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Industry News
Paradigm Builds in Research Triangle Park
Paradigm Genetics Inc. opened in March a new 20,000-sf Gene-Function Factory at their $25 million Center for Functional Genomics Research in RTP. The building houses six plant growth rooms with indirect lighting, as well as labs and offices. A second 50,000-sf structure is under construction with completion anticipated in fall 2000. It accommodates growth rooms, labs, offices, and a natural-light greenhouse. A 32,000-sf third building is scheduled to open in October 2000.
Bio-Rad Expands in Hercules
Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc. has plans for a 227,000-sf expansion at its headquarters in Hercules. The biotechnology company, which manufactures medical equipment, is expanding its life science division which supplies genomic and proteomic products to research organizations and universities. Additional offices, R&D space, and possibly a commons building are included in the project. Bio-Rad's 67-acre site could accommodate yet another 757,000 sf of construction should that become necessary.
Aventis Expands in Cambridge
Aventis SA, based in Strasbourg, France, is expanding its Genomics Center in Cambridge. Completion of the $3 million renovation, which will improve lab and office space at the pharmaceutical company, is anticipated in mid-July. Kennedy & Rossi Inc. of Lexington, Mass., is in charge of the project.
New Master Plan for Suitland Federal Center
Suitland Federal Center's new master plan, begun in March, is moving forward with Leo A. Daly as the prime contractor. Completion of a preliminary plan for the U.S. General Services Administration is anticipated in June 2000. Among the agencies housed at the 185-acre complex are the National Archives and Records Administration, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the Bureau of the Census. The master plan anticipates construction of a new 207,970-gsf facility for the NOAA at a cost of $51,737,000.
Discovery Communications Headquarters in Silver Spring
Discovery Communications has plans for a new 500,000-sf worldwide headquarters in Silver Spring scheduled to break ground in fall 2000. The structure will consolidate operations currently spread out in six Bethesda, Md., buildings, and will house approximately 2,000 employees when completed in fall 2002. Discovery Communications is the owner of the Discovery Channel.