{"id":11319,"date":"2012-11-02T15:48:03","date_gmt":"2012-11-03T01:48:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=11319"},"modified":"2021-02-03T09:05:55","modified_gmt":"2021-02-03T19:05:55","slug":"cancer-center-project-under-budget-and-more-in-the-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2012\/11\/02\/cancer-center-project-under-budget-and-more-in-the-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Cancer center project under budget and more in the news"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> 2<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>
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The University of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> Cancer Center’s new facility is nearing completion with an anticipated grand opening set for February 2013. (Photo courtesy Â鶹´«Ã½Cancer Center)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The University of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> Cancer Center<\/a> has entered its final construction phase under budget, leaving room to build an extension.<\/p>\n

As reported recently by Pacific Business News<\/em><\/a>, the original construction contract budgeted $119 million for the center but ended up costing $103 million.<\/p>\n

The new 150,000 square-foot facility will be comprised of two buildings connected by an open-air lobby and central staircase. Materials will include a glass and steel exterior with warm interior finishes including tile, wood and glass.<\/p>\n

A highlight will be a large two-story space on the ground level for hosting community and educational events. Additional meeting and conference rooms will be scattered throughout to encourage collaboration and conversation between colleagues.<\/p>\n

The building also features many environmentally-friendly and sustainable features and is scheduled to open in February 2013.<\/p>\n

Read the latest construction update on the UH<\/abbr> Cancer Center’s website for more details.<\/p>\n

UH<\/abbr> in the News for October 26–November 1, 2012<\/h2>\n