Industry News

Astrolink International LLC is planning a new 80,000-sf telecommunications Network Operations Center at the Innovation @ Prince William site in Manassas. Scheduled to begin in August 2001, the $205 million project will function as a global telecommunication network providing state-of-the-art satellite technology. Service will be initiated in the second quarter of 2003.

Abgenix has acquired 72,000-sf of research and development space adjacent to its headquarters in Ardenwood Corporate Park in Fremont. This expansion of Abgenix's R&D space will provide facilities for developing antibody therapeutic products.

Redwood City-based Oracle Corp. is planning to build office facilities totalling 1.3 million square feet in Rocklin and Dublin, accommodating up to 4,500 additional employees. Adding 460,000-sf to the existing 100,000-sf Rocklin facility, the software giant has also planned an 800,000-sf expansion at the Dublin transit center complex.

Drexel University in Philadelphia has contracted Burt Hill Kosar Rittelmann Associates to design a new $30 million, 150,000-sf, five-story research building. 

Inktomi will lease space in the Wilson Cornerstone (now Equity Office) development currently under construction a mile from its Foster City headquarters. Construction began in March 2000 on the sleek 8-story 388,000-sf Parkside Towers which feature a large lobby and parking facility. Inktomi plans to move later this year.