Historic South Florida High School Receives Major Renovation
MIAMI — South Florida’s oldest high school, in Miami, is in the midst of a major $50 million renovation.
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Technology Teacher Speaks Out on School Design
Teachers and other school faculty members are a good resource for those in the school construction industry because they can provide a first-hand look at what improvements can be made in school design and construction.
Middle Tennessee State University Readies for New Science Building
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Now under construction, Middle Tennessee State University’s (MTSU) science building will open in January 2015 to support a student population that has quadrupled since the construction of their existing science facility.
School System Improves Multiple Programs with Updated Campus
DAYTON, Tenn. — Students at Rhea County High School will have a new state-of-the-art building for the 2013-14 school year after construction work concludes on a new 230,000-square-foot structure.
State-of-the-Art Medical Building Underway at GRU
AUGUSTA, Ga. — A new project is underway at Georgia Regents University (GRU) in Augusta. Construction of the new, four-story, 172,000-square-foot J. Harold Harrison, M.D. Education Commons will provide needed space for the growing Georgia university and will serve dentistry, medical and nursing students.
Osram Sylvania Gives the Green Light for Sustainability
DANVERS, Mass. — Complementary lighting of an educational facility can provide a stimulating workspace for students while highlighting positive design choices.
Columbia鈥檚 Manhattanville Campus Receives $100 Million Donation
NEW YORK — Columbia University in New York City has been working on a massive project since 2006 and recently received a major boost in funding for the 17-acre campus.
$370 Million Project Underway at Ohio State
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State University recently named Cincinnati-based Messer Construction Co. as contractor and HKS Inc. as the architectural firm that will lead the revitalization of the campus’ North Residential District to accommodate 3,200 new beds, two new dining facilities and recreation facilities.
Tower No Match for Weather
Cleveland State University, Rhodes Tower
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
CSU Architect/Project Manager: Melanie Boyd, senior architect, Cleveland State University
Specifier/Consultant: Bud Griffith, Construction Resources Inc. (CRI)
Contractor: Mark McMahon
New Student Recreation Center Underway at UCR
RIVERSIDE, Calif. — The University of California, Riverside (UCR) is embarking on a $32.5 million project that will expand and modernize its recreation center on campus.