DETROIT — Detroit Public Schools is kicking off a $500 million, three-year capital improvement campaign with three construction and renovation projects totaling $64.1 million. As part of the capital improvement plan, the DPS will close dozens of schools district-wide and consolidate other facilities to reflect the city’s shrinking enrollment. Construction on the school projects is expected to start this summer.
Construction crews at Milford High School are expected to finish a $30 million renovation project at the school just in time for school to start Tuesday, Sept. 7.
The Universal Stopper is a polycarbonate fire alarm unit with a strengthened continuous hinge. It offers excellent protection against physical damage, both accidental and intentional, according the product’s manufacturer, STI Inc. The STI-13000 series protects indoor devices such as dual action pull stations, keypads for entry systems, intercom stations, emergency buttons, electrical light switches, duplex plugs, etc., without restricting legitimate operation. Available in flush mount of surface mount models, indoors or outdoors.
EcoDesigner from Graphisoft is an energy evaluation tool for architects and school planners. The software allows designers to control the energy consumption of buildings and set standards in sustainable design. Users can access energy information in the early design phase, rather than relying on outside professionals to analyze buildings in the advanced design and early construction stages.
Biobased offers 1701s, an eco-friendly, low-emitting spray polyurethane foam for use with school construction projects. The soy-based, closed-cell insulation uses water as a blowing agent instead of potentially harmful chemicals to help ensure proper indoor air quality. It is Greenguard-certified for Children and SchoolsSM.
VersaCore+Green precast panels from Fabcon are energy-efficient panels created from recycled content. Panels are available with R values of up to R-21 and several thicknesses and widths of up to 12 feet. The panels can be custom-engineered and manufactured to accommodate different needs. Panels contain up to 58 percent recycled content.
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Construction at Terra Nova High School vastly changes the landscape
