SCN ezine – Vol 7 No 5 – August 2007
August 2007 – Vol. 7, No. 5 An Emlen PublicationVisit us at www.schoolconstructionnews.comRead this e-zine on our web site. Please do not reply to this email. Dahlmann Ever had an…
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Safety and Security in School Planning
While the central function of a school facility is to support the educational process, no one would argue the primary pre-condition: that a school provides a reasonably safe and secure…
Texas Legislature Forces Energy Efficiency to Avoid Power Shortage
AUSTIN, Texas — State legislators unanimously passed a bill to strengthen state energy efficiency efforts and reduce consumption under the threat of future energy shortfalls. The bill seeks to reduce…
Nurturing the Individual
A New Generation of Student Housing The culture shock for an incoming college freshman has many faces, not the least of which is dormitory conditions. A drab and uniform dorm…
McCarthy Advances $238 Million Program
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — McCarthy Building Companies completed construction management services for the $13.8 million expansion of Ocean View High School. McCarthy is managing the high school expansion for the…
Pomona College Receives Architectural Prize
LOS ANGELES — Pomona College’s $23 million LEED-certified biology building received the award for outstanding architecture in the category of sustainability at the 37th annual Los Angeles Architectural Awards. Designed…
Meet the Next SCN Ask the Expert Columnist for Nov/Dec 2007
ArmstrongCurious about pest control and want to know more about environmentally friendly pesticides for schools? Ask Douglas Armstrong, the expert for the November/December issue of School Construction News . Armstrong…
Athletic Flooring
Taraflex Fitness Tile by Gerflor is designed for use in weight rooms, and cardio-training areas in school and college exercise facilities. Available in eight assorted designs, the tile is 5 mm thick and is resistant to scratches and indentation.
The semi-flexible tile does not require adhesives or welding, but rather features a dovetail joint design that connects the tiles together so they won’t move or shift. They can be separated without tools and installed in another location for expansion, remodeling or relocation.
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Facility of the Month July/August 2007 – An Unexpected Surprise
In the fall of 2004, Plymouth State University faced a difficult challenge: There was not enough on-campus housing to accommodate upperclassmen seeking affordable rent and available housing. Located in Plymouth,…
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