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University of Minneapolis Plans Urban Research Center
The University of Minnesota has selected Stahl Construction and MN Best Enterprises as the construction team for the renovation of the Urban Research and Outreach/Engagement Center (UROC) in Minneapolis. The project involves renovation of an existing facility to house programs in early childhood education, urban youth development, nutrition education, and family development.
AMP-Ohio Selects Bechtel to Build Coal-Fired Power Plant
American Municipal Power-Ohio (AMP-Ohio) has selected Bechtel Power Corporation to construct a $3.25 billion coal-fired power plant in Meigs County, Ohio. Construction will begin in 2009 and reach completion within five years. The plant will feature Powerspan emission control technologies to reduce emissions of sulfur dioxide, mercury, carbon dioxide, and particulate matter.
Homasote Products Earn FSC Certification
Homasote, a recycled building product manufacturer, announced in January of 2009 that it has earned another certification proving the green benefits of using Homasote products, which are made from post-consumer recycled paper. The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), a non-profit organization devoted to encouraging the responsible management of the world’s forests, has certified Homasote under recently extended certification criteria that now includes firms whose products are made from post-consumer materials.
Glendale Community College Opens Life Sciences Building
Glendale Community College opened its 63,000-sf Life Sciences Building in Glendale, Ariz., in January of 2009. Supporting instruction in biology, nursing, and psychology, the three-story facility was designed by GouldEvans and built by DPR Construction. The sustainably-designed project houses classrooms, 72 faculty offices, nine biology labs, four nursing training suites, a greenhouse, meeting rooms, and a vivarium.
University of Kentucky Plans Computer Science and Engineering Building
The University of Kentucky is planning to construct the $18.6 million Davis Marksbury Building in Lexington. Housing research in visualization, computer science, and electrical and computer engineering, the building represents Phase II of the Digital Village complex. The 25,000-sf project will provide space for the UK Center for Visualization and Virtual Environments, the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and the Department of Computer Science.