Industry News

The American Hospital Association (AHA) announced in April of 2010 that it has awarded an endorsement to WM Healthcare Solutions for integrated environmental services for health care. WM Healthcare Solutions provides a comprehensive suite of operational and consulting services to meet the needs of hospitals and medical facilities in reducing the amount of waste they create and complying with environmental regulations.

Edgerton Hospital began construction on a $26 million replacement facility in April of 2010. The 56,000-sf hospital will offer inpatient and outpatient services, emergency and urgent care, and rehabilitation. Completion of the facility is expected in fall of 2011. A separate medical office will also be constructed at the site.

Carolinas HealthCare System is initiating an expansion and renovation of Carolinas Medical Center-Pineville. The 245,000-sf project includes construction of a 114-bed patient tower, expansion of the maternity center, and the addition of a new surgical suite. 56,000 sf of space in the existing hospital will be renovated. The general contractor for the project is BE&K Building Group, a subsidiary of KBR Inc.

Dow AgroSciences will invest $340 million over the next five years to expand its global headquarters in Indianapolis. The first phase of construction is comprised of a 175,000-sf research and development facility and a 14,000-sf greenhouse. The greenhouse is slated for completion by year-end 2010 and the R&D facility will open in early 2012.

Genentech opened its $400 million pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution complex in Hillsboro, Ore., in April of 2010. The 150,000-sf therapeutics filling and packaging facility will distribute Genentech's biologic cancer drugs.