Vanderbilt research space
Turner Construction Co. is adding five floors to a medical research building on Vanderbilt University's campus for a centralized vivarium -- an indoor facility for raising live animals or plants in a natural setting for observation and research. The permit is valued at $3.3 million.

Butler's Run rehab
Harvest Construction Co. LLC is replacing the Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS) and the windows in the atrium as well as the exterior walls on First and Second Avenues at Butler's Run. The work is valued at $600,000.

God's work
Hobbs Services LLC is renovating the interior and exterior of the Church of God in Christ. The permit is valued at $460,000.

More Vanderbilt in 3401
Flow Construction Co. is rehabbing a 3,930-square-foot portion of the third floor of 3401 West End Ave. for the Vanderbilt Center for Integrative Health. The work is valued at $360,000.

Another Starbucks
Retail Builders Inc. is rehabbing the former Schlotzsky's at 5008 Old Hickory Blvd. for Starbucks. The permit is valued at $220,000.

Dry Bibles
Simon Roofing & Sheet Metal Corp. is putting on a new roof on the Gideons International office building at 50 Century Blvd. The permit is valued at $196,877.