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Ruhr University Bochum Plans European Protein Research Institute
Ruhr University will begin construction in 2010 on the 65,000-sf European Protein Research Institute in Bochum, Germany. Supported by $53 million in funding from the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, the facility will support research on protein biomarkers for cancer, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's diseases. Completion is expected in 2013. The building will house approximately 150 researchers and staff.
Michigan State University To Build Plant Science Expansion
Michigan State University will begin construction in May of 2010 on the $43.2 million Plant Science Expansion in Lansing. The 90,000-sf, four-story structure will house open laboratories, plant growth chambers, and computational research space. Completion is expected in late 2011.
NIH Designs Porter Neuroscience Research Center Phase II
The National Institutes of Health has selected Perkins & Will to design the second phase of the Porter Neuroscience Research Center in Bethesda, Md. The construction cost is estimated at $150 million. Slated for completion in the third quarter of 2013, the project will provide generic laboratories, offices, animal holding facilities, and conference rooms. The completed Porter Neuroscience Research Center will encompass 600,000 sf. LEED Platinum sustainable design certification will be sought for the facility.
North Memorial Health Care Opens Maple Grove Hospital
North Memorial Health Care opened the 225,000-sf Maple Grove Hospital on December 30, 2009. The patient-centered facility includes a birthing center, emergency department, and five operating rooms. The hospital was built with many natural, regionally-sourced, and recycled materials. The facility features abundant natural light, occupancy sensors, and advanced HVAC systems for reduced energy consumption. Maple Grove Hospital represents a partnership between North Memorial Health Care and Fairview Health Services.
Central Texas College Builds Nursing Education Building
Central Texas College is building the $23 million Nursing Education Building in Killeen. Ground was broken on the facility in July of 2009 with completion expected in spring of 2011. The two-story, 85,000-sf project will be shared with Tarleton State University-Central Texas and Metroplex Hospital. The building will provide 19 classrooms, 69 faculty offices, and eight medical simulation labs.