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Real Estate Journal — Green Buildings — June 23 - July 13, 2017 — 25B
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Project team includes: Skanska, Perkins +Will, Franck &Lohsen Architects &HGDesign Studio Upchurch University Center project seeks LEED Silver Certification
armville, VA — Construction is under- way on a new $28.6 mil- lion student center at Long- wood University in Farmville. The 84,000 s/f, Upchurch University Center will be a modern facility that reflects the character of the nearby historic buildings on the cam- pus, according to Skanska USA, the builder for the proj- ect. The center will house many student organizations and activities. The façade, which will be in keeping with Greek and Roman architecture, will open to Brock Commons, the primary campus artery. It also will include a large mul- tipurpose room and a double- story portico on the south side of the structure, which opens F ANNAPOLIS,MD –Knorr Brake Company (KBC), a manufacturer of braking, door, and HVAC systems for the mass transit rail industry, is expanding its corporate headquarters and manufacturing operations in Carroll County and add- ing 200 new jobs over the next six years. The company will invest $2.2 million and add approximately 30,000 s/f of space to its existing facility, located at 1 Arthur Peck Drive in the Westmin- ster Technology Park. Knorr Brake currently has 280 full- time employees. “We are a growth com- pany with a long history in Carroll County and we look forward to our contin- ued development here,” said Rich Bowie, KBC president. “Knorr Brake technologies help ensure safer braking for the rail services that trans- port people within the region and across North America. The additional space and new jobs will enable us to further grow our presence
onto Wheeler Mall, a green space used for spring com- mencement. Skanska said it has com- pleted demolition of the Cun- ningham Residence Halls and finished relocating and working on below-grade utili- ties. All foundations and steel erection have been topped out to make way for the balance of construction. The center is scheduled to open in fall 2018. The Upchurch University Center project will seek LEED silver certification. Skanska is collaborating on the build- ing with Perkins + Will, Franck & Lohsen Archi- tects, Draper Aden & As- sociates, Integral Group, Stewart Engineering and HG Design Studio . n tion, skilled workforce, and business-friendly policies that companies trust will allow them to grow to their fullest potential. I want to thank the corporate leaders of Knorr for their confidence in Carroll County.” To assist with project costs, the Maryland Department of Commerce has approved a $700,000 conditional loan through the Maryland Eco- nomic Development As- sistance Authority and Fund (MEDAAF). “We are proud that Knorr Brake sees the benefits of doing business in Maryland and is continuing to grow jobs and invest in our state,” said Maryland Commerce Secretary Mike Gill. “Not only do we have a highly- skilled workforce ideal for manufacturing jobs, but we also have an outstanding transportation infrastruc- ture, giving companies like Knorr Brake a strategic ad- vantage to be able to easily reach customers throughout the region.” n
Longwood University in Farmville Perkins+Will in association with Franck & Lohsen / Rendering by Village Features, LLC
Knorr Brake adds environmentally-responsible building practices to 30,000 s/f of space in the Westminster Technology Park
and for Maryland,” said Gov- ernor Larry Hogan. “Thriv- ing businesses like Knorr Break that are adding jobs in our state provide proof that our administration’s work to strengthen the economy and change Maryland for the bet- ter is delivering real results.” “Knorr Brake is one of Carroll County’s most promi- Westminster Technology Park
and our market share with additional products and ser- vices.” Bowie noted that the expansion will incorporate environmentally-responsible building practices already in place in the LEED-certified facility. “The continued growth of Knorr Brake is a win for the citizens of Carroll County
nent employers. In 2013, the company built a beautiful facility at the Westminster Technology Park, where it will now invest in an expan- sion rather than an out-of- state location,” said Jack Lyburn , director of Carroll County Economic Devel- opment . “Carroll County has the geographic loca-
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