<p>Patterson Companies has selected S. M. Wilson &amp; Co. to build its new $15 million technology center in Effingham, IL. Work on the 96,700-square-foot, three-level facility will begin immediately. S. M. Wilson is providing design/build services for the project, which is designed to be LEED certified.</p>
<p>The main level will feature a lobby, a dental, veterinary and physical therapy office showroom with technology solutions that enhance efficiency and productivity, a state-of-the-art employee training center, and offices, conference rooms and support space. Additional training centers, offices, conference rooms and support space will be added on the top floor of the facility.<br /></p>
<p>The lower level of the building will consist of a walk-out cafeteria with outdoor dining area, IT department, equipment testing labs, fitness facility, locker rooms, mechanical rooms and a shipping and receiving area.</p>
<p>The project includes a 450-space parking lot, an outdoor pond and walking trails around the facility. The project is scheduled for completion in mid-2011. Architect is DLR Group.</p>
<p>Patterson Companies is a global specialty distributor and technology leader serving the dental (Patterson Dental), veterinary (Webster Veterinary) and rehabilitation supply (Patterson Medical) markets.</p>
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