Virginia Department of Corrections Archives

New Realities: It’s Time to Update Your Facility Plan

March 3, 2011March 12, 2011 1500 Views Correctional Medical Services Inc., Entech Solar Inc., Virginia Department of Corrections, Women's Hospital

It has been three years since the economy entered a major downturn. What many of us hoped was an anomaly has become our new reality. I’m not being pessimistic; I’m being realistic. Life is very different now, and we have to find a way to deal with the economy while still maintaining our school facilities.

Helping Haiti

August 10, 2010August 10, 2010 1877 Views Florida, Virginia Department of Corrections

LEOGANE, Haiti — William DeJong, co-founder of Schools for the Children of the World, recalls broken cityscapes and rubble-choked communities where only the barest signs of rebuilding was visible and temporary living tents were everywhere during his latest trip to Haiti.

Renovate or Build New?

June 10, 2010June 10, 2010 5695 Views Cornerstone Detention Products Inc., telecommunications, Virginia Department of Corrections

Renovate or build new? This age-old question goes far beyond renovation vs. new construction because it involves multiple issues and community stakeholders. However, the answer is very straightforward: provide the best place for students to learn.

While many people think renovating existing facilities is more expensive and time-consuming than building new ones, that’s not always the case.

Protect Your Investment

November 11, 2009January 14, 2010 1775 Views Cornerstone Detention Products Inc., Product of the Month, Virginia Department of Corrections

DeJong

Conditions in world financial markets have improved and activity in the U.S. housing sector has increased, but the economy is still not good for school districts.