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Jackson Health Expands Palmetto Bay Hospital
Jackson Health System is engaged in an expansion and renovation of Jackson South Community Hospital in Palmetto Bay, Fla. Comprising 157,000 sf of new construction and 23,000 sf of renovation, the project will add 48 private patient rooms, 12 critical care beds, 20 emergency room beds, surgical suites, an outpatient facility, and a central energy plant. Completion is expected in August of 2011.
St. Mary's Good Samaritan Breaks Ground on Mt. Vernon Hospital
St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital broke ground in late April of 2010 on a $237 million healthcare campus in Mt Vernon, Ill. Designed by BSA LifeStructures, the project includes a $185 million replacement hospital, a $43 million medical office building, and a $9 million surgical center. The 359,000-sf, five-story hospital will provide 134 beds in private rooms. The joint venture construction team includes McCarthy, Lipps Construction, and Shores Construction. Completion is expected in late 2012.
Indiana University Bloomington Breaks Ground on Cyberinfrastructure Building
Indiana University Bloomington broke ground on the $37 million Cyberinfrastructure Building on April 29, 2010. The three-story, 123,000-sf facility will house over 600 employees, consolidating the university’s information technology staff in a single location. The project includes a videoconferencing suite and a 230-seat conference center. LEED Silver sustainable design certification will be sought for facility. Occupancy is expected in September of 2011.
University of Western Ontario Breaks Ground on Wind Research Facility
The University of Western Ontario broke ground on the $23.6 million Wind Engineering, Energy and Environment Dome in late April of 2010. Located in the Advanced Manufacturing Park in London, Ontario, the facility will feature a hexagonal wind tunnel to simulate high-intensity wind systems such as tornadoes. The project is created in partnership with Fanshawe College and the city of London. Construction will begin on the facility in fall of 2010 with completion slated for June of 2012.
The Marshfield Clinic Builds Rice Lake Hospital
The Marshfield Clinic is building a $42 million hospital campus in Rice Lake, Wis. The project was designed by BWBR Architects of St. Paul and features optimal indoor air quality and natural finishes in a patient-friendly environment. The sustainably-designed facility includes low-flow water fixtures and highly efficient lighting, air conditioning, and plumbing systems.