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Monsanto Breaks Ground on Mississippi Breeding Station
Monsanto broke ground in March of 2010 on a $2.4 million corn breeding station in Flora, Miss. The 26,000-sf facility is located in the Flora Industrial Park and will support research on corn hybrids. The project team includes developer Southeast Industrial Properties and general contractor Peoples Construction Corp.
FDA's Building One Achieves LEED Gold
The Food and Drug Administration has achieved LEED-NC Gold sustainable design certification for Building One in Silver Spring, Md. The renovation of the historic 102,000-sf facility was designed by KlingStubbins in association with RTKL with Sustainable Design Consulting providing LEED certification guidance.
Agfa HealthCare Builds Waterloo R&D Facility
Agfa HealthCare began construction in March of 2010 on a research and development facility in Waterloo, Ontario. Located in the University of Waterloo’s Research and Technology Park, the facility will enable Agfa to develop advanced diagnostic imaging and healthcare management technologies. The facility is supported by a grant of $29.6 from the Ontario government. The project is being built by The Cora Group.
Hitachi's Elevator Research Tower Nears Completion
Hitachi’s elevator research tower is slated for completion in April of 2010. Standing 700 feet tall, the building will enable Hitachi to test elevators capable of traveling up to 40 miles per hour. Located in Hitachinaka City in Japan, the research facility will support engineering and development of high-speed passenger and cargo elevators.
University of Michigan Health System Opens Brehm Tower
The University of Michigan Health System opened the $132 million Brehm Tower in Ann Arbor in March of 2010. Part of the W.K. Kellogg Eye Center Complex, the 230,000-sf facility houses seven eye care clinics, surgical suites, and laboratories for ophthalmology and diabetes research. The eight-story facility was designed by TSA of Cambridge, Mass., and features an open lab layout and abundant natural lighting.