Lance Josal

RTKL Associates Inc. named Lance Josal, FAIA, president and CEO. Josal, who joined the Baltimore-based international architecture and engineering firm in 1979, previously served as director of RTKL’s commercial practice group. He succeeds the David Hudson, AIA, who is retiring.
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Q&A: Back to School

Security Expert Encourages Officials to Take Initiative
 
FielPatrick Fiel, public safety advisor at ADT Security Systems, has more than 30 years of experience with security and law enforcement, including six years as executive director of school security for the Washington, D.C., public school system.

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Get The Picture

BIM Modeling Enables Facility Owners to Evaluate Costs Alongside the Construction Team
 
Like virtually any construction project, student housing requires close and effective collaboration between the owner’s team and the design team at all of the key stages: design, estimating, value engineering, construction, commissioning, maintenance and facility management.

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Under the Lights

Athletic Facilities Take Center Stage in Establishing School Identities

By Amy Perry

Athletic and recreational facilities play an important role in the development of students at all levels of education. Whether they are used for academic programs, extracurricular activities or competitive spaces, gymnasiums and playing fields offer an alternative to indoor curricula and a chance for students to build skills outside the classroom.

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