Industry News

Rolls-Royce will build a $100 million manufacturing and research facility for aircraft engines in Prince George County, Va. Sited on 1,000 acres, the plant will start production by year-end 2009. The facility will support engine assembly and testing operations. Additional buildings may be constructed at the site in the future for a total investment of $500 million over the next six years.

SANYO Commercial Solutions announced the launch of new four-way ceiling-recessed air conditioners and heat pumps in December of 2008. The XS/XHS1271 and XS/XHS1872 models send cool air in all directions within the room and return the air through the center of the grille, which evenly distributes air through each of the openings. The six new split product models are available in both 12,000 and 18,000 Btu/h capacities and available in cooling only, cooling only with low ambient capability, and heat pump versions.

Meridian Health is partnering with developer Lillibridge of Chicago to build the 150,000-sf Meridian Health Village in Jackson, N.J. Construction will begin on the outpatient medical facility in spring of 2009 with completion slated for summer of 2010. The project will include an imaging center, surgical suites, urgent care, women’s and children’s health, laboratory, and family practice offices.

Columbia Gorge Community College opened its $8 million health and science building in The Dalles, Ore., in fall of 2008. The 35,000-sf facility houses four science labs, 11 technology-rich classrooms, an amphitheater, offices for the nursing program, student services, and administration.

SRI International will open the $16.7 million Center for Advanced Drug Research in Harrisonburg, Va., in August of 2009. Sited on 25 acres in the Rockingham Center for Research and Technology business park, the 40,000-sf building is being constructed by Nielsen Builders. The three-story facility will house offices and laboratories for pharmaceutical research.