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Industry News
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Under Construction
The new 2,300,000-sf headquarters of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) is under construction. Located on eight acres in Alexandria, the facility consists of five 10-story buildings in a U-shaped complex, with a total of 3,800 parking spaces in two garages. Designed by architectural firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, the headquarters features a pedestrian accessible 10-story atrium connecting the two wings of Building A, with all five buildings linked via underground walkways.
Raleigh Convention Center Planned
Current plans for the proposed Raleigh Convention Center describe a 410,000-sf facility housing 150,000-sf of exhibition space. An additional 30,000-sf of meeting and conference facilities will be accompanied by 25,000-sf of ballroom space. Estimated project cost is $175- to $200-million.
Electronic Arts Builds Phase II
Electronic Arts has built the $86-million Electronic Arts Phase II in Redwood City, Calif. Located on a 649,000-sf site, the project began construction in December of 2000 and reached completion in May of this year. The contractor was Webcor Builders.
North Carolina State University Plans Bioprocessing Training Facility
North Carolina State University is planning a $35-million bioprocessing training facility on its Centennial Campus. The biotechnology manufacturing facility is part of a work-force training initiative aimed to develop the state's bioprocessing industry. Additionally, UNC Hospitals is planning to build a $140-million cancer tower.
Wyeth Vaccines Builds Sanford Facility
Wyeth Vaccines is building a $200-million, 150,000-sf facility in Sanford, N.C. Designed by Flad & Associates, the project is slated for completion in December of 2003. Contractor Fluor Corp. is joined on the project team by engineering firms CRB Consulting Engineers, McKim & Creed and Tai & Associates.