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Stark State College of Technology Constructs Health Sciences Building
Stark State College of Technology is constructing the $9 million Health Sciences Building in North Canton, Ohio. The 47,500-sf technology and equipment-rich facility will house teaching laboratories and classrooms for instruction in healthcare, biotechnology, dental hygiene, emergency fire services, emergency medical services, health information, and massage therapy. The facility will also accommodate biotechnology, chemistry, and anatomy and physiology programs in the new science labs.
Thermo-Gel Provides Biodegradable Fire Protection
Thermo-Gel® is a biodegradable fire retardant composed of nontoxic polymers that can be applied to properties and grounds to eliminate damage from flames and charring. Used by professional fire fighters, Thermo-Gel can be added to water to coat surfaces, buildings, shrubs, and vehicles, as well as creating a fire-free zone around structures. Thermo-Gel is not harmful to city water supplies, groundwater, surface or spring water, or animals.
U.S. House of Representatives Passes Green School Facilities Act
The U.S. House of Representatives passed The 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act on June 4, 2008. Enabling public school buildings around the country to receive much-needed renovations and modernizations, legislation H.R. 3021 will provide funding to states and school districts to help ensure that learning environments are safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly. H.R. 3021 authorizes $6.4 billion for school renovation and modernization projects for fiscal year 2009.
Atlantic Veterinary College Builds Aquatic Health Lab
Atlantic Veterinary College of the University of Prince Edward Island is partnering with the province of New Brunswick to construct a $23.6 million aquatic animal health science laboratory in St. George, NB, Canada. Meeting national standards for fish health testing, the facility will support aquaculture research for the regions’ fishery industries. Housing necropsy, bacteriology, virology, and sample processing facilities, the 5,700-sf laboratory will be built by Castle Rock Construction Services of Saint John.
University of New Mexico Constructs Rio Rancho Teaching Hospital
The University of New Mexico is partnering with the city of Rio Rancho and developer Legacy Hospital Partners to construct a full service teaching hospital in Rio Rancho, N.M. The 75-bed facility will support medical education and nursing programs and is designed for ease of expansion to a total of 125 beds. Housing a 24-hour emergency room, cancer center, critical care unit, intensive care unit, and medical offices, the project will be built with sustainable design technologies. The project cost is estimated at between $100 million and $150 million.