October 5, 2010 - School Construction News

Products

Bottle Filling Station

15 years ago1 mins

The EZH20 bottle filling station and drinking fountain by Elkay provides a fill rate of 1.1-1.5 gallons per minute — three times faster than a traditional drinking fountain. Available in several models including a retrofit (pictured), the EZH20 features an electronic sensor to provide touch-less, sanitary operation as well as a 3,000 gallon SNF approved filter for taste, odor and lead reduction. Integrated Silver Ion Anti-microbial protects against mold and mildew growth. Available in refrigerated or non-refrigerated models.

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Interactive Learning Board

15 years ago1 mins

The ActivBoard 300 Pro Range from Promethean is a feature-rich interactive whiteboard that combines color, motion and interactivity with integrated sound and dual-user functionality. The ActivBoard 300 Pro features built-in speakers and a discreet but powerful amplifier add stereo sound to any lesson. Fixed mount or motorized height-adjustable stands, short-throw projectors and a durable, classroom-ready surface mean everyone can come to the board—and the board can come to any classroom. Dual-User capability is built in providing a 360-degree learning experience.

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Supervisors Optimistic Ashburn School Construction Options

15 years ago15 years ago1 mins

After hearing the same presentation given to the School Board last week on the study to assess options for Ashburn school needed to provide seats for a growing student population, the Board of Supervisors Tuesday seemed confident that the solutions to overcrowding in the eastern Loudoun schools were within its grasp.

News

NYU to Open Campus in D.C.

15 years ago2 mins

WASHINGTON — Contractors broke ground on a 12-story, 75,000-square-foot mixed-use building in for New York University’s first satellite campus in Washington, D.C., providing students a domestic option to studying abroad.

The Constance Milstein and Family Academic Center, which the Washington-based Hickok Cole Architects designed, will include space for classrooms and seminar rooms, a 200-seat auditorium, support staff, lobbyists, and five floors of student dormitories.

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LAKE ELSINORE: School construction updates planned

15 years ago15 years ago1 mins

The Lake Elsinore school district will hold informational meetings next week at two schools set to be renovated.

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Construction officials face the School BoardBoard members

15 years ago15 years ago1 mins

After the many concerns about the high school construction project that were expressed at the Sept. 13 Nevada School Board meeting, this past Monday’s meeting was a much calmer affair as construction officials came face to face with members of the school board.

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Students ‘Bike to Uganda’ to raise money for school construction

15 years ago15 years ago1 mins

Junior Jeff Miles reads a textbook for class as he and other students “Bike to Uganda” in the Pit Monday morning. The bicycles will be stationed in the Pit and Polk Place each day this week. The program raises money to build schools for children in Uganda.

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Construction officials face the School BoardBoard members

15 years ago15 years ago1 mins

After the many concerns about the high school construction project that were expressed at the Sept. 13 Nevada School Board meeting, this past Monday’s meeting was a much calmer affair as construction officials came face to face with members of the school board.

Misc

Construction officials face the School BoardBoard members

15 years ago15 years ago1 mins

After the many concerns about the high school construction project that were expressed at the Sept. 13 Nevada School Board meeting, this past Monday’s meeting was a much calmer affair as construction officials came face to face with members of the school board.

News

Going Grid-Positive

15 years ago15 years ago9 mins

OROVILLE, Calif. — Butte Community College is hoping to be grid-positive by next spring after investing upwards of $34 million into solar energy projects over the previous seven years, adding about 25,000 panels to the campus.