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University of Memphis Breaks Ground on Residence and Classroom Facility
The University of Memphis broke ground on a $26 million residence, classroom and office facility in Memphis, Tenn., on June 19 of 2008. Slated for completion by March of 2010, the 127,000-sf project will accommodate 496 students in “living-learning” neighborhoods of between 18 and 22 individuals. LEED Silver certification for sustainable design will be sought for the facility. The project team includes Atkins Buchner Price Architects, Habiterra Architects, and general contractor Flintco, Inc.
Wright State University Breaks Ground on Science Labs
Wright State University broke ground on a $9 million renovation of the science laboratories at its Lake Campus in Celina, Ohio, on June 18, 2008. The project will add a total of 27,860-sf to the existing facility with a new science wing housing technology-rich laboratories and a multipurpose center. The general contractor is Brumbaugh Construction of Arcanum, Ohio.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Opens Medical Research Building IV
Vanderbilt University Medical Center celebrated the opening of the $110 million Medical Research Building IV in Nashville on June 17, 2008. The 200,000-sf facility houses 86 laboratory modules and is built atop two existing buildings. Three research floors are sited above Light Hall, with five research floors and two vivarium floors above the newly renovated $5.5 million, 1,106-seat Langford Auditorium. The project was designed by Don Blair and Associates with Davis Brody Architects.
University of Nevada Breaks Ground on Math and Science Center
The University of Nevada, Reno broke ground on the $50 million Davidson Mathematics and Science Center on June 17, 2008. The integrated 105,000-sf facility will include 27 teaching labs, eight biological science labs, seven chemistry labs, four large classrooms, a 500-seat auditorium, a 50-seat computational classroom, faculty offices, meeting areas, and administration. The project contractor is PENTA Building Group. Completion is slated for August of 2010.
University of Arkansas Opens Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
The University of Arkansas opened the $2.4 million Leland Tollett Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in Fayetteville on June 12, 2008. Housing disease testing for poultry, cows, horses, and other animals, the facility is operated jointly by the University’s Division of Agriculture and The Poultry Federation. The 7,365-sf diagnostic laboratory features a drive-through drop off window for poultry samples and a hydraulic lift for large animal transfer.