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University of Arkansas Opens Institute for Integrative & Innovative Research

Published 9/10/2025

The University of Arkansas opened the Institute for Integrative & Innovative Research (I³R) in August of 2025 on its Fayetteville campus. Designed by HGA and Hufft, the $137.6 million facility will accelerate cross-disciplinary research to foster convergence across the public and private sectors and address pressing problems in domains such as medicine, food systems, and cyber technologies. The 144,000-sf building accommodates five wings.

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UC San Francisco Begins Construction on Life Sciences Building

Published 9/9/2025

The University of California, San Francisco began construction in August of 2025 on the Life Sciences Building located in the Dogpatch Power Station redevelopment. Designed by Herzog & de Mueron and Stantec, the transformative facility will drive bioscience innovation by bringing together research, best-in-class patient care, and graduate-level training with venues for new biomedical companies.

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University of Nevada, Reno Opens College of Business

Published 9/8/2025

The University of Nevada opened the John Tulloch Business Building in August of 2025 in Reno. Designed by LMN Architects, the $155 million facility will serve as a hub for pedagogical excellence and innovation for the College of Business. Spanning 128,000 sf, the five-story structure features a 300-seat auditorium, interactive study spaces, and dynamic classrooms that integrate sophisticated technologies to support case method teaching strategies.

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Brown University Constructs Danoff Life Sciences Labs

Published 9/5/2025

Brown University is constructing the William A. and Ami Kuan Danoff Laboratories in Providence’s Jewelry District to support integrated life sciences research. The 300,000-sf facility was designed by TenBerke and Ballinger to catalyze innovation and the commercialization of impactful scientific and medical breakthroughs. The seven-story building will provide six levels of wet and dry laboratories and research cores for programs in biology, medicine, neuroscience, bioengineering, and public health.

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Roanoke College Constructs McConnon Discovery Center

Published 9/3/2025

Roanoke College is constructing the Shaun McConnon Discovery Center in Salem, Va. Designed by VMDO Architects, the $60 million project will advance the study of biology, chemistry, environmental science, physics, and engineering. Forming a dynamic link between the existing Life Science building and Trexler Hall, the four-story facility will feature eight teaching labs, classrooms, and technology-rich fabrication and visualization labs to provide opportunities for hands-on learning.

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Oxford United Football Club Plans All-Electric Stadium

Published 9/2/2025

Oxford United Football Club is planning to construct an all-electric stadium in the United Kingdom to elevate the fan experience. Designed by AFL Architects, the 16,000-seat venue will feature additional levels at the north and west stands, adjoined by a 180-bed hotel. The wider mixed-use development may also include a 1,000-seat conference center, a 7,427-sf gym, an 8,826-sf health and wellbeing zone, and a 2,152-sf sports bar.

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Folsom Lake College Opens Oak Hall Science Building

Published 9/1/2025

Folsom Lake College opened Oak Hall Science Building in August of 2025 to expand program offerings and foster educational excellence for the next generation of STEM professionals. Designed by HMC Architects with Research Facilities Design (RFD) as laboratory consultant, the $86 million facility houses classrooms and lecture halls alongside a 4,000-sf science center at the main entrance.

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University of Michigan Health Breaks Ground on Outpatient and Surgical Center

Published 8/29/2025

University of Michigan Health broke ground on the Frances and Kenneth Eisenberg Troy Center for Specialty Care in August of 2025 to increase access to advanced clinical care throughout the state. Designed by Hobbs+Black Architects, the $250 million complex will provide diagnostic and therapeutic services alongside an ambulatory venue with operating rooms for both surgeries and procedures. Imaging capabilities will encompass CT scans, MRIs, and mammograms, and treatment protocols will be supported with an infusion suite and a LINAC machine.

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Delft University of Technology Breaks Ground on Physics Building

Published 8/27/2025

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) broke ground on an academic and research building for the physical sciences in July of 2025 in the Netherlands. The dynamic facility will colocate departments from the Faculty of the Applied Sciences on the college’s south campus and stimulate excellence in education, discovery, and collaboration.

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San Diego State University Opens Sciences and Engineering Laboratories

Published 8/26/2025

San Diego State University opened the Sciences and Engineering Laboratories in August of 2025 on the Imperial Valley campus in Brawley, Calif. Spanning 37,000 sf, the flexible structure houses teaching labs, interdisciplinary lecture spaces, specialized environments for research, core facilities, and 45 faculty and administrative offices. A STEM innovation hub is augmented by collaborative venues for public and private partners to work side by side with faculty and students.

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University of Utah Constructs Vibrant Dormitory Complex

Published 8/25/2025

The University of Utah is building a $155 million dormitory complex in Salt Lake City as part of a public-private partnership with American Campus Communities. Designed by Ayers Saint Gross and MHTN Architects, the six-story residence hall will add 1,446 beds for first and second year students.

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Masaryk University Builds MUNI Biopharma Hub

Published 8/20/2025

Masaryk University (MU) is constructing the MUNI BioPharma Hub to drive excellence in research, education, and innovation in Brno in the Czech Republic. Offering three underground levels and six stories above grade, the 163,504-sf project was designed by Pelčák a partner architekti to combine leading-edge scientific infrastructure with modern academic venues. 

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Cambridge Children’s Hospital Will Elevate Pediatric Care

Published 8/18/2025

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are planning to construct a £671 million ($910.4 million) children’s hospital in association with the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom. Designed by Hawkins\Brown and White Arkitekter, the 373,507-sf facility will offer 187 beds in total, with 108 for inpatient use, 16 dedicated to pediatric care, and 42 day-case beds.

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Site Work Commences on Multiversity

Published 8/14/2025

Site work will begin in late 2025 on Blackpool Multiversity in the United Kingdom. The £65 million ($87.2 million) campus is being created by Blackpool and the Fylde College in collaboration with Blackpool Council. Designed by Hawkins\Brown, the five-story building will enable a robust technical and professional curriculum that support skills growth and aligns with employer needs in Lancashire.

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