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Children's Mercy Hospital Plans Research Tower
Children’s Mercy Hospital is planning to construct a 400,000-sf research tower on its Hospital Hill campus in Kansas City. Designed by BSA LifeStructures to provide research, office, and support space, the nine-story project will be built on top of an existing parking structure. The project team includes general contractor McCownGordon Construction, structural engineer Bob D. Campbell, civil engineer Walter P Moore, and MEP engineer Brack and Associates.
Harvard University Creates Enterprise Research Campus and SEAS Complex
Harvard University is planning to develop the 900,000-sf Enterprise Research Campus in the Allston district of Boston. The 36-acre project will provide teaching, research, and residential facilities in a mixed-use setting that will include business incubators, space for private companies and nonprofits, and public green areas. The first phase of development will create 400,000 sf of office and lab space, 250,000 sf of rental housing, and 250,000 sf of conference and hotel space on a 14-acre site.
University of Notre Dame Opens Campus Crossroads
The University of Notre Dame opened Campus Crossroads in fall of 2017 in Notre Dame, Ind. The $400 million project included the construction of three buildings adjacent to Notre Dame Stadium: O’Neill Hall, Corbett Family Hall, and Duncan Student Center. The project provides over 800,000 sf of classrooms, labs, meeting rooms, event venues, and performance spaces designed for integration with game-day activities at the renovated stadium.
PharmaForce Expands Ohio Facilities
PharmaForce is planning a $145 million expansion its Ohio pharmaceutical production facilities. A 140,000-sf addition will be constructed on the New Albany campus to accommodate increased manufacturing and warehousing operations, and existing production and warehouse space will be renovated. The Hilliard facility will be renovated and expanded by 1,800 sf to house new manufacturing equipment and supporting infrastructure. Construction will begin in 2018.
Northern State University Plans Regional Science Education Center
Northern State University is planning to begin construction in spring of 2018 on the $25 million Regional Science Education Center in Aberdeen, S.D. Comprising two wings, the 54,000-sf facility will offer an 80-student classroom, two 35-student classrooms, and faculty offices on one side, and laboratories and conference rooms on the other. Occupancy is expected in fall of 2019.