Tradeline, Inc. filters and categorizes new-construction and industry news from regional and professional journals across the country. Here you will find new projects, products, and regulatory updates.
Industry News
Ohio University Begins Construction on Heritage Translational Research Center
Ohio University began construction in January of 2025 on the $75 million Heritage Translational Research Center (HTRC) in Athens. Designed by Perkins&Will and DesignGroup, the 80,000-sf facility will consolidate laboratories and operations currently dispersed across campus, creating a collaborative ecosystem for clinical innovation. The four-story structure will provide bench space for translational biomedical research, as well as labs and support spaces for population health and clinical research.
Virginia Tech Opens First Phase of Innovation Campus
Virginia Tech opened the first building on its Innovation Campus in Alexandria in January of 2025. SmithGroup designed the 300,000-gsf facility to provide leading-edge environments for academic and research programs in computer science and engineering, as well as space for the Pamplin College of Business. Featuring specialized laboratories, a drone testing cage, and a two-story maker space, the 11-story development houses 14 classrooms, wellness venues for students and faculty, and the 3,000-sf Boeing Auditorium.
New Las Vegas Stadium Planned for the Athletics
The Athletics, also known as the Oakland A's, are planning a $1.75 billion stadium that will become the team’s new home in Las Vegas. Designed by Bjarke Ingels Group & HNTB, the climate-controlled ballpark will accommodate 33,000 occupants, with 30,000 seats equipped with an underseat cooling system that is the first of its kind in Major League Baseball (MLB). A covered roof comprising five pennant arches will deliver soft, natural light while mitigating glare for both the audience and the players.
University of Arizona Completes Gateway Building Construction
Arizona State University completed construction in January of 2025 on the $78 million University Gateway Building (UGB) in Tempe. Forging a vibrant link between the west campus entrance and the Mill Avenue district of downtown, the 128,000-sf structure integrates classroom, administrative, mixed-use, and retail space to meet educational needs while maximizing land use.
University of Maryland and Wexford Celebrate Opening of 4MLK
The University of Maryland, Baltimore opened a 250,000-sf innovation center in January of 2024 to drive biomedical advances and accelerate the discovery of new health solutions. Developed and operated by Wexford Science + Technology, 4MLK serves as the gateway to the UM BioPark and will offer leasable space for life science and technology companies.