February 10, 2025

Career and Technical Education Facilities on the Rise

1 year ago1 year ago11 mins

February marks National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, bringing awareness to the benefits that CTE offers to students and the opportunities it presents to schools and workforce partners. An estimated 12.3 million students are currently enrolled in CTE programs nationwide, where they can acquire training in a variety of trades and earn certifications that offer immediate employment opportunities upon graduation. At the same time, helping students develop skills that are relevant to the careers and industries in their regions can help employers address labor shortages.聽聽

The City College of San Francisco (CCSF) STEAM Building features a textured facade and expansive transparent glazing, putting science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics instruction鈥痮n display. Photo Credit: Bill Katz

The Art of the Sciences, and the Science of the Arts

1 year ago1 year ago11 mins

The new $151 million City College of San Francisco (CCSF) STEAM Building communicates its academic purpose almost immediately.

New Vista High School Supports Dynamic Learning, Green Goals

1 year ago1 year ago5 mins

New Vista High School, a small alternative school located in Colorado鈥檚 Boulder Valley School District (BVSD), has reopened following the completion of a nearly $52 million construction project. The new campus鈥攆eaturing naturally lit, sustainable spaces designed for flexible learning and teaching鈥攚elcomed 315 students for the spring semester on Jan. 7.聽聽

SUNY System Advances Toward Sustainability Goals with Old Westbury Campus Project

1 year ago5 mins

New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced a $100.2 million state investment towards transforming the 1980s-era Natural Sciences Building on the State of New York University (SUNY) Old Westbury campus. The three-phase project will bring the SUNY system one step closer to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its collegiate network.聽

Dependable Rubber Flooring

1 year ago1 mins

Harmoni, a rubber flooring from Mondo Contract Flooring, features a smooth surface with聽multicolored granules, offering a variety of color options.

School Security Window Glazing

1 year ago1 year ago1 mins

McGrory Glass鈥� DefendEd鈩� School Safety Security Glazing is an attack-resistant security glazing suitable for K-12, higher education, childcare facilities, preschool and daycare facilities and general school safety needs.

Erik Rappel

1 year ago1 year ago2 mins

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.

Ken Sammons

1 year ago1 mins

Gonzaga University in Spokane, Wash., recently announced the retirement of Ken Sammons, the campus鈥� longtime plant and construction services leader.聽聽