Erik Rappel
Norco Construction, a construction, design and building firm based in Manhasset, N.Y., recently promoted Erik Rappel to chief operating officer from his previous role as vice president of operations.
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Ken Sammons
Gonzaga University in Spokane, Wash., recently announced the retirement of Ken Sammons, the campus’ longtime plant and construction services leader.
Texas’ IDEA Public Schools dug into data to reduce energy use, save money
2024 was a big year for Texas’ IDEA Public Schools. Three IDEA campuses—IDEA Elsa, IDEA Rio Grande City and IDEA Edgemere—earned the prestigious ENERGY STAR certification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), recognizing superior energy performance and commitment to sustainability.
Florida Prototype Campus to Include Enhanced Hurricane Protection Area
The design process is now underway on the new Western Grove K-8 School in St. Lucie, Fla. The 217,500-square-foot prototype campus will serve approximately 2,000 students when it opens in August 2026. In addition to teaching, learning, support and recreation spaces, the $70 million project will serve as a refuge during natural disasters.
Eco-Friendly Durable Metal Roofing
McElroy Metal, an employee-owned metal manufacturer based in Adelanto, Calif., produces cutting-edge metal roofing that meets both sustainability needs and cost-saving goals.
Dorian Maness
Matern Professional Engineering of Maitland, Fla., recently promoted Dorian Maness to senior project manager of the firm’s Education Division.
Georgia Gwinnett College’s Shift to Centralized Energy Paves the Way for Growth
Since it was established in 2005, the Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) campus has seen accelerated growth, expanding to a campus of more than 15 buildings that accommodates a student body of nearly 12,000.
New Building Brings Biophilic Amenities to Fort Worth Country Day Campus
Fort Worth Country Day (FWCD), a co-educational college preparatory school in Fort Worth, Texas, that has been serving students since 1963, completed construction on the new $25 million Annie Richardson Bass Lower School Building earlier this month.
ADA-Compliant Sink
The Frequency Series 2-Station Sink from Bradley is space saving, inclusive and ergonomic to meet various handwashing needs and bathroom dimensions.
Travis Jessee
Virginia Tech has named Travis Jessee as the University’s assistant vice president for design and construction within the Division of Facilities.