College Prepares for Summer of Construction
BOSTON-Several construction projects will be under way at Boston College this summer. The first phase of renovations to the Conte Forum has already begun. The plans call for reconstruction of…
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High Performance Design and Construction Guide
High-Performance School Buildings Resource and Strategy Guide, Second Edition, from Sustainable Buildings Industry Council, is written primarily for those who make decisions about the design and construction of K-12 schools. The 86-page Guide is useful for community leaders, parents, teachers, architects and engineers, and others advocating for school buildings that are cost-effective, sustainable, and "healthy and productive" for students, teachers, and staff.
Harmon Now Installs and Services DORMA Automatic Doors
REAMSTOWN, Pa.-Specialty glazing contractor, Harmon Inc. has been named as an automatic door partner for DORMA Group North America in Denver, Detroit, Minneapolis, and South Bend, Ind. DORMA Automatics produces…
District Approves Contract Extension for Private Custodial Services
DALLAS-To close a potential $4.2 million budget deficit this year, East Lansing Public Schools has decided to continue using the services of Jani-King International, a private custodial company. In 2004,…
Canadian Schools Get Extra Maintenance Money
CALGARY, Alberta-Schools throughout the province will share in an extra $40 million, meant to spruce up facilities. The government recently announced the windfall. Schools will now receive a total of…
No Summer Vacation for Maintenance Workers
WISE, Va.-For maintenance workers in Wise County, summer means repairs. The 10-person crew has a number of projects to complete before classes start back up. Some of the major repairs…
Marion County Schools Seek to Improve Efficiency
FAIRMONT, W.Va.-Marion County school administrators are working with Johnson Controls to improve the operational efficiency of 20 facilities in the district. Under the 10-year, $3.8 million performance contract, the district…
Williams Scotsman Expands Storage Fleet
BALTIMORE-Williams Scotsman Inc, a provider of mobile and modular buildings, announced that it would augment its storage fleet with an additional 2,500 brand new containers in 2005. The units will…
Summit Installs Two Sports Facilities
LONDON-Summit Structures Limited announce its latest contract with Arsenal Football Club. The company started business in the UK, four years ago, and now, is supplying their 25th and 26th buildings…
Tilt-Con to Build Charter School for Middle and High School Students
ORLANDO, Fla.-Tilt-Con Corp., a tilt-up concrete constructor, has been awarded the contract from James A. Cummings Construction, the general contractor, to build the new Miami Shores Charter School in Miami…