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U.S. Bank Selects Planon's Integrated Workplace Management System
The Planon Group, a leading global provider of facilities management and real estate software, has announced that U.S. Bank, the fifth largest commercial bank in the United States, has chosen Planon’s software solution to drive facilities management and real estate performance for its headquarters, operations centers, and offices. U.S. Bank is a diversified financial services company that operates over 3,069 bank branches and 120 offices in the United States. After a formal review process, U.S.
Avian Influenza Control Project Plans Kathmandu Biosafety Lab
The Avian Influenza Control Project will create a BSL-2 laboratory in Kathmandu, Nepal. Developed in partnership with the World Health Organization, the facility will support sample processing and monitoring of the avian influenza virus. The Nepalese government has also established a National Influenza Centre for sample testing with the support of WHO Global Influenza Surveillance Network.
University of Scranton Constructs Science Center
The University of Scranton is building an $83 million interdisciplinary science center. The 150,000-sf facility will house the departments of physics, math, computer science, chemistry, and biology. Designed to promote interaction and collaboration, the five-story facility will provide classrooms, faculty offices, research labs, a 180-seat lecture hall, five aquatic areas for fish, a three-story atrium, a greenhouse, and a café. LEED Silver sustainable design certification will be sought for the project. Occupancy is expected in fall of 2011.
Royal Roads University Completes Learning and Innovation Building
Royal Roads University will complete the $20 million Learning and Innovation Building in March of 2011. Located on Vancouver Island in Victoria, B.C., the facility houses classrooms, offices, a social science lab, a 100-seat videoconferencing lecture hall, and the Centre for Dialogue. LEED Gold sustainable design certification will be sought for the project.
Manchester Royal Eye Hospital Becomes Medical Research Center
The Manchester Royal Eye Hospital will be expanded and renovated to become a medical research center. Designed by Sheppard Robson, the $34.3 million, 100,000-sf project will include construction of a five-story extension as well as a complete renovation of the existing structure. Completion is expected in 2012.