CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Cheyenne-based Wyoming School Facilities Department (SFD) was recently honored with the prestigious AssetWorld Achievement Award for innovative use of facilities management technologies. The award was presented on April 23 during the AssetWorld annual conference in Atlanta.
RACINE, WI. — The Racine Unified School District Board of Education recently announced plans to build two new public schools. The board also approved upgrades and an addition to an existing elementary school in order to create a new adjoining middle school.
AUSTIN, Texas — In early April, the Texas House of Representatives approved the authorization of a $3.1 billion bond package in a 131 to 13 vote that would support construction on college campuses.
KEANSBURG, N.J. — Members of the New Jersey Schools Development Authority (SDA), alongside Keansburg School District officials recently celebrated an important milestone in the construction of the new Joseph C. Caruso Elementary School in Keansburg. On April 23, officials, stakeholders and students gathered for a beam signing ceremony highlighting the construction progress and leaving their mark on the new 122,000-square-foot facility.
ST. LOUIS — Central Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) High School in St. Louis recently celebrated the opening of its new student art gallery. The facility will showcase the work of 113 art majors, and will be open to visitors both during and after school hours.
BERKELEY, Calif. — Three California school districts recently began testing the latest tool to help students learn about healthy cooking and eating: the Charlie Cart.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Hamilton County in Tennessee is opening some massive elementary schools to keep pace with its growing student population.
The first to open was the 1,100-student Ooltewah Elementary School in August 2013. When the $19.5 million school opened, it was the largest elementary school in the district. East Brainerd Elementary School will debut this August with the same 1,100-student capacity.
CORVALLIS, Ore. — The College of Engineering at Oregon State University (OSU) in Corvallis is developing a facility geared toward improving safety for both construction workers and the general public.
A $1 million grant to the college from Knife River Corporation and MDU Construction Services Group, both headquartered in Bismarck, N.D., will help establish the MDU Resources Group Construction Safety Laboratory. The lab will replicate real-world jobsites and simulate worker activity to examine potential hazards.
SHOREHAM, N.Y. — A $33.5 million bond initiative to fund infrastructure improvements and renovations throughout the Shoreham-Wading River Central School District passed in March, paving the way for a variety of upgrades. The project, dubbed the “Renewal Project,” will cost an estimated $48.5 million. State funding will cover the $15 million difference.
The 2,400-student district contracted BBS Architects, Landscape Architects and Engineers of Patchogue, N.Y., to provide architecture, interior design, mechanical, electrical and engineering services.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Green industry professionals gathered at the Sacramento Convention Center April 7 and 8 for the Green California Summit and Exposition. The California drought was a hot topic of discussion in several presentations that showcased ways to reduce water.
