California Budgets Balancing After a Decade of Turmoil

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.

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Eco-Friendly Floor Designs

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.

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Will Hodges

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.

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Energy-Efficient Glass System

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.

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Shauna Karuse

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.

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Shauna Karuse

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.

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