May 18, 2011 - School Construction News

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CEFPI

14 years ago9 years ago1 mins

The Council of Educational Facility Planners International announced the election of Irene Nigaglioni, AIA, REFP, as vice chair and David Waggoner, AIA,

REFP, as chair elect of the board of directors.

Nigaglioni previously served as partner and national planning director at PBK architectural and engineering firm and is experienced in academic facility planning.

Bipartisan Bill Addresses Energy Costs

14 years ago3 mins

WASHINGTON — Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) unveiled a bipartisan bill in the Senate that aims to help the country regain its economic footing and global leadership by deploying energy efficiency widely across the United States.

The bill, called the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011, provides energy efficiency financing options for manufacturers, strengthens building energy codes, requires the federal government to improve its energy management and establishes a wide range of new appliance standards.

Report to Serve as Green School Blueprint

14 years ago4 mins

NEW ORLEANS — Three major green organizations recently unveiled a report that outlines a five-point national action plan local governments can use as a framework to develop and implement green schools initiatives.

The report, "Local Leaders in Sustainability: A Special Report from Sundance," was created by the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives – Local Governments for Sustainability, the U.S.