Iowa State University opened the first phase of the new Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in March of 2024. Located on the College of Veterinary Medicine campus in Ames, the 90,000-sf building houses essential infrastructure for sample receiving, pathology, bacteriology, necropsy, and histopathology. Strang provided integrated design services for the $75 million project, which leverages effective and efficient process flows to support an extremely high volume of testing. Featuring BSL-3 suites for the detection and study of animal diseases, the two-story development includes specialized labs for particular functions, as well as adaptable research settings that can support a variety programmatic requirements. A multipurpose conference venue accommodates presentations, lectures, and events.
The Weitz Company began construction in March of 2021 on the facility, which represents the first part of a $141.5 million project to replace Patterson Hall. Ground was broken in April of 2024 on the second phase, a 78,500-sf addition housing offices, research space, and laboratory services such as molecular diagnostics and genetic sequencing. Completion is expected in 2026.
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The Weitz Company
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Design-Build Contractor
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Strang
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Integrated Design Services Provider
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