2016 Project to Watch Update

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Moses Brown School, a college preparatory school located in Providence, is currently constructing a 25,295-square-foot facility that will serve as the hub of academic, artistic, social and spiritual life on the school’s campus.

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CWU Students Construct Buddy Benches for Local School

ELLENSBURG, Wash. — Construction management students at Central Washington University (CWU) are trying to encourage friendship on the playground with their latest project: the buddy bench.

The CWU students built three buddy benches for the nearby Mount Stuart Elementary playground in hopes of eliminating loneliness and fostering friendships at recess. The concept behind the two-person bench is that if a student doesn’t have a friend to play with at recess, they sit on the bench and wait for someone to come sit with them.

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Lou Switzer

Lou Switzer, founder of New York City interior architecture firm The Switzer Group, was recently inducted into the Minority Business Hall of Fame and Museum. Founded in 2004, the Minority Business Hall of Fame and Museum recognizes the contributions of individuals and institutions that are pioneers in the development and growth of minority businesses globally. Switzer serves as chair and CEO of The Switzer Group, which he established in 1975.

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Insulated Roof Curb

Installation of roof curbs on metal building is made easier with the Retro-Curb from Thybar Corp. The insulated curbs allow for unrestricted positioning on standing seam roof systems, and are custom designed to accommodate any roof slope for rooftop equipment. The curb has an oversized, flat, pre-punched base flange that can be cut out to allow perfect alignment with roof seams. Advanced laser technology offers the tightest tolerances and allows for a superior weld.

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