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M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Builds Smithville Conference Facility

Published 11/20/2003

The Science Park-Research Division of the University of Texas’ M.D. Anderson Cancer Center is expanding its Smithville, Texas, campus with the addition of a 10,000-sf conference center. The project includes a 300-seat auditorium and a new physical plant. Construction will begin in early 2004. The division’s campus currently houses five buildings on 720 acres.

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Diablo Valley College Develops San Ramon Campus

Published 11/14/2003

Diablo Valley College, a Pleasant Hill, Calif.-based community college, broke ground in November 2003 on its new campus in San Ramon, Calif. Sited on seven acres, the $26.4- million campus will feature classrooms, three multi-purpose labs with 32 computer stations, four science labs, and art studios. A library, senior center and childcare facility will be built adjacent to the campus. The project is expected to reach completion in 2006.

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U.S. Geological Survey Develops Reston Laboratory

Published 11/13/2003

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is engaged in a five-year, $40 million renovation of its laboratory space at the John Wesley Powell Building in Reston. The sixth phase of an eight phase project, the renovation will create state-of-the-art labs enabling the USGS to provide reliable biological science information. Designed by Burt Hill Kosar Rittelmann, the general contractor for the project is Grunley Construction, with Bovis Lend Lease as construction manager.

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GSA Develops Prettyman Courthouse Annex

Published 11/13/2003

The General Services Administration is engaged in a $122-million expansion of the E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse in Washington, D.C. The 248,000-gsf annex will add nine courtrooms and 19 judges’ chambers connected by an atrium to the original building. Construction began in April 2002 and is expected to reach completion in November 2005. The project architect is Michael Graves/Smith Hinchman & Grylls Joint Venture, with Centex Construction as general contractor.

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