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Industry News
Abgenix Biotech Manufacturing Facility Planned
Abgenix Inc. has awarded a biotech manufacturing plant design contract to Clark Richardson & Biskup Consulting Engineers Inc., working with Dowler-Gruman Architects on the project team. An existing shell building will house a 100,000-sf fit-out.
Host Marriott Relocates To Bethesda's Two Democracy Center
Host Marriott has contracted architect OP-X of Washington to design its newly leased 67,000-sf office at Two Democracy Center in Bethesda. Host, a hotel real estate investment trust, plans to relocate its 250 employees in August 2002.
UIW Plans New Facilities
The University of the Incarnate Word is expanding with a new building providing student housing, conference facilities, a bookstore and a parking garage. The first phase of the 150,000-sf facility is being funded by a $9 million bond issue and is currently under contract.
Advanced Technology Center at Northwest Vista College
Northwest Vista College is planning a new 30,000-sf Advanced Technology Center to house the college's Corporate and Community Development Department. The two-story facility will also house academic functions, providing a biotechnology lab, 5 computer labs and 8 classrooms.
H-E-B Plans Safety Testing Facility
San Antonio-based chain H-E-B Grocery Co. is planning a 13,500-sf safety and food quality testing facility in Northeast San Antonio. Replacing 5,400 sf of quality assurance lab space, the $3.5 million building will house H-E-B's environmental affairs department which ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.