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Freddie Mac Plans Herndon Data Center
Freddie Mac is planning a new 100,000-sf data center on the site of the former Exodus-Global Center in Herndon. Design of interior improvements and architecture, engineering, and commissioning of the building's mechanical and electrical infrastructure will be provided by EYP Mission Critical Facilities. EYP designed the original Exodus-Global Center facility.
Meredith College Master Plan Developed
Meredith College, a four-year private women's college, has selected Boston-based Shepley Richardson and Abbott to develop a master plan for its Raleigh campus.
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Breaks Ground on New HQ
The General Services Administration broke ground on the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms' 422,000-sf Northeast Washington headquarters on April 10. Slated for completion in 2004, the $103-million project is aimed to revitalize the eastern corridor of the city. The facility will house 1,100 government employees.
Georgia Aquarium to Open in 2005
The Georgia Aquarium has selected Heery International Inc. of Atlanta as construction manager for building the world's largest aquarium. Heery's role will be the oversight and management of all project stages. Slated to open in 2005, the $200-million, 250,000-sf aquarium will feature a 5 million-gallon exotic aquatic animal tank. Brasfield & Gorrie LLC of Kennesaw will manage day-to-day construction operations.
University of Phoenix Atlanta Campus Relocated
The University of Phoenix, a subsidiary of Phoenix-based Apollo Group Inc., will relocate its Atlanta campus to a permanent North Fulton County location on April 19th. The new 26,000-sf facility is comprised of 16 classrooms, each accommodating 25 students. The school holds classes in the evenings Monday through Thursday.