University of Kentucky Clears Way for New Dormitories
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Several historic structures will soon be razed to make way for new dormitories on the University of Kentucky campus.
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Trenton Central High School Slated for Reconstruction
TRENTON, N.J. — The aging and dilapidated Trenton Central High School is now on track for replacement. Gov. Chris Christie has given his support for the project, and was seconded by a unanimous vote from the Trenton School Board on Jan. 27.
School Design Standards Soar in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — When it opens in the fall of 2015, Springfield’s Sherwood Elementary will likely set the standard for new school construction in the city. Designed in a flexible and energy-efficient manner, the school will also be the first in the district to house a local chapter of the Boys & Girls Club.
Hollister Begins Expansion of N.J. Charter School
JERSEY CITY, N.J. – Hollister Construction Services (Hollister) began work on a three-story addition to the BelovED Community Charter School in Jersey City on Oct. 22. The 22,388-square-foot addition will include new classrooms, an exercise room, cafeteria and nurse’s office. New York City-based Urbahn Architects completed the design, with project management led by Robert Sander of Hollister Construction.
San Diego CE Breaks Ground on New Campus
SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Continuing Education (CE) program continues to flourish as new campuses develop throughout the city. The program recently welcomed the future César E.
Design Guides Students at Goodwin College Early Childhood Magnet School
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — Svigals + Partners, based in New Haven, Conn., recently celebrated the opening of the new Goodwin College Early Childhood Magnet School in September. The school was created for students in Goodwin College’s growing child study and early childhood education programs to use as a laboratory space, according to Dean Alan Kramer.
The new school is a 34,000-square-foot structure housing young PK-K students. Fusco, based in New Haven, was the general contractor for the project.
California Goes Green with School Construction
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California voters passed Proposition 39 back in November and now the new law is set to go in effect at the beginning of 2013, which will bring in up to $550 million annually for efficiency and clean energy school construction projects.
Architects Deliver on P3 Promises
RALEIGH, N.C. — SfL +a Architects have announced the approval to build Sandy Grove Middle School, the first public-private partnership (P3) financed school in North Carolina and the second of its kind in the U.S.
SfL +a has been advocating for the P3 method at both the university level as well as K-12, according to Robbie Ferris CEO/president of the firm.
Ohio Schools Get Major Funding from State
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Schools in Ohio are gearing up for future construction projects, thanks to recent state funding totaling nearly $500 million for school construction projects.
A total of 26 districts in Ohio will be benefiting from school construction dollars. The state is also required to contribute local funding for school construction, which will nearly double the total construction dollars.
Lend Lease Partners with Chicago Public Schools
CHICAGO — Chicago Public Schools has announced the Lend Lease team, in conjunction with Primera Engineers, DSR Group, SPAAN Tech, Rubinos & Mesia and Comprehensive Construction Consultants, as the new construction manager for its capital improvement program.