Bill Cross Named Facilities Management Director at Southern Illinois University
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville announced the appointment of Bill Cross, MBA, as the new Facilities Management Director.
February 2026
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Meet the Editorial Advisory Board: Arnold Swanborn
Arnold Swanborn, AIA, LEED AP, is one of the newest members of the School Construction News Editorial Advisory Board.
Bicameral Bill Would Direct $130 Billion to K-12 Facility Upgrades, Revive Key Bond Programs
A bicameral proposal would send $130 billion in federal support to help school districts address long-deferred facility upgrades, combining state formula grants with revived bond authority intended to expand access to capital in lower-income communities.
Fixed Picnic Table
The Vestre Buzz Picnic Table is a fixed picnic table designed to seat up to five users.
How UC Berkeley’s Creekside Center Reimagines Accessibility and Sustainability
The reimagined Creekside Center at UC Berkeley represents a fundamental shift in how accessibility, sustainability, and historic preservation can coexist within the academic built environment.
Planning Performing Arts Centers That Teach on Day One
Performing arts centers are more than performance halls. In the right hands, they become daily learning environments that spark creativity, collaboration and critical thinking.
BELL Construction Names New Owners
BELL Construction (BELL) announced that Tyler Baldridge and Evan Rankin, among colleagues working in other verticals, have been named additional owners of the company.
Top Pre-K-12 School Design Trends for 2026
Across all grade levels, hands-on learning is gaining renewed momentum. As teachers and administrators increasingly embrace experiential approaches, education is transforming into a more active, collaborative and dynamic process for students.
Texas State Technical College Opens Construction Technologies Center
On Feb. 2, Texas State Technical College (TSTC) opened a new Construction Technologies Center to students at its Waco campus, bringing several construction-trades programs under one roof.
Sundt Begins Work on Albert Einstein Academy Charter High School in San Diego
Sundt Construction has started work on the Albert Einstein Academy Charter High School project in San Diego, moving into early site preparation ahead of new construction expected later this year.