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SDSU Plans Environmental Laboratory
San Diego State University has contracted San Diego-based Ninyo & Moore to perform a geotechnical design evaluation of its proposed environmental laboratory. The $3-million, 48,000-sf facility will be built on the site of the former Naval Training Center.
ViroPharma Expands Exton Facilities
Pharmaceutical company ViroPharma Inc. is expanding its 70,000-sf Exton office complex with the addition of 16,000 sf. The facility is located in Hankin Group's Eagleview corporate center.
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.
Ford Builds Nationwide Distribution Centers
Ford Motor Company, based in Dearborn, Mich. is considering existing structures or possible development of a new facility to house a 200,000-sf distribution facility, possibly in North Carolina, slated to open within the next year. Due to a major restructuring of the company in January, Ford plans to build 11 additional U.S. distribution centers to speed replacement parts delivery to dealers nationwide. Ford currently has a 300,000-sf building under construction in Irvine, Calif.
Goucher College Completes Residence and Renovation Project
Goucher College of Towson, Md., has completed construction of a new 21,000-sf residence hall, as well as expansion and renovation and of the 74,350-sf Heubeck Hall. Both projects were designed and built by the Boston offices of Einhorn Yaffee Prescott, Architecture & Engineering.