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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Plans Memphis Research Building
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital will begin construction in mid-2018 on a $412 research and innovation hub on its existing campus in Memphis, Tenn. Designed by The Crump Firm and Jacobs Engineering to foster interaction, the seven-story, 625,000-sf facility will feature open laboratories with glass walls offering ample natural light.
University of Texas at Austin Opens Graduate Business Facility
The University of Texas at Austin opened the $186 million Robert B. Rowling Hall in February of 2018. Housing graduate programs for the McCombs School of Business, the 497,500-sf facility was designed by Jacobs and Ennead Architects to foster experiential learning and entrepreneurship. Utilizing internal glass walls for optimal transparency, the project offers technology-rich classrooms, collaboration spaces, conference rooms, and convention venues, as well as housing a state-of-the-art studio for video and sound production.
Western Carolina University Breaks Ground on Apodaca Science Building
Western Carolina University officially broke ground on the $110 million Tom Apodaca Science Building in March of 2018 in Cullowhee, N.C. Designed by Lord Aeck Sargent, the project will provide teaching labs and classrooms to support programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Construction will begin in August of 2018 with occupancy expected in June of 2021.
Los Angeles Community College District Sets BIM Mandate for Massive Construction Program
Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) has mandated that Building Information Modeling (BIM) be implemented in the final phase of its $9 billion construction program. LACCD, which is the largest community college district in the United States and comprises nine colleges, is also targeting net-zero energy consumption in the sustainable development of its extensive portfolio.
Taconic Biosciences Opens East Greenbush Headquarters
Taconic Biosciences, a breeder of mice and rats for medical research, opened its 8,000-sf headquarters in February of 2018 in East Greenbush, N.Y. Located in the Cancer Research Center Building on the University at Albany Health Sciences campus, the facility is strategically sited to optimize relationships with key stakeholders and customers. The space houses the company's leadership team, as well as members of its product strategy, marketing, human resources, finance, quality, customers service, and business technology units.