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Kaiser Plans South San Francisco Cancer Center
Kaiser Permanente is planning to open a $30-million cancer center in South San Francisco. Designed by Emeryville, Calif.-based Ratcliff Architects, the 19,500-sf oncology center will house 12 examination rooms, four linear accelerators, a CT scanner, physician offices, and space for support staff. Redwood City, Calif.-based contractor Rudolph & Sletten is expected to begin construction on the facility in early 2006 and reach completion in the first half of 2007. The center is estimated to treat 1,000 cancer patients annually.
CDC Constructs Biodefense Research Facility in Atlanta
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has completed construction of a 12-story biodefense research facility at its main campus in Atlanta. Slated to open in November 2005, the approximately 400,000-sf project includes a global communications center and an emergency operations center and will triple available BSL-4 laboratory space. Additionally, laboratories in the facility can be adjusted to different safety levels depending on the containment level needed.
Simon Fraser University Builds 4D Labs
Simon Fraser University is constructing 4D Labs, a new nanotechnology research facility in Burnaby, British Columbia. The $35-million project will house analytical laboratories and cleanrooms for advanced materials and nanoscience research. 4D Labs is slated for completion in 2007.
Bridgestone Expands Clarksville Manufacturing Plant
International tire manufacturer Bridgestone America Holding has selected Birmingham-based Doster Construction Co. to construct a 127,365-sf expansion of its Bridgestone Metalpha plant in Clarksville, Tenn. The project architect is Gresham, Smith & Partners of Nashville. The Clarksville plant, which primarily manufactures steel cord, will house $31 million in new equipment for a total project cost of $45 million.
Kansas Air National Guard Constructs Topeka Headquarters
The Kansas Air National Guard has selected Wichita-based contractor The Law Co. to construct its new $7.3 million headquarters in Topeka, Kansas. Sited at Forbes Field, the two-story, 35,000-sf facility will include offices, an auditorium, and an advanced security system. The project architect is HTK Associates of Topeka. Completion is expected by November 2006.