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York Hospital Opens Simulation Facility
York Hospital opened its 4,500-sf medical simulation center on June 2, 2008. The $2.3 million facility will house patient simulators, a task-training room, a control room, and a debriefing room for the training of physicians and healthcare professionals. Construction began on the project in 2007. Located in York, Pa., York Hospital is community teaching hospital affiliated with WellSpan Health.
Florida A&M University Breaks Ground on Animal Healthcare Facility
Florida A&M University (FAMU) broke ground on its $1.2 million Animal Healthcare Facility in Quincy in May of 2008. Housing research facilities, a clinical lab, veterinary training facilities, and a technology center, the building will open in April of 2009.
Virtua Breaks Ground on Health and Wellness Facility
Virtua Health broke ground on a $31 million health and wellness facility in Washington Township, N.J., in late May of 2008. The 225,000-sf building will include physical and occupational therapy, a med spa and salon, a fitness center, a high risk pregnancy center, and childcare facilities. The building is part of a new hospital complex slated to open in summer of 2009. The project is designed to provide a single destination for patient healthcare needs.
Utah Breaks Ground on Unified State Lab
The State of Utah broke ground on the 81,000-sf Unified State Lab in Taylorsville in May of 2008. The hazard preparedness facility will house laboratories for air, water and soil testing; infectious disease testing; chemical and bioterrorism preparedness; alcohol and drug testing; and toxicology. The $31 million secure facility features sophisticated HVAC systems and is slated to open in October of 2009. The project team includes VCBO Architecture, Smith Group, and Big-D Construction.
Gehl Company Builds New Headquarters and Research Center
Gehl Company broke ground in early May of 2008 on a new $20 million headquarters and R&D center in West Bend, Wis. Slated for completion in summer of 2009, the two-story headquarters will feature an open office design and use of natural and energy efficient lighting. The R&D center will reach completion in October of 2008 and will house product design, development, and testing operations. Gehl manufactures compact construction and agricultural equipment.