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October 30, 2008

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Dedication Held for $302 Million Medical Center

PHILADELPHIA — A new facility for advanced medicine at the University of Pennsylvania that is designed to meet LEED certification standards was dedicated in October. The $302 million, 500,000-square-foot Ruth…

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High School Dropouts Cost Maryland Millions

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Nearly 27,000 state high school students dropped out in 2007, costing Maryland almost $193 million in tax revenues, according to a recent study by The Friedman Foundation…

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USC Breaks Ground on $80 Million Stem Cell Facility

LOS ANGELES — Groundbreaking ceremonies were held at the University of Southern California for a new $80 million facility for stem cell research and regenerative medicine. The 87,500-square-foot building at…

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Consolidated Schools Can Produce Benefits

School consolidation, when two or more schools are combined for educational or economic benefits, is a controversial issue that has been debated in the United States for years. Studies show…

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The Digital Age – New Technology Updates Audio/Video Tools of Yesteryear

DiBiasiWhen I was in high school in the ’60s, I was a proud member of the Audio Visual Club. We used to have a contest to see who could load…

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Avoid ‘Fix It’ Expenses With Waterproofing

Multiple-Layer Systems Can Reduce Risk for Water Damage When done correctly, waterproofing can extend the life of a floor. However, it is something that is easily forgotten when building or…

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U.S., Foreign Planners Converge in San Diego for CEFPI Conference

SAN DIEGO — The Council of Education Facility Planners, Inter-national, lived up to its name with an emphasis on domestic and international educational facilities at its annual conference and expo….

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