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Coagulation Diagnostics Expands in Rockville
Bethesda-based Coagulation Diagnostics Inc. moved into a new lab facility at the Maryland Technology Development Center in Rockville on May 1. The biotech firm, maker of commercialized diagnostic tests for cardiovascular disease, will retain its Bethesda office space while expanding its R&D operations.
Emory University Implements New Water Technologies
Emory University has two buildings under construction that incorporate an innovative water recycling program. The system is designed to capture air-conditioning condensate for reuse by the cooling tower that provides air conditioning for a 325,000-sf medical research facility and a 268,000-sf cancer research institute. The $30,000 system will generate more than 2 million gallons a year of the 10- to 12 million gallons required by the tower. The system is expected to save water usage and sewer fees in the next three years that will cover its initial costs.
UTSA Breaks Ground on Recreation and Childcare Facilities
The University of Texas at San Antonio plans to break ground in summer 2001 on two new facilities, both designed by Garza/Bomberger & Associates. Students, faculty, and staff will be served by a 66,000-sf wellness/recreation center that will include a 10,000-sf Health Services Center as well as rooms for free weights, cardiovascular exercise, aerobics, and racquetball and basketball courts. A free-standing 11,000-sf campus child-care center will accommodate approximately 130 infants through pre-schoolers.The general contractor is Bartlett Cocke General Contractors.
Georgia Tech Renovates Student Recreational Complex
Georgia Tech has plans to renovate and expand its Student Recreational Complex. The existing 1996 Olympic outdoor pool and diving well will be part of the $43-million, 32,000-sf project being designed and built by Hastings & Chivetta Architects Inc. The existing student rec facility will be demolished and rebuilt with the addition of a new swimming pool and connected parking deck.
Monmouth University Plans New Athletic Center
Monmouth University has commissioned Philadelphia-based Ewing Cole Cherry Brott to design a new athletic center and mulitpurpose activity facility that will include a 5,000-seat multipurpose gymnasium, a 200-meter indoor track, a new university bookstore, coaches offices, locker rooms, luxury boxes, booster club, and a Hall of Fame. The existing athletic facilities in Boylan Gym will be renovated to expand opportunities for student and community recreation. The project is underway with construction scheduled to begin in early 2002.