SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California education budget is coming into balance for the first time in years, according to the state’s Legislative Analyst Office (LAO). The LAO is a nonpartisan fiscal and policy advisory agency that gives budget projections to the state legislature and analyzes the fiscal impact of various budget proposals, voter initiatives and policy trends.
Spacia experiments with light and shade in its latest addition, the Softline Ink, a linear design with indigo and charcoal striations that catch and reflect the light for striking effects. Ideal for educational interiors, the luxury vinyl tile can be used alone for a streamlined monochromatic scheme or mix and matched with Spacia’s line of 89 flooring designs. The flooring system is available in 18-inch by 18-inch tiles as well as a cross grain design of 7.25 inches by 48 inches.
Will Hodges, a 23-year industry veteran has been named president for the Candence McShane Construction Company, a general contractor, design-build and construction management services firm. With experience in practical construction services and the real estate industry, Hodges’ responsibilities now include overseeing the strategic growth and comprehensive operations of the company, including estimating, accounting, administration and marketing.
PPG Industries introduces the Solarban R100, a transparent-reflective, solar control glass system as its latest addition to the company’s line of glass products. Featuring the same coating technology as the Solarban 70XL glass, the R100 model delivers solar performance with color-neutral exterior reflectance of 32 percent, while its interior reflectance offers 14 percent, according to the company. With its neutral appearance, Solarban R100 can be used in various settings, including privacy glass applications.
After working alongside company founder David Kalb for almost a decade, Shauna Karuse is now the president and CEO of Capitol Services, a Sacramento, Calif.-based contractor’s consulting corporation. Previously acting as primary assistant for licensing at the firm, Krause’s expertise is often brought to bear on RFP’s involving special districts like school construction projects.
After working alongside company founder David Kalb for almost a decade, Shauna Karuse is now the president and CEO of Capitol Services, a Sacramento, Calif.-based contractor’s consulting corporation. Previously acting as primary assistant for licensing at the firm, Krause’s expertise is often brought to bear on RFP’s involving special districts like school construction projects.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — Class is now in session at Indiana State University’s Scott College of Business. The building opened for the 2012 fall semester after crews completed a renovation of Federal Hall, a 77-year-old federal courthouse and post office building.
LIDO BEACH, N.Y. — Long Beach High School in Lido Beach, N.Y. is currently in the middle of a $16.5 million expansion and renovation project.
The Insulated Fire Resistant Panel consists of metal facings bonded to a structural mineral wool core to create a composite wall panel that achieves fire resistance and thermal performance and protection under demanding conditions. With an R-value of 3.61 per inch of insulation, the wall panel is made to resist high temperatures and burning, according to the company. It can be disassembled, moved, and reinstalled for user convenience. The water repellent and stretch resistant panel features acoustical properties, reducing noise and overall sound consumption, according to the company.
DULUTH, Minn. — Hurricane Sandy damaged sixty-five schools in New York City alone, along with dozens more across the affected region. Catastrophe risk modeling firm EQECAT said total damage from the storm could be up to $50 billion, second only to Hurricane Katrina. But the millions of dollars of government money that will flow to contractors for rebuilding schools come with strings attached. The Davis-Bacon act requires contractors receiving government money to fill out forms proving they paid prevailing wages.
