The Rochester, Minn., office of HGA Architects and Engineers (HGA) recently announced the addition of Dawn Vickerman as the firm’s business developer directing new business opportunities for HGA’s growing healthcare, corporate and higher education market sectors. Vickerman has more than 20 years’ experience in sales, marketing and customer service. She studied at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, and Winona State University in Minnesota.
Canon USA Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, recently introduced the LX-MU800Z. The LX-MU800Z is the company’s first single-chip DLP projector with a laser phosphor light source that delivers at maximum brightness for 20,000 hours of virtually maintenance-free operation, reducing total cost of ownership. Key features on the LX-MU800Z projector include native WUXGA (1920 x 1200) resolution, up-to-8000 lumens, a dynamic contrast ratio up to 10,500:1, and seven interchangeable lens options with motorized lens shift for installation flexibility.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Elk Grove Unified School District in Sacramento is currently seeking $450 million in bond sales to upgrade its aging schools, and possibly to build several new ones, according to the Sacramento Bee.
PHOENIX — Grand Canyon University is currently on track to complete 12 construction projects at its Phoenix campus and office complex.
IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa (UI) recently withdrew from a planned public-private partnership for construction of a new Museum of Art building in Iowa City after university officials became concerned about the cost, which is currently estimated at $80 million.
CINCINNATI — The University of Cincinnati’s “Glass House,” Morgens Hall, recently earned a 2015 American Institute of Architects (AIA) of Ohio Award. The project team incorporated a number of sustainable and energy-efficient features and building techniques into the innovative renovation, which also earned the hall LEED Silver certification in 2015, according to the University of Cincinnati.
Tarkett, a global leader in flooring and sports surfaces solutions, announced that Len Ferro has been named president of the Tandus Centiva business division of Tarkett North America. Ferro succeeds Glen Hussmann who announced his retirement in January. Ferro brings significant expertise, knowledge and experience to his new role, having served most recently as Tandus Centiva’s chief operating officer (COO) since 2013 and previously as the chief financial officer (CFO) from 2004.
Chicago Faucets drinking fountains, designed for the education market, are low-lead compliant to meet stringent national and local laws for the reduction of lead in drinking water. All Chicago Faucets units feature chrome-plated, solid brass bodies and vandal-resistant volume controls. A variety of convenient, water-saving options are available, such as push handles with timed water dispensing and lever handles with an instant-off cartridge for maximum water savings. An antimicrobial, flexible plastic mouth guard, standard on some models, helps reduce the spread of diseases common in schools.
Hitachi America Ltd. Digital Media Division announced the release of four new models to the company’s high-end projector line: CP-X5505, CP-WX5505, CP-WU5500 and CP-WU5505. Using 3LCD technology, each was designed for medium- to large-venue applications and provides flexibility for ease of installation. The CP-X5505 delivers 5,500 lumens of brightness while the other models deliver 5,000 lumens of brightness. Resolutions available in this series cover WUXGA, WXGA and XGA.
