Stimulus Money to Help PA Schools
Governor Rendell announced more than $600 million Available for school districts for new construction, energy-savings, and science.
June 3, 2010
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A NEW, MODERN SCHOOL AT H.P.
by Sam Goldman As the Hunters Point South project takes shape, Community Board 2 learned more about the sites planned school building at a special public hearing held May 16 at nearby St. Marys Church in Long Island City. read more
School gets $1.6 million in interest-free bonds
The St. James School District is one of many that will be benefiting from approximately $146 million in interest-free bonds that Governor Jay Nixon approved for school construction projects last week. St. James will be receiving $1.6 million that can be used for various construction projects in the district, but the Elementary School construction will benefit the most. Superintendent Joy Tucker …
Sculpted Bike Rack
The Umbrella Arc from Bike Arc offers an alternative to traditional bike racks with a sculpted rack that allows for storage of small clusters of bikes. The rack can provide secured space for eight bicycles in less than 25 square feet while also providing shelter in inclement weather.
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Solar Thermal Air Conditioning
DuHybrid air-conditioning system from DuCool is powered by solar thermal energy or electricity to reduce the energy required for cooling by up to 60 percent, compared to standard air conditioning, according to the company. The system combines desiccant dehumidification with evaporative or geothermal cooling to eliminate the need for conventional mechanical cooling.
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Crisis Management System
Rapid Responder from Prepared Response Inc. is a crisis management system that provides first responders and school security officials with instant access to critical campus information. Users can view emergency plans, floor plans, aerial imagery, interior and exterior photos, GIS information, hazmat locations and evacuation routes for students and staff in the event of a crisis situation.
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Solar Tiles
SRS Energy introduces the Solé Power tile, a solar energy roofing tile for commercial projects. The building-integrated photovoltaic roofing tile generates electricity using thin-film solar technology. Tiles are barrel-style and designed for curved roofing systems. They are 37.4 inches wide and 18 inches long, resulting in 30 tiles per 100 square feet, with a 3-inch lap. Each 100-square-foot section of tile weighs 240 pounds and generates 500 watts. Products are backed by a full warranty.
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Rooftop Wind Resistance
The RhinoBond system from OMG helps evenly distribute wind load across rooftops to virtually eliminate rooftop fluttering that occurs with TPO and PVC membranes. The system has achieved an FM 1-210 wind uplift rating, and in static testing it resisted more than 500 pounds of force. RhinoBond plates are available for TPO and PVC membranes, packaged in pails of 500. They can be installed using several different OMG fasteners.
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Former schools chief, three others indicted in school construction racketeering scheme
Former DeKalb County schools chief Crawford Lewis and his top construction official were indicted last month on charges they profited off a racketeering scheme focused on school construction.
Efficiency Glass
SuperNeutral 54 from Guardian Industries Corp. offers natural light with minimized heat gain and energy savings, according to the company. The product features 54 percent light transmission and a 0.28 heat-gain coefficient. Using a combination of SN 54 and SN 68 will enable an architect to achieve a variety of energy, daylighting and aesthetic objectives, according to the company.
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