InPro JointMaster Systems Used in Renovation of Stadium
MADISON, Wis.-Nearly a mile and a half of JointMaster architectural expansion joint and fire-barrier systems have been installed in a major renovation and build up of Camp Randall Stadium at…
December 2005
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TCA Announces Call for Entries for 2006 Awards Program
MOUNT VERNON, Iowa-The Tilt-up Concrete Association, a non-profit organization that serves to expand and improve the use of Tilt-up as the preferred construction method, announced the call for entries for…
Soaring Materials Prices Could Push Construction Costs up 15%
CHEYENNE, Wyo.-Thanks to escalating costs of such basic construction materials as wood and steel, state legislators are girding themselves for a request to increase the allowance for school construction costs…
District Will Allow Ads to Support Athletic Facilities
LAKEWOOD, Wash.-The gyms, baseball fields and swimming pools at Clover Park School District’s two high schools, as well as the district-owned stadium, may soon begin sporting ads from local businesses….
Schools Turn to Booster Clubs to Fill Funding Gaps
JOHNSON COUNTY, Ind.-While educators here are eager to fund such programs as summer school, preschool and performing arts, the money to do so is nowhere to be found. As is…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…