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NEWS: Northeastern University Constructs Roux Institute Campus in Portland -- Northeastern University is constructing a permanent campus for the The Roux Institute at Northeastern University in Portland, Maine. Designed by CambridgeSeven, the $500 million project will feature the 245,000-sf Alfond Center, a vibrant hub for learning, research, and collaboration. The six-story facility will accommodate programs in artificial intelligence, computer and data sciences, digital engineering, life sciences, and medicine. Computational academic spaces, wet labs, and active learning classrooms will be arranged around a central gathering area with lecture, conference, and meeting venues. Targeting net-zero carbon emissions, the structure will be fully electric, drawing power for heating and cooling systems from geothermal wells. A climate-adaptive façade will improve energy efficiency, and the selection of local, low-carbon materials will reduce the environmental impact of construction. A three-story section integrating mass timber components will be covered by a 12,000-sf rooftop garden. Built on the site of the B&M Baked Beans plant, the campus will also offer a 610-car parking garage, a childcare center, and public green spaces. Adjacent to the Alfond Center, a 58,000-sf former factory will be renovated to serve as a business incubator. Consigli Construction Co., Inc. is the general contractor, with Thornton Tomasetti as structural and sustainability engineer and HERA Laboratory Planners as lab design consultant. Ground was broken in September of 2024 and completion is expected in fall of 2027. #AdaptiveReuse #Collaboration #EnergyUseReduction #Sustainability #HigherEducation #BusinessIncubator #ConferenceRoom #EducationLectureOrSeminarHall #EducationLifeSciences #Engineering #LaboratoryDryAndWet

NEWS: UChicago Medicine Builds AbbVie Foundation Cancer Pavilion -- University of Chicago Medicine is constructing the AbbVie Foundation Cancer Pavilion to catalyze high-impact research programs and reimagine the spectrum of patient care. CannonDesign is partnering with Yazdani Studio of CannonDesign and Blue Cottage on the $815 million project, which will be the first freestanding structure in Illinois dedicated solely to cancer treatment and research. Teams of clinicians, investigators, and physician-scientists will come together to optimize patient outcomes. As well as addressing regional health disparities, the 575,000-sf facility will foster a culture of immersive collaboration within the academic health system and ensure adaptability to future changes in technology and service delivery models. The building will provide 80 inpatient beds, including 64 medical-surgical and 16 ICU beds, and 90 rooms for outpatient exams and consultations. An urgent care hub with enhanced biosafety protocols will enable immunocompromised patients to be rapidly assessed and treated while minimizing exposure to potential germs. With private infusion bays grouped by cancer type, the pavilion will also include imaging suites, a prevention and education center, and a dedicated area for clinical trials. The ground floor will serve as a gathering zone for both the University of Chicago campus and the greater Hyde Park community. Standing eight stories above grade, the structure will leverage robust vibration and interference mitigation solutions to protect sensitive MRI instrumentation. A basement level with advanced shielding will accommodate linear accelerator equipment (LINAC) in the future. Targeting LEED Gold, the sustainable development will include four floors of shell space to accommodate growth and flexibility. Elevated pedestrian bridges will connect to the parking garage and existing Center for Care and Discovery. The project team includes Affiliated Engineers, Inc. as MEP engineer, RTM Engineering Consultants as MEP/FP engineer, and Thornton Tomasetti as structural and construction engineer. Turner Construction Company broke ground on the facility in September of 2023 and occupancy is anticipated in 2027. #Collaboration #EnergyUseReduction #Sustainability #AcademicMedical #Biocontainment #Healthcare #HigherEducation #HealthcareAmbulatoryOutpatientClinic #HealthcareCancerCenter #HealthcareImaging #HealthcareInpatientAcuteCare #HealthcareIntensiveCareUnit #HealthcareSurgery #ResearchBiomedical

NEWS: Moderna Completes Construction on Innovation and Technology Centre -- Moderna completed construction on a £150 million complex in the United Kingdom for the discovery and production of mRNA vaccines and therapeutics for COVID-19 and emerging respiratory health threats. Located on the Harwell Campus in Oxfordshire, the Moderna Innovation and Technology Centre (MITC) comprises two 145,000-sf buildings for research, development, and manufacturing. Housing labs for bioanalytical and molecular assays, as well as office spaces, the structure is part of Moderna’s ten-year strategic partnership with the UK government and has the capacity to produce up to 250 million vaccines per year. A drug substance manufacturing unit with next-generation automation technologies is accompanied by an early-stage R&D hub to support clinical trials. Glencar Construction broke ground on the development in April of 2023 and Sisk began interior fit-out in January of 2024. Integrated Project Services acted as the construction manager and engineer. Merit utilized modular prefabrication strategies to create a clinical biomarker lab offsite, meeting a demanding two-year project timeline. #Biomedical #Pharmaceutical #ResearchAndDevelopment #LaboratoryBiomedicalResearch #LaboratoryPharmaceutical #LaboratoryRAndD #LaboratoryWet #Manufacturing #Office

