Construction is progressing on the Paul and Diane Manning Institute of Biotechnology at the Fontaine Research Park. All underground plumbing and electrical work were completed and inspected, allowing the concrete slab on grade to be poured in April 2025.
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Concrete slab pours followed closely behind plumbing work and inspections
throughout the month of April. (Photo by Skanska USA, Inc.)
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- The first steel column was set on April 21, 2025 at the South Tower. (Photo by Skanska USA, Inc.)
The project is closely sequenced by the project team to encourage crew efficiency. While this first steel column was being set, concrete pours were continuing at the North Tower. In early June, steel installation of the North Tower commenced.
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The South Tower steel and decking are as high as the fourth floor, while the North Tower
steel is just above the first floor of the building. (Photo by Blythe Shannon)
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- Aerial drone footage of the Manning Institute of Biotechnology site also captures this sequencing. (Photo by Skanska USA, Inc.)
Work is also progressing on several other construction projects at the Fontaine Research Park. Below aerial photos show progress on the Fontaine Central Energy & Utility Plant, the new traffic circle at the entrance of Fontaine Research Park, and the Fontaine Parking Garage.
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- Aerial footage of the entire Fontaine Research Park (Photo by Skanska USA, Inc.)
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