NEW YORK — As schools and universities continue to invest in green building, a report from McGraw-Hill Construction shows that there are more than just environmental factors behind the decision.
SEATTLE — Students in the state of Washington got an extra boost of support from McKinstry, a leader in construction, energy and facility services. The company helped to guide 13, K-12 school districts in Washington to secure more than $9 million in grants in the latest round of the 2012 Jobs Now Act. The Jobs Now Energy Grant, part of the Jobs Now Act, was approved by the Washington State Legislature in April 2012 and helps to fund energy and operational cost-saving improvements in public buildings across the state.
DAVIS, Calif. — The University of California, Davis is at the heart of innovation, as they are hosting what is believed to be the first design-build competition for an art museum in the U.S.
MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Schools are constantly weighing the options of “going green,” but many are confronted with the harsh funding barriers that prevent some districts from spending money on green construction projects (or any projects for that matter).
Erica Hauck recently joined HGA Architects and Engineers as business developer in the firm’s Los Angeles office. Hauck will implement business development and marketing strategies in health care, higher education and government/corporate market sectors in southern California. Hauck has more than 15 years of marketing, business development and strategic planning experience for architecture, engineering and construction firms.
TrueModern is a new, contemporary classroom furniture collection created by renowned designer Edgar Blazona in partnership with Jonti-Craft Inc. The collection’s sleek, innovative designs will appeal to 21st century child care providers and educators, with the durability long associated with the Jonti-Craft brand.
