School Choice Fight Continues in Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Governor Rick Scott is receiving pressure from numerous groups to veto an expansion of the Florida Tax Credit Scholarships program.
June 18, 2014
School Emergency Assessment & Planning
Since 2010, there have been more than 40 tornado events across the United States resulting in close to 750 deaths and many more people injured.
Cradle to Cradle Report Highlights Certification Benefits
SAN FRANCISCO — The Cradle to Cradle Certified Program, which was integrated into the new LEED Version 4 rating system, may be the next rating system for product manufacturing companies in the school construction market to consider.
Washburn University Names Residence Hall Architects
TOPEKA, Kan. — The Washburn University Board of Regents moved even closer to breaking ground on a new 350-bed student residence on June 11 when they approved the hiring of HTK Architects of Topeka and KwK Architects of St. Louis. The two firms are now tasked with preparing architectural drawings for a new student housing and dining facility to be built on the east side of campus.
William S. McMullen
Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, has hired William S. McMullen, CFM, LEED AP, as the business unit manager for its newly formed energy solutions group. Based in Dewberry’s Raleigh, N.C. office, McMullen will be responsible for all facets of the group’s client and project development. McMullen has more than 25 years of experience in building operations, facility engineering and commissioning, and energy engineering.
Smart Fan Switch
To combat frustrations associated with bathroom mold and mildew, DewStop, has introduced its new FS-300 Adjustable Humidity and Condensation Fan Control. The FS-300’s integrated QUE moisture prediction software senses when condensation is present and automatically turns the fan on to dispel moisture, which can otherwise cause mold and mildew in restrooms and locker rooms. The new FS-300 model works with any new or existing ventilation fan, and features adjustable condensation sensors that turn on the fan when condensation is present and off when dry.