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NASA’s Goddard Lab Closures Heighten Uncertainty Over Future of Federal Research Facilities
The accelerated closures and consolidations at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center have sparked major concerns, with questions mounting about the future of shuttered labs, specialized equipment, and mission-critical infrastructure and how—or if—they will be repurposed, relocated, or preserved
Eleven-Story Somerville Lab Building Earns LEED Platinum Certification
808 Windsor Street, a life science research building in Somerville, MA, achieved LEED Platinum through high-performance design, energy-efficient systems, water-saving features, and collaborative planning that prioritized sustainability, occupant well-being, and community engagement
Labs and Major Developments Among Biggest Bay Area Construction Projects
From state-of-the-art research labs and clinical facilities to large-scale mixed-use developments, the Bay Area’s top construction projects—ranked by cost—highlight the region’s ongoing investment in healthcare, life sciences, and innovation-driven infrastructure
Rebar Collapse Halts Work on University’s Engineering Lab Expansion
A structural rebar and post-tension cable collapse at the University of Victoria’s $89.6 million Engineering and Computer Science expansion site caused a temporary road closure and raised safety concerns, though no injuries were reported and investigations are ongoing to determine the cause and impact on the project timeline
Proposed NOAA Lab Closures Raise Critical Questions about Research Facilities
The proposed NOAA budget would shut down key physical research laboratories across the country, leaving the future of their specialized buildings, equipment, and ongoing infrastructure upgrades uncertain