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Stockton University Builds Unified Science Center 2
Stockton University is building the $33.2 million Unified Science Center 2 in Galloway, N.J. The three-story, 58,210-sf facility will house teaching and research labs, a vivarium, a gross anatomy lab, a multipurpose room, a greenhouse, and faculty offices. The $15.2 million, 37,720-sf Health Sciences Center is also under construction and will provide simulation suites, an exercise science lab, and space for the sustainability program. Both projects are slated for occupancy in 2018.
University of Cincinnati Health Constructs Gardner Neuroscience Institute
The University of Cincinnati Health is building the $60.5 million Gardner Neuroscience Institute in the Corryville area of Cincinnati. The 114,000-sf outpatient facility was designed by Perkins+Will to provide patient-centered neurological and psychiatric care. The four-story project will include an auditorium, a patient lounge, a café, an outdoor rehabilitation area, and an underground parking garage. Ground was broken on the facility in February of 2017 and occupancy is expected in 2019. The construction cost of the building is $26.6 million.
Medical College of Georgia Expands Cancer Research Building
The Medical College of Georgia is engaged in a $62.5 million expansion of its cancer research facilities in Augusta. Designed to promote interaction between clinicians and researchers, the project includes the creation of a three-story facility housing offices and collaboration space connecting the M.
University of Tampa Plans Graduate and Health Studies Building
The University of Tampa is planning to construct the 90,000-sf Graduate and Health Studies Building to accommodate programs in nursing and allied health professions. Designed by Beck Architecture and KWJ Architects, the six-story facility will also provide smart classrooms, simulation suites, conference rooms, faculty and administrative offices, health science labs, and study spaces. LEED sustainable design certification will be sought for the project, which is slated for completion in fall of 2018.
UNC Rex Healthcare Opens Heart and Vascular Hospital
UNC Rex Healthcare opened the $235 million Heart and Vascular Hospital in Raleigh in March of 2017. Located on the University of North Carolina medical campus, the eight-story, 300,000-sf tower houses 127 inpatient rooms, an intensive care unit, and two large hybrid operating rooms to accommodate complex surgical procedures. General contractor Skanska began work on the facility in September of 2014 for a construction contract value of $93 million.