NEWS: Chico State Opens Behavioral & Social Sciences Building -- Chico State University opened the $98 million building for the College of Behavioral & Social Sciences in February of 2025 in California. Designed by AC Martin, the 94,000-sf structure provides 22 classrooms, five teaching labs, conference and breakout rooms, faculty offices, and a 130-seat tiered lecture hall. The open-plan facility accommodates nine academic departments, strategically collocating resources to maximize space use. Leveraging the latest technologies to support a range of learning modalities, all classrooms and labs in the development are equipped with Chico Flex, a hybrid pedagogical tool enabling instructors to engage with students online and in person simultaneously. Collaboration and study venues are complemented by an indoor arboretum and coffee shop to create a holistic work environment that promotes occupant wellbeing. The sustainably designed center is the first net-zero energy building on campus, and incorporates a chilled beam cooling system, heat pumps, photovoltaic arrays, LED lighting, and low-flow plumbing fixtures. Air quality is enhanced by sophisticated HVAC infrastructure fitted with MERV 13 filters and carbon dioxide sensors. Extensive glazing transmits natural illumination to reduce reliance on artificial light sources. The biophilic facility is framed by native landscaping and includes outdoor benches made of local timber to further reduce the carbon footprint. Turner Construction Company broke ground on the design-build project in February of 2023. #Collaboration #EnergyUseReduction #SpaceUse #Sustainability #HigherEducation #ConferenceRoom #EducationClassroom #EducationFacultyOffice #EducationLectureOrSemiarHall #LaboratoryTeaching

REPORT: Roche pRED Center in Basel, Switzerland, Awarded the 2024 SEFA Lab of the Year -- The 2024 SEFA Lab of the Year was awarded to the new Roche Pharma Research and Early Development (pRED) Center in Basel, Switzerland, that opened in September 2024 as a state-of-the-art research center dedicated to the discovery and development of groundbreaking drugs. The pRED Center exemplifies the future of transformative research by fostering innovation and collaboration, and embodying Roche’s commitment to advancing global healthcare and delivering life-changing treatments. #Collaboration #Biomedical #Engineering #Pharmaceutical #ResearchAndDevelopment #Laboratory #LaboratoryBiomedicalResearch #LaboratoryPharmaceutical #LaboratoryRAndD #OfficeAdministrative #OfficeResearcher

NEWS: Imperial College Healthcare Plans Fleming Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Research -- Imperial College London is planning to construct the pioneering Fleming Centre to accelerate groundbreaking research into antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Envisioned as a global beacon for healthcare change, the highly flexible building will bring leading investigators, clinicians, and behavioral experts together with pharmaceutical partners and domestic and international policymakers. Uniquely positioned to tackle the pressing challenge of AMR, the interdisciplinary facility will be part of the Fleming Initiative which advances novel solutions through a network of centers located around the world. Designed by Stanton Williams, the project will adapt and reuse historic industrial warehouses with canal frontage. The collaborative development will include an open ground floor to enhance public engagement, as well as a discovery center to showcase innovative science and research. The sustainable structure will incorporate low-carbon materials, renewable energy systems, a water-source heat pump, and photovoltaic arrays. Part of Imperial’s planned WestTech Corridor and the Paddington Life Sciences district, the building will rise on the St. Mary’s Hospital campus, which will undergo redevelopment. Ove Arup & Partners and Ramboll are lending their engineering expertise to the project, and Montagu Evans and CPC Project Services are acting as consultants. Occupancy is anticipated in 2028. #AdaptiveReuse #Collaboration #EnergyUseReduction #InterdisciplinaryResearch #Sustainability #AcademicMedical #LaboratoryReserch #Research #ResearchBiomedical

NEWS: Stanford University Opens Computing and Data Science Building -- Stanford University opened its new 167,000-gsf Computing and Data Science building in January of 2025 in Palo Alto, Calif. Designed by LMN Architects to drive interdisciplinary research and innovation, the facility houses the Stanford Data Science and Impact Labs initiatives, as well as undergraduate programs in computer science and symbolic systems. The five-story structure offers a flexible framework of permanent offices, rotating research team areas, and collaboration environments to allow programs to adapt and evolve over time. Interconnected open spaces and research office neighborhoods are arranged around a central hub with conference rooms, flexible meeting venues, and everyday amenities to promote interaction between departments across and between floors. Illuminated by natural light, the complex provides a 200-person event space, classrooms, administrative offices, study spaces, and a coffee bar. Building Information Modeling (BIM), prefabrication, and virtual design and construction technologies were employed in the delivery of the project, which is sited at the intersection of Stanford’s original campus and the developing Science Quad. The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company began work on the facility in winter 2022 and California Drywall performed interior construction services. #Collaboration #HigherEducation #InformationTechnology #ConferenceRoom #EducationClassroom #EducationFacultyOffice #LaboratoryDry #LaboratoryResearch #OfficeAdministrative #Research

NEWS: Medical University of South Carolina Builds College of Medicine -- The Medical University of South Carolina is constructing a $175 million facility for the College of Medicine in Charleston. Designed by SLAM in collaboration with Liollio Architecture, the 186,000-sf building will accelerate progress and innovation in medicine, education, and research. The structure will offer active learning environments including a terraced classroom and a theater, as well as offices for the dean and other faculty and staff. Study spaces will be complemented by meeting, event, and wellness venues. The adjacent Faculty Alumni Commons will feature a large interior courtyard and a café. Creating a unified home for the College of Medicine in the heart of campus, the development will be furnished with large windows to supply an abundance of natural light. This transformative project will increase capacity for incoming classes of future physicians, enabling MUSC to address a predicted shortage of providers in South Carolina. Following groundbreaking in December of 2024, occupancy is expected in summer 2027. #Collaboration #AcademicMedical #HigherEducation #ConferenceRoom #EducationAlumniCenter #EducationBiomedical #EducationFacultyOffice #EducationLectureOrSeminarHall #HealthcareMedicalSchool #Research

How do innovation hubs shape the future of higher ed? Innovation hubs aren’t just buildings—they’re engines of disruption, connecting students, industry partners, and communities to drive creativity and career readiness. At Tradeline University Facilities 2025, April 28-29 in Boston, Melissa Burns will break down best practices from Seattle University’s Sinegal Center for Science & Innovation and the University of Houston Innovation Hub, exploring: ✅ How space planning fuels collaboration & real-world learning ✅ Strategies to maximize industry partnerships ✅ Key design factors that prepare students for the workforce Join her for "Embracing Disruption: Innovation Hub Best Practices to Maximize Industry Partnerships and Community Connectivity." Let’s talk about how to build innovation spaces that actually deliver. Who Should Attend? If you’re shaping the future of college and university facilities, this is where you need to be. Join facility planners, project managers, architects, engineers, financial officers, and university administrators tackling the biggest challenges in campus planning, design, construction, and operations. April 28-29 | Boston, MA Register Here: https://lnkd.in/g3PmS9Ep Learn More: https://lnkd.in/dSPWnQsZ #HigherEd #InnovationHubs #CampusPlanning #FutureofWork

All the data in the world is useless if it cannot be converted into clear, reliable insights that drive action. When it comes to space utilization, skepticism and bureaucracy often stand in the way of meaningful change. But what if you could leverage data in a way that gets leadership, faculty, and stakeholders not just on board—but excited? At Tradeline University Facilities 2025 Spring Conference, April 28-29 in Boston, join Sara Walsh, Executive Dean of Finance and Administration at Brown University School, and Faisal Usta, Smart Campus Advisor at Lambent, who will share how data modeling tools and strategic storytelling can transform how space usage is understood and communicated. In their session, "Space Use Visualization Tools to Overcome Skepticism and Bureaucracy," they'll explore six compelling ways to gain faculty and stakeholder support: ✅ How to leverage sophisticated data modeling to build a compelling case ✅ Strategies for turning raw data into powerful narratives that get buy-in ✅ Case studies on how institutions have navigated approval hurdles successfully ✅ The financial impact of better space utilization decisions ✅ Communication tactics that work for ad-hoc meetings, budgeting, and IT collaboration The right data, presented the right way, doesn’t just inform—it influences. Leverage your Data. Move your campus forward. April 28-29 | Boston, MA Get your seat: https://lnkd.in/g3PmS9Ep Leverage your data: https://lnkd.in/gKYh37Sn #HigherEd #SpaceUtilization #DataDrivenDecisions #CampusPlanning #Tradeline2025 #tradelineconferences #AcademicInnovation #FacilitiesStrategy #HigherEdFacilities