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Procter & Gamble Constructs Health Care Innovation Laboratories
Procter & Gamble is engaged in a $50 million renovation and expansion of the Reading Gillette Innovation Centre in the United Kingdom. The project includes the construction of new research labs and the renovation of an existing building and associated warehouses to create a two-story, 75,300-sf complex to house the Health Care Innovation Laboratories. Completion is expected in late 2019 with occupancy in 2020.
High Point University Constructs Qubein Arena and Conference Center
High Point University is building the $120 million Qubein Arena, Conference Center and Hotel in High Point, N.C. The project includes an arena offering 4,500 seats as well as staff offices, locker rooms, a media suite, a press conference room, concession stands, and athletic training facilities. Accommodating up to 2,500 visitors, the Conference Center will provide space for growing undergraduate and graduate programs, student groups, and community organizations.
University of North Georgia Plans Cottrell Center for Business, Technology and Innovation
The University of North Georgia is planning to build the $30 million Cottrell Center for Business, Technology and Innovation in Dahlonega. The 91,000-sf interdisciplinary facility will accommodate programs in computer science, cybersecurity, information systems, computer forensics, and data visualization and analytics.
Jodrell Bank Observatory Opens Square Kilometre Array Global Headquarters
The University of Manchester's Jodrell Bank Observatory opened the Square Kilometre Array Global Headquarters in July of 2019 in Macclesfield in the United Kingdom. Designed by Hassell to support collaborative research in radio astronomy, the 45,200-sf facility will act as a global nexus for astrophysics, accommodating over 1,000 investigators from 16 countries.
Michigan State University Constructs STEM Teaching and Learning Facility
Michigan State University is building the $97.5 million STEM Teaching and Learning Facility in East Lansing. Designed by Ellenzweig and Integrated Design Solutions, the 175,880-gsf project includes the renovation of 40,000 sf in the former Shaw Lane Power Plant to house the Learning Innovation Center, a commons area, maker spaces, and faculty and staff offices.