Celebrating Life & Learning: The Re-envisioned Sandy Hook Elementary
The new, 86,800-square-foot Sandy Hook Elementary School accommodates about 450 students from kindergarten through fourth grade.
June 2018
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Clarion University Begins Major Gym Makeover
A groundbreaking ceremony was recently held at Clarion University in western Pennsylvania for the renovation of Tippin Gymnasium, the school’s primary NCAA athletic venue.
Robert Ritger
With over 35 years of experience, Robert Ritger has joined Spiezle Architectural Group as a construction administrator at the firm’s Hamilton, N.J., office. Ritger has diverse experience in the architecture,…
Gunshot Response Technology
AmberBox delivers market leading indoor gunshot detection and response technology, developed to protect lives in an indoor active shooter incident, strengthening your school’s security. By automating the emergency process, first…
Dyer Brown Continues Higher Ed Expansion with Northeastern Project
Architecture and interior design firm Dyer Brown, based in Boston, continues to grow its portfolio of higher ed projects.
Obama Magnet School Breaks Ground in New Haven
Construction broke ground on June 14 for the Barack H. Obama Magnet University School, designed by the international architectural firm Pickard Chilton as the first project of theirs located in the firm’s native New Haven.
Winston-Salem State University Unveils 20-Year Master Plan
Architects recently crafted a long-term vision for the Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) campus aimed to spur growth and provide students with even greater amenities.
Safety Expert Talks Trends in School Security
In our efforts to better understand issues facing stakeholders in school safety and security, School Construction News corresponded with campus safety expert Dr. Kathleen L. Kiernan, a 29-year veteran of Federal Law Enforcement and CEO and founder of Kiernan Group Holdings Inc. (KGH), a global consulting firm.
Maryland Senator Proposes Lottery Revenue for School Construction
State Democratic Sen. Richard S. Madaleno Jr. revealed a new proposal on June 12 to use $5 billion of lottery revenue to fund Maryland’s largest school districts for construction projects, making him the first gubernatorial candidate to address this issue in depth.
Iowa Elementary School Construction Continues Despite Weather Issues
Construction and upgrades to Hamburg’s Marnie Simons Elementary School will proceed despite recent weather issues, while a major portion of the project is slated for completion in the summer with the help of ConStruct Inc. of Omaha, Neb.