In Memoriam, Jeffery A. Lackney 1961-2009
Jeffery A. Lackney 1961-2009
Jeffery A. Lackney, a long-time member of the School Construction News Editorial Advisory Board passed away on Aug. 29, 2009, in Fitchburg, Wis.
October 16, 2009
Alex Belkofer
PCS Project and Construction Services Inc., a construction management firm headquartered in Cleveland, hired Alex Belkofer for its construction management staff. Belkofer graduated from Ohio State University in 2009 with a dual degree in architecture and construction systems management.
Peter G. Bachmann
JCJ Architecture hired Peter G. Bachmann, AIA, to serve as studio director for the firm’s New York office. Bachmann has more than 20 years of experience, with an emphasis on K-12 and higher education projects.
Next Generation
Designing for Millennial Students
Learning takes on a whole new meaning for administrators and faculty teaching the current generation of students.
These recent high school graduates — known as the Millennials or Echo Boomers — have always used a calculator to solve math problems, have grown up with unparalleled access to information through the Internet and cannot fathom life without a cell phone and text messaging.
RFID Lock
Zephyr Lock’s new RFID electronic lock system offers programmable flexibility without the need for hardwiring, according to the company. The locks can be installed on most lockers or cabinets and are accessed with a four-digit code and an RFID card. The locks are ADA-compliant and can be shared by multiple users across multiple time slots
Portable Maintenance Platform
The LiftPod portable aerial work platform by JLG Industries is designed to provide a 360-degree range of user motion for maintenance, repair and renovation. The enclosed platform, which features an attachable work tray to hold tools and materials, allows users to work efficiently with both hands at working heights up to 14 feet, according to the company. The platform is designed to be easily transportable and can be assembled by a single person in less than 30 seconds.
Large-Venue Projector
The PowerLite Pro Z8000WUNL is the new flagship multimedia projector from Epson’s PowerLite Pro line. The high-definition projector is designed for auditoriums and large venues and is the company’s brightest projector to date, with 6,000 lumens of color light output and 6,000 lumens of white light output. The projector features a centered lens that offers a variety of display.
Tough Economic Times May Call for Downsizing Facility Resources
School districts are committed to quality educational opportunities for all students. However, when district administrators are confronted with a tight economy, declining enrollment and decreased public funding, it becomes difficult for them to continue to operate all school buildings.
These tough economic times may require districts nationwide to downsize their school facilities. Downsizing and/or consolidating often allows districts to deal with declining enrollment and expected budget shortfalls.