BOSTON — The University of Massachusetts (UMass) Boston broke ground in February on the $113 million General Academic Building No. 1 (GAB No. 1), the second academic building in the university’s 25-year master plan.
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Aiphone Corporation’s JM Series Touchscreen Video Intercom system provides easy and safe identification of visitors at various entrances, ideal for securing schools. The video intercom features a 7-inch touchscreen display for easy operations and clear viewing, according to the company. With the ability to automatically record photos of visitors onto the system’s memory or SD/SDHC card, the JM Series can operate with one-touch or hands-free communication with built-in handsets for private conversations.
The system of electronic lock cylinders and programmable smart keys from CyberLock Inc. are designed to provide user access only to specific locks. Programmed appropriately based on time, date and authority level, keys can be deactivated if lost or stolen, reducing the risk of unauthorized access, according to the company. Additionally, the locking system can record and report various activities and/or incidents, including who opened the lock.
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The new member of Leo A Daly, Stephen C. Wright, AIA, has been named managing principal for the company’s Washington, D.C. office, where he will execute various types of projects and pursue new business opportunities in several markets including higher education. The former principal of Perkins Eastman’s Washington, D.C.
An architect with 19 years of experience in all phases of the design process, Lauren Dunn Rockart, AIA, LEED AP, has been promoted to principal at Lord Aeck & Sargent (LAS). A leader for the firm’s North Carolina office, Rockart specializes in management, design direction and decision-making for higher education projects, including residence halls, academic facilities and research laboratories.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Balfour Beatty Construction was recently honored with three Eagle Awards at the Associated Builders and Contractors’ 23rd Annual Excellence in Construction Awards in Fort Lauderdale.
The firm, headquartered in Dallas, was recognized for their excellence in the construction of the Florida Atlantic University Football Stadium, Florida Atlantic University Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (HBOI) Research Laboratory Building II and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Campus East.
FRISCO, Texas — School board trustees of the Frisco Independent School District (FISD) viewed preliminary designs for their newest high school scheduled to open in August 2015.
The general layout and exterior design was presented by Plano, Texas-based SHW Group along with examples of possible inspiration for design.
SARASOTA, Fla. — The 12th Education Facilities Management Forum, an educational networking event for senior education facilities executives, takes place in Atlanta April 29-30. The forum is part of Forum Networking Events long list of meetings that include, but are not limited to health care and education markets. The upcoming event is unlike any other “trade show” in comparison.
