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New Montana School Replaces 80-Year-Old Predecessor
Bryant Elementary School is one of three new schools in Helena, Mont.
Pair of Leading Firms Create 鈥楯DSfaulkner鈥� with Big Merger
faulkner edc and JDS Consulting & Design, two leading companies in engineering, design and consulting for residential, commercial and industrial markets, recently announced they are merging into a new dynamic firm, JDSfaulkner.
Texas Elementary School Designed for LEED Silver
The recently completed $28 million Menchaca Elementary School for the Austin Independent School District is a design-build project that has replaced an existing campus in a growing area of south Austin.
San Diego Area High School Unveils Stellar Events Venue
El Capitan High School in Lakeside, near San Diego, now has a new 15,000-square-foot Events Center鈥攁 state-of-the-art platform for campus events, performances, and other activities.
New Alberta Schools Slated for Fall Groundbreakings
Two new K-9 schools are slated to break ground this year in southwest Edmonton in an effort to create jobs and stimulate the province鈥檚 economy.
Projects Remain Underway on Arkansas Schools
Construction continues on the more than $40 million in school projects underway in the Lakeside School District in Hot Springs, Ark. in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic.
USGBC Partners on Green Building Initiatives Report
To promote discussion and transparency about evolving green initiatives, building technology company arbnco and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recently hosted a series of roundtable discussions with building and energy executives.
California District Passes Resolution Authorizing Construction as 鈥淓ssential鈥�
The Pleasanton Unified School District recently passed a resolution that authorizes construction projects to continue as 鈥渆ssential鈥� during the current shelter-in-place order due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
$15 Billion California School Upgrade Bond Rejected
Following a statewide measure on March鈥檚 primary ballot, California voters have rejected a $15 billion bond to renovate the state鈥檚 aging schools.