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Empty mall to be converted to UCLA Research Park

UCLA recently acquired a former mall that it will convert into the UCLA Research Park that will house the California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy at UCLA and the UCLA Center for Quantum Science and Engineering, as well as programs across other disciplines. The 700,000-sf property, formerly the Westside Pavilion shopping mall, is two miles from the university’s main Westwood campus. Google, which previously leased part of the property, helped enable and support UCLA’s acquisition.


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Rochester, Minn., plans extensive geothermal network

The city of Rochester, Minn., home of the famed Mayo Clinic, is going big on geothermal networks. The city is constructing Thermal Energy Networks (TENs) that consist of ambient pipe loops connecting multiple buildings and delivering thermal heating and cooling energy via water-source heat pumps.



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Building Owners

Apr 20, 2012

Registration open for Solar Power International 2012 in Orlando

President Bill Clinton to deliver keynote address at ?largest solar energy event in the Americas.

Apr 19, 2012

The 10 mistakes most likely to get you sued

The California Chamber of Commerce has produced a white paper cataloging the top 10 mistakes most likely to get a company sued. While a few of the laws cited apply specifically to California, some of them are federal and may apply in your state.

Apr 19, 2012

Holcim cement plants recognized at PCA Spring Meeting

The Holly Hill plant received the PCA’s Chairman’s Safety Performance Award in recognition of their exceptional health and safety programs. The Theodore plant received the Environmental Performance Award in recognition of the steps they take beyond those required by laws, regulations and permits to minimize their impact on the environment.

Apr 19, 2012

KTGY Group’s Arista Uptown Apartments in Broomfield, Colo. completed

First of eight buildings highlights unique amenities.

Apr 19, 2012

Nauset begins work on $20M Joint Forces HQ at Hanscom AFB

3D imaging key to project timetable and cost containment.

Apr 19, 2012

HBD Construction names Steven Meeks vice president

Meeks will provide expertise for the company in its many diverse areas of construction projects including health care, senior living, education and retail.

Apr 18, 2012

Lafarge moving North American headquarters to Illinois

Lafarge CEO John Stull says the factors in their decision were location in the Midwest and area transportation.

Apr 18, 2012

Positive conditions persist for Architecture Billings Index

The AIA reported the March ABI score was 50.4, following a mark of 51.0 in February; greatest demand is for commercial building projects.

Apr 18, 2012

Syska Hennessy re-launches Information and Communication Technology practice

The ICT practice will focus a blend of products including Information Technology, Security, Audiovisual, Building Automation, Fire Life Safety, Medical Communications and Intelligent Building Systems.

Apr 18, 2012

Perkins+Will designs new complex for Johns Hopkins Hosptial

The Charlotte R. Bloomberg Children’s Center and the Sheikh Zayed Tower create transformative patient-centric care.

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