Industry News

The University of Maryland has selected D.C. architectural firm OP-X to design an addition to its Inn & Conference Center in Adelphi, Md., compliant with the Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) program coordinated by the U.S. Green Building Council. Slated to begin construction in late spring of 2002 and reach completion in 2003, the 102,000-sf addition includes 6,000 sf of meeting space and 126 hotel rooms. Construction manager for the project is Bovis Lend Lease. 

The University of Texas Health Science Center has selected the team of Centex Construction Co. of Dallas and Zachry Construction Corp. of San Antonio to provide construction management services for its new academic administration and student services building. Located on its San Antonio campus, the 60,000-sf building will house administrative staff, including the Health Science Center president. HKS of Dallas will provide architectural services for the facility, which will serve as a gateway to the campus as well as a focal point.

In October, Bethesda-based Dental Benefits Providers is relocating its headquarters and approximately 300 workers to 75,000 sf in Rockville's new King Farm Development. The health care company is a division of United Healthcare of Minneapolis, one of the largest dental benefit providers in the nation. 

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, a four-year private women's college, has selected Boston-based Shepley Richardson and Abbott to develop a master plan for its Raleigh campus.