MILFORD, Conn. — A procedural error in the bid process for a school construction project in Connecticut has recently led to questions about multiple projects across the state, whose funding may suddenly be in doubt.
Ronald Benson, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, has been appointed as the new senior associate for HGA Architects and Engineers. Based in the firm’s Los Angeles office, Benson is a licensed senior project manager with more than 25 years of international and domestic experience.
Moen Commercial offers the ultimate in durability and vandal resistance for commercial applications with its M Dura faucet line. Featuring a full array of heavy-duty single- and two-handle faucets, the models are designed for various applications, including bathrooms, labs, as well as kitchens. Backed by a five-year warranty against material or manufacturing defects, the faucets contain cast-brass bodies and ceramic disc cartridges encased in a durable brass shell for added strength.
EVANSTON, Ill. — Last Saturday, when the nation’s focus returned to college football for the third week of the new season, Northwestern University announced its board of trustees’ recent approval of plans to build a major athletic complex and adjoining parking structure.
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University has recently unveiled its first LEED Platinum building at the school’s Ithaca, N.Y. campus. The Human Ecology Building was awarded the prestigious honor for its sustainable building commitments.
WASHINGTON — Columbus, Ohio-based architecture firm, Moody Nolan has recently celebrated its 30-year anniversary, as well as its five-year anniversary of its Washington D.C. office.
John C. Furey has been promoted to account executive at Stalco Construction Inc., a construction management firm for K-12 and higher education facilities in the Northeastern region. In his new position, Furey is responsible for the company’s business development and marketing division.
CBC Flooring is continuing the expansion of its luxury vinyl tile offerings by launching its updated Halo Stones collection known as Stones & More. The newly repositioned line offers the bold and rich colors designers have come to expect from Halo, with 33 new SKUs inspired by Italian porcelain tile, stone and sand. The line includes stones with metallic visuals and eclectic string designs, and features a polyurethane layer for strength and durability in high traffic areas such as educational and health care facilities, according to the company.
The Speedy Bleacher 108 by Kay Park is an economical alternative for permanent heavy-duty bleachers. The folding seating system can seat 108 people and features an aisle and handrail. Each of the seven rows measures 27-feet long while the entire unit measures about 9-feet high. Complete with electric folding mechanism and telescoping tongue, it can easily be put where it’s needed in a few minutes, according to the company.
