University of Iowa to Debut Several Projects After 2008 Flood

IOWA CITY, Iowa — This year, the University of Iowa (UI) will finally cap years of construction work on several major projects, three of which are valued at $400 million and were funded by FEMA to replace buildings destroyed by the 2008 flood.

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Broward County Schools Advances Capital Improvement Program

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The School Board of Broward County, located in Ft. Lauderdale, recently took a significant step in the implementation of it’s $984 million, five-year capital improvement plan. On Nov. 30, the district hired Atlanta-headquartered Heery International to serve as an owner’s representative, helping to manage improvements and renovations throughout the 230-school district.

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The K-12 Capital Improvement Outlook

When the Great Recession hit in late 2007, nearly every sector and industry — including K-12 schools — felt the impact. Today, however, an increasing number of school districts nationwide are again seeking voter approval for improvement and construction bonds.

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Center for Health Studies Opens at Prince George’s Community College

KETTERING, Md. — A new Center for Health Studies has opened at Prince George’s Community College showcasing a state-of-the-art learning facility with 26 simulation labs and full-body mannequins to simulate a wide variety of medical situations from surgery to radiography.

Heery International, with offices in Baltimore, designed the $33 million center that stands at 112,000 square feet.

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