Industry News

The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) opened its new $21 million University Doctors Pavilion at its in November 2003. As one of the largest free-standing outpatient facilities in South Jersey, the completely remodeled structure includes a 57,000-sf wing, doubling the clinical space on the Stratford campus. The facility houses a standardized patient laboratory for student evaluation. UMDNJ is planning an additional $11 million in construction projects at the campus, including construction already under way on 20,000 sf to 22,000 sf of research laboratory facilities.

Cosmetics manufacturer Mary Kay will occupy a 135,000-sf build-to-suit facility sited on 17 acres in the Shawnee Ridge business park in Gwinnett County, Ga. The warehouse will replace Mary Kay’s current 70,000-sf distribution warehouse in Duluth. The new facility is expected to reach completion in September 2004.  

Robert Bosch Corp., a subsidiary of German diversified manufacturer Bosch Group, has leased 250,000-sf in Atlanta’s 375,000-sf Westgate Distribution Center. Bosch will utilize the facility for distribution of both electronics and auto parts.

Boston College and Einhorn Yaffee Prescott, Architecture and Engineering of Boston have completed the design of the new $16.3 million St. Ignatius Gate Residence Hall in Chestnut Hill. The general contractor for the 100,000-sf facility is Walsh Brothers. The project is currently in the production phase and upon completion will house 322 students in four-, six-, and eight-person suites with study lounges and community gathering areas.

Manufacturer Micron Precision has purchased a 70,000-sf facility in Charlotte, N.C., where it will consolidate and expand its area operations.