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Industry News
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.
Center for Emerging Technologies Developed in St. Louis
The Center for Emerging Technologies (Building II), a new 50,000-sf incubator facility designed by architect Mackey Mitchell Associates, houses high-growth, advanced technology companies. The building, originally built in 1907 for the Dorris Motor Car Company, provides open loft office space with an industrial character and is thoroughly wired to meet demanding electronic needs. Called "accelerator" space, it provides areas for expansion for companies still in product development.
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.
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.