2013

Translucent Panel Daylighting Solutions

1 mins

Guardian 275, Major’s translucent panel daylighting system, has now been joined by high-performance Clima-Tite translucent systems with pultruded fiberglass support and LightBasic wall systems. Offered with various insulation and color options, the skylight and wall solutions are designed to eliminate glare and hot spots as well as block damaging UV rays, according to the company. Blast and hurricane protection configurations, as well as mixed glazed systems are also available.

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Philadelphia School District to Close 37 Schools

7 mins

PHILADELPHIA — The debate over the future of the Philadelphia School District — which faces budget cuts paired with a public school system that is falling behind in providing high-quality education — continues after Superintendent William Hite announced Action Plan 1.0 in early January, moving forward with his December announcement to close 37 schools by the end of this school year. Based on current enrollment figures, this will relocate about 17,000 children.

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LEX Focuses on Design and Technology

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ORLANDO, Fla. — In case you missed the Learning Environments (LEX) conference at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., we have you covered. Learning Environments, formally known as School and College Building Expo was held Jan. 29-31 and was co-located with another event, FETC, which focuses on school technology.

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Ann E. McGee

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Seminole State College of Florida President Dr. Ann E. McGee is the recipient of the 2013 James B. Greene Economic Development Award, given by the Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission (EDC) in recognition of her contribution to the economic prosperity of Central Florida. McGee has served as Seminole State’s president since 1996. Under her leadership, the college has evolved from a single-campus community college to a four-campus state college.

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Appliance Transformer

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The Class 2 Transformers from Foster Transformer are ideal for touch-less faucets and toilets. The easy to install systems operate without the need of external and internal fusing, according to the company. Designed for applications requiring a hard wired, externally mounted Class 2 power source, these UL listed fixtures are made to last the life of the units they power. All models are ROHS compliant and come with custom configuration and specific wiring harness to meet user needs.

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Sound Reducing Exit Devices

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Designed for quiet and relaxing areas used for enhanced concentration, Ingersoll’s Von Duprin product collection provides users with whisper quiet latches and sound reducing exit devices. Comprised of push pads, latches and exit devices, each product eliminates the sounds of door hardware, according to the company. By replacing magnetic solenoids that require high voltage inrushes for traditional noisy electronic latch retraction with motor-driven latch retraction, fewer disturbances are possible.

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