December 2010

Educational Furniture

SmartLink by Hon is a comprehensive, visually coordinated furniture solution designed to organize and manage the Pre-K-12 classroom. The collection includes teacher stations, student desks, storage and white boards for all types of learning environments —individual, group collaborative work or teacher-centered activities.

Read More

Energy-Efficient Wall System

The Thermax wall system from Dow Building Solutions is a three-in-one system that enables a thinner wall profile with continuous insulation, an air barrier, and flashing. Wall system includes high energy efficiency; enhanced moisture control; quicker installation; reduced scheduling time and code approval (NFPA 285). Featuring continuous board insulation, the THERMAX Wall System helps prevent condensation by reducing air infiltration and keeping the cavity temperature above the dew-point temperature.

Read More

Recycled Modular Carpet

Ethos modular carpet from Tandus features a new technology that uses industrial waste from windshields and safety glass to create modular carpet backing. Tandus is the first company to reclaim the material that previously had no commercial end-of-life applications, according to company officials.

Tandus

Read More

Phone App Brings Payment Options to Campus Housing

PHILADELPHIA — Campus Apartments, a developer, owner and manager of on-campus student housing, has developed a Smartphone application that will allow users of iPhone and Android-based phones to pay their rent and schedule service calls — in-between text messages.

SmartClick Mobile is an extension to the company’s successful SmartClick web portal. This student housing mobile applications was officially went online to residents in November and has already secured early adopters.

Read More

Construction Begins on Arizona Medical Building

PHOENIX — Work has started on the new University of Arizona College of Medicine. University officials and local politicians held a groundbreaking ceremony in late November.
 
The $129 million building will feature 264,000 square feet of space for classrooms, lectures, and offices, according to reports.

Read More

$250M Kent State Construction Project on Hold

KENT, Ohio — A financing snag has derailed the proposed renovation and construction plan at Kent State – at least for the time being.
 
According to reports, Eric Fingerhut, chancellor of the Board of Regents, was against the implementation of a new student fee that would have been use to pay off $210 million in bonds from the Federal Stimulus Build America Bonds program. Unless it’s renewed, the federal bonds program is slated to sunset at the end of the year. University officials say the delay could result in another $57 million i

Read More