BALTIMORE — The University of Maryland, Baltimore recently broke ground on a $305 million, 10-story biomedical research facility. At nearly 430,000 square feet, the Health Sciences Facility (HSF) III will be the largest building in the history of the university.
NEWTOWN, Conn. — Tragedies such as Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut, have parents and administrators across the country clamoring for solutions to make schools more secure. Doors and windows – more specifically, the glass — are under significant scrutiny.
For extra security, laminated glass is an easy, cost-effective measure in protecting against forced entry and bullet resistance. Compared with traditional annealed or tempered glass, laminated glass can secure the building more effectively.
FOREST GROVE, Ore. — Pacific University is set to break ground on a 200-bed residence hall on the university’s Forest Grove campus Oct. 10. The four-story, 60,000-square-foot hall will accommodate the campus’ enrollment growth.
The university, under the guidance of construction management firm inici Group, has selected Mahlum Architects and Walsh Construction to head the design-build project. All firms hold offices in Portland, Ore.
The JO Series Touch Button Video Intercom identifies visitors at front entries, alley entrances, will call areas and shipping and receiving doors. The intercom has simple touch buttons and a video screen. The slim design works well in a variety of locations, including workplaces, educational institutions and private homes, according to the company. It accommodates one door and one or two inside stations. Existing doorbell wire can connect the video door station to the inside station.
Gkkworks, an architectural planning firm based in Irvine, Calif., hired Mike Helton as senior vice president. Helton’s primary responsibilities will be to evaluate and establish best practices for the processes of service delivery, with an emphasis on Integrated Services. In his new role, he will lead all integrated services of the firm with a focus on growth and optimal use of resources, and will work to improve efficiency and foster innovation.
