Jaime Garrido
Marjorie K. Simmons
Zoran Krecak
Entering the educational market, InPro promoted Zoran Krecak to the newly created position of education market manager. Krecak served as an inside sales representative for the past five years, covering door and wall protection products. He earned his bachelor’s of business administration in marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Updates to MasterFormat Improves Green Project Delivery
Green building is an accelerating trend in school construction. According to McGraw-Hill’s Green Outlook 2011 report, education is showing significant increases in green building, particularly with bigger projects. The report attributes green building’s rapid expansion largely to growing public awareness and an increase in local and federal government regulations.
Sustainable buildings benefit educational institutions by leading to healthier learning environments and lower energy and water use.
Read More Vandal-Resistant Wire Guards
Chase Security Systems’ model CSGW 18187 wire guards are designed to protect emergency lights, clocks, speakers and exit signs against vandalism or accidental damage. The units are constructed of a 7-gauge steel and welded at all points for strength. The wire guards are available in various sizes and shapes and finishes.
Energy-Efficiency Dashboard
The Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard from QA Graphics provides a way to integrate a school’s energy efficiency and sustainability into the curriculum. Available as an application that can be used online or on other technology, such as interactive whiteboards or kiosks, the dashboard includes educational resources with real-time resource use statistics, educational demos showing how sustainable features work, interactive quizzes, games and environmental tips.
Read More CEFPI and EPA Host Free IEQ Event
SAN ANTONIO — CEFPI and the EPA are offering a free one-day training session with national indoor environmental quality experts for districts 
interested in learning more about maintaining healthy schools.
interested in learning more about maintaining healthy schools.The program, “Healthy Schools: Effectively Implementing an IEQ Management Program,” will take place on May 12 at the North East Independent School District in San Antonio.
Read More Hybrid Cooling System Saves District Money
WEEKI WACHEE, Fla. — For its new high school campus in Weeki Wachee, Hernando County School District in Florida chose hybrid cooling for its temperature regulation needs — a move that earned it an award from the region’s HVAC and refrigeration technical society and LEED Silver certification.
The district earned the Central Florida ASHRAE Chapter Institutional Building Technology Award for its 450,000-square-foot campus, which features a “high school as a small town” design concept drafted by SchenkelShultz architectural firm.