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Virginia Tech Builds Center for the Arts
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University will break ground on an $89 million renovation and expansion of Shultz Hall in summer of 2010. The first phase of the project is comprised of a $29 million renovation to create a new Center for the Arts. Completion is expected in 2013. The second phase of the project involves construction of a $60 million addition to the facility.
University of Southern Mississippi Dedicates Trent Lott National Center
The University of Southern Mississippi dedicated the 53,000-sf Trent Lott National Center for Excellence in Economic Development and Entrepreneurship in Hattiesburg in March of 2010. The three-story building was designed by Albert and Associates and built by Finlo Construction. Providing classrooms, conference rooms, and administrative offices, the facility houses the Department of Economic and Workforce Development, the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security, and the Center for Logistics, Trade, and Transportation.
Augustana College Plans Gilbert Science Center Renovation
Augustana College is planning an expansion and renovation of Gilbert Science Center in Sioux Falls, S.D. The two-phase project includes construction of a $30 million addition housing teaching and research labs and a nursing education wing. The second phase consists of a $30 million renovation to create classrooms and faculty offices. LEED sustainable design certification will be sought for the project.
University Hospitals Case Medical Center Builds Cancer Facility
University Hospitals Case Medical Center is building the 375,000-sf Cancer Hospital in Cleveland. Ground was broken for the $250 million project in August of 2007 with occupancy expected in spring of 2011. The free-standing facility will consolidate cancer services (including diagnosis, treatment, surgery, oncology care, and radiation therapy) in a single location. The Cancer Hospital will provide 120 inpatient beds.
South Australian Health and Medical Research Facility Breaks Ground in Adelaide
Ground was broken in March of 2010 on the $200 million South Australian Health and Medical Research Facility in Adelaide. Designed by Woods Bagot with RFD (Research Facilities Design) as laboratory design consultant, the 280,000-gsf translational research facility will include 135,000 nsf of laboratory space, a molecular imaging therapy unit, a cyclotron, an imaging suite, and an animal facility.