. The building opened in November of 2009 and was dedicated in May of 2010.
UC Santa Barbara Attains LEED Certification for Research Facilities
The University of California Santa Barbara was awarded LEED certification for its Life Sciences and Engineering II buildings in June of 2010. A 20,000-sf addition to the Engineering II facility was awarded LEED Gold certification for new construction. The facility was completed in early 2010 and houses classrooms, labs, and administrative offices for the Solid State Lighting and Energy Center. The 80,000-sf Life Sciences Building was awarded LEED Silver in the existing buildings category. The facility house 35,000 sf of lab space and a 150-seat lecture hall